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Director Sajid Khan was accused of sexual harassment by many women in 2018. Now in a recent interview, Sajid has talked about these allegations. He has told how due to this his career was adversely affected. Even after getting a clean chit in this case, people considered him guilty.
While talking to Hindustan Times, Sajid said- I have thought about taking my life many times in the last 6 years, it has been very bad. It felt like I was out of work. Despite getting a nod from the Indian Film and Television Directors Association (IFTDA), I am trying to get back to my work.
Due to lack of income, I had to sell my house and live in a rented flat. I was 14 years old when I started earning because my father passed away. After his departure, Farah (Sajid Khan’s sister) and I were in debt.
I wish mom was alive so she could see me trying to get back on my feet. More than his son, I was his caretaker.
Sajid said- I have lost a lot in the last 6 years
Sajid further said- These allegations affected me a lot. To the extent that I wanted to end my life. But there is no enmity with anyone. Whatever is written in destiny, happens. I have suffered a lot. 6 years of loss – losing your mother, losing your home.
Mother did not die due to illness. She was worried about me and was under mental pressure. I feel like I’ve let them down in some way. But now I just want to move forward in my life. Some people cry for shoes, while others don’t even have feet. My job is simple, to entertain people. That’s all I want to do.
Sajid was accused of asking for bikini photos
In 2018, under the MeToo movement, Sajid was accused of sexual harassment by his former assistant director and actress Saloni Chopra. Saloni said that Sajid asked her for bikini photos. Touched the wrong place several times.
Apart from Saloni, actress Aahana Kumra, a senior journalist, model-actress Rachel White, actress Simran Suri and Priyanka Bose have also accused Sajid of sexual harassment.