Sajid Khan steps down from ‘Housefull 4’ after sexual allegations

Filmmaker Sajid Khan has stepped down from ‘Housefull 4’, after being accused of sexual harassment by more than one woman.

The film is already being deemed controversy after its other stars, Nana Patekar was also dragged into sexual harassment claims by Tanushree Dutta. While, Patekar is yet to comment on the issue openly, he has denied the allegations. Similarly, Khan has requested everyone to not pass judgement until the “truth is out”.

His statement said, “In the wake of the allegations against me and the pressure being put on my family, my producers and the stars of my film Houseful 4, I must take the moral responsibility of stepping down from my directorial post, till the time I can allay the allegations and prove the truth. I request my friends in media to not pass out judgement till the truth is out.”

Akshay also released a statement requesting the makers of ‘Housefull 4’ to cancel the shoot until the allegations were put to rest. He tweeted, “I’ve just landed back in the country last night and reading all the news has been very disturbing. I have requested the producers of Housefull 4 to cancel the shoot until further investigation. This is something that requires stringent action. I will not work with any proven offenders and all those who have been subjugated to harassment should be heard and given the justice they deserve.”