Posted:
Mumbai: After 90s TV show producer-
writer Vinta Nanda accused him of
rape, fresh allegations have surfaced
against Alok Nath, with well-known
actress Sandhya Mridul telling him
Time's Up.'
The actress, known for popular films
like Page 3', Honeymoon Travels Pvt
Ltd' and Ragini MMS 2', accused the
Sanskaari' actor of trying to sexually
assault her when she was a young
actress and played the role of his
daughter in a telefilm for Zee TV in
Kodaikanal.
Late actress Reema Lagoo played her
mother in the show and it all started
with Nath going gaga over her during
the shoot, calling her God's own child'
and how she became a fan of this
Baabuji.'
But like Vinta Nanda's story, alcohol
played a major role in bringing out his
dark side, and at a dinner where the
entire cast was present, he insisted she
sit with him and said, You are mine'
and similar statements, which made
Sandhya extremely uncomfortable.
Also read: Insensitive, sexist? Alok Nath
reacts after being accused of rape by
former colleague
Later, the inebriated actor knocked on
her hotel room and lunged' at her by
pushing the door when she tried to
close the door.
He kept trying to attack her, by saying I
want you, you are mine' while the
youngster ducked every attempt.
Sandhya ran out of the room, but
moments later the belligerent' actor
was back and refused to leave her
room screaming shouting threatening
abusing trying to grab (sic)' her. Finally,
they succeeded in making him leave
the room and the hairdresser was
made to sleep in her room to give
strength to the shaken' actress.
After the incident, Sandhya remembers
feeling 'nauseous' about shooting a
scene when she had to sit on his lap
and cry.
Nath kept traumatising her with phone
calls after that which she kept off the
hook' most of the times and shared
how she dreaded the ring' and fell sick,
was a nervous wreck' and couldn't
shoot later.
Later, he, however, pleaded with her
and apologised for his behaviour
saying he was an alcoholic and that he
also destroyed his marriage and that
she was like his daughter. He said he'd
be going on therapy for it and Sandhya
believed him as she had to' and recalls
her struggle at completing the shoot
on the show for the remaining period
and thanked the members of the cast
and Reema Lagoo for supporting her
during the time.
After they returned to Mumbai, Nath
had forgotten the apologies and told
others that she was difficult' and
arrogant'.
Sandhya's message to Nath was that he
also knows this incident is true and
added she forgave him for her sanity,
but won't forgive him for what he did
to Vinta Nanda saying her experience
was nothing compared to what she
went through.
Sandhya praised Tanushree Dutta and
Vinta Nanda for their courage to come
forward and urged others to not be
ashamed and keep this fire going.'
In truth & solidarity.
I'm with you @vintananda
#metoo pic.twitter.com/
ZoiT2dT3yL
Sandhya Mridul
(@sandymridul) October
10, 2018
Apart from Sandhya, a crew member
on the film Hum Saath Saath Hain',
again with Reema Lagoo, has also
alleged Nath had harassed her sexually
by stripping in front of her and
grabbing her hand and manhandling
her when she tried to run away,
according to report in Mid-day.
"We were shooting for a night scene
and I had taken a change of costumes
to him. Once I handed him the clothes,
he started stripping in front of me. I
was taken aback, and tried to make my
way out of the room as soon as
possible. When I tried to run out, he
grabbed my hand and manhandled me.
I remember yanking my hand out of his
grip and rushing out of the room," the
woman, on the condition of anonymity,
told the tabloid.
The lady didn't take up the matter with
the Barjatyas, the makers, also known
for their Sanskaari' image, "I was shell-
shocked; I couldn't muster the courage
to speak up against him. He was
extremely close to the Barjatyas, and
Sooraj sir would have taken it badly."
The incident left a deep impact on her
and she further said, "I don't actively
do movies anymore. The course of my
career changed [after this episode]. But
Vinta's post brought it all back."
She continued, "I am glad CINTAA is
taking action against him. I salute
Vinta's courage; I wish I could show
the same courage, but life has come
way past it and I can't put my family
through this."
Also read: 'Alok Nath's casual attitude
to rape charges shows mentality of
such men': DCW chief
No doubt it's MeToo' for victims and
Time's Up' for Alok Nath.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/101018/alok-nath-meetoo-sandhya-mridul-lunged-you-are-mine-crew-member-strip.html
writer Vinta Nanda accused him of
rape, fresh allegations have surfaced
against Alok Nath, with well-known
actress Sandhya Mridul telling him
Time's Up.'
The actress, known for popular films
like Page 3', Honeymoon Travels Pvt
Ltd' and Ragini MMS 2', accused the
Sanskaari' actor of trying to sexually
assault her when she was a young
actress and played the role of his
daughter in a telefilm for Zee TV in
Kodaikanal.
Late actress Reema Lagoo played her
mother in the show and it all started
with Nath going gaga over her during
the shoot, calling her God's own child'
and how she became a fan of this
Baabuji.'
But like Vinta Nanda's story, alcohol
played a major role in bringing out his
dark side, and at a dinner where the
entire cast was present, he insisted she
sit with him and said, You are mine'
and similar statements, which made
Sandhya extremely uncomfortable.
Also read: Insensitive, sexist? Alok Nath
reacts after being accused of rape by
former colleague
Later, the inebriated actor knocked on
her hotel room and lunged' at her by
pushing the door when she tried to
close the door.
He kept trying to attack her, by saying I
want you, you are mine' while the
youngster ducked every attempt.
Sandhya ran out of the room, but
moments later the belligerent' actor
was back and refused to leave her
room screaming shouting threatening
abusing trying to grab (sic)' her. Finally,
they succeeded in making him leave
the room and the hairdresser was
made to sleep in her room to give
strength to the shaken' actress.
After the incident, Sandhya remembers
feeling 'nauseous' about shooting a
scene when she had to sit on his lap
and cry.
Nath kept traumatising her with phone
calls after that which she kept off the
hook' most of the times and shared
how she dreaded the ring' and fell sick,
was a nervous wreck' and couldn't
shoot later.
Later, he, however, pleaded with her
and apologised for his behaviour
saying he was an alcoholic and that he
also destroyed his marriage and that
she was like his daughter. He said he'd
be going on therapy for it and Sandhya
believed him as she had to' and recalls
her struggle at completing the shoot
on the show for the remaining period
and thanked the members of the cast
and Reema Lagoo for supporting her
during the time.
After they returned to Mumbai, Nath
had forgotten the apologies and told
others that she was difficult' and
arrogant'.
Sandhya's message to Nath was that he
also knows this incident is true and
added she forgave him for her sanity,
but won't forgive him for what he did
to Vinta Nanda saying her experience
was nothing compared to what she
went through.
Sandhya praised Tanushree Dutta and
Vinta Nanda for their courage to come
forward and urged others to not be
ashamed and keep this fire going.'
In truth & solidarity.
I'm with you @vintananda
#metoo pic.twitter.com/
ZoiT2dT3yL
Sandhya Mridul
(@sandymridul) October
10, 2018
Apart from Sandhya, a crew member
on the film Hum Saath Saath Hain',
again with Reema Lagoo, has also
alleged Nath had harassed her sexually
by stripping in front of her and
grabbing her hand and manhandling
her when she tried to run away,
according to report in Mid-day.
"We were shooting for a night scene
and I had taken a change of costumes
to him. Once I handed him the clothes,
he started stripping in front of me. I
was taken aback, and tried to make my
way out of the room as soon as
possible. When I tried to run out, he
grabbed my hand and manhandled me.
I remember yanking my hand out of his
grip and rushing out of the room," the
woman, on the condition of anonymity,
told the tabloid.
The lady didn't take up the matter with
the Barjatyas, the makers, also known
for their Sanskaari' image, "I was shell-
shocked; I couldn't muster the courage
to speak up against him. He was
extremely close to the Barjatyas, and
Sooraj sir would have taken it badly."
The incident left a deep impact on her
and she further said, "I don't actively
do movies anymore. The course of my
career changed [after this episode]. But
Vinta's post brought it all back."
She continued, "I am glad CINTAA is
taking action against him. I salute
Vinta's courage; I wish I could show
the same courage, but life has come
way past it and I can't put my family
through this."
Also read: 'Alok Nath's casual attitude
to rape charges shows mentality of
such men': DCW chief
No doubt it's MeToo' for victims and
Time's Up' for Alok Nath.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/101018/alok-nath-meetoo-sandhya-mridul-lunged-you-are-mine-crew-member-strip.html
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