MUMBAI: More women have stepped up, but in support of singer-songwriter and actor Ali Zafar after singer-songwriter Meesha Shafi made allegations on Wednesday that the pop star has sexually assault her.
Singer and model Aqsa Ali took to Instagram and wrote, “So as the stories taking turn every minute regard Ali Zafar, ****** movement, I think as a musician and a woman I should talk about this issue as I was SHOCKED right now with this article of ******. She said that her conscious doesn’t allow her to say quiet so mine also doesn’t allow me. As I am the part of concert crew, I travel intl and locally with Ali Zafar, and I have seen girls throwing themselves at him and his gentlemanly response to that which is so rare of any rockstar. balkay we all travel like friends and we work in a very comfy environment.”
Similarly, refuting allegations of sexual harassment of Ms Shafi, Lahore-based singer Kanza Munir also took to Instagram in support of Ali Zafar and wrote,
“I have been working with Ali Zafar on and off since the past 3 years or so and up until now I’ve been quietly observing the current situation because I am no judge of personal character be it Meesha Shafi or Ali Zafar,” she began in her note on Instagram.
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Zafar has denied all the allegations. He wrote on social media, “He wrote, “I categorically deny any and all claims of harassment lodged against me by Ms *****. I intend to take this through the courts of law and to address this professionally and seriously rather than to lodge any allegations here, contesting personal vendetta on social media and in turn disrespecting the movement, my family, the industry and fans. Ultimately, I am a strong believer that the truth, always prevails.”
— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) April 19, 2018