Singer Alisha Chinai, who had accused Anu Malik of sexual misconduct in the 90s, has now lent her support to the ones who have opened up about Malik's predatory ways. In a conversation with Deccan Chronicle, Alisha stated that every allegation levied against him are true. "Every word said and written about Anu Malik is true. I stand by all the women who have finally spoken up. May they find peace and closure in their lives." She also mentioned how Malik does not spare his own saying that Shweta Pandit, who has accused him, is the niece of composer duo Jatin-Lalit.
The singer added that many women were attacked in his house in the presence of his daughter and wife. Alisha pointed out that his peers continued to work with him despite knowing his behaviour. "Producers and filmmakers like Sajid Nadiadwala, Sajid Khan, J. P. Dutta, Gulzar and Rakeysh Mehra continued to work repeatedly with Malik, in spite of his reputation. Some of them must have definitely known about his reputation as the entire film industry, including his own nephews, composer Amaal Mallik, and singer Armaan Malik talk about it. Yet they turned a blind eye to his ugly behaviour," she said. She also wondered if Malik's wife, Anju, is either blind to his predatory ways or is blatantly just ignoring them.
Alisha has shown solidarity to Sona Mohapatra, Shweta Pandit and two other female singers who spoke about being sexually harassed by Anu Malik. The latest development on his matter is that the singer has been asked to step down as the judge of Indian Idol Season 10. Meanwhile, we wonder how he would react to Alisha's statements
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