Ali Zafar sends legal notice to singer Meesha Shafi over sexual harassment post

 Celebrities
Apr 252018
 

Ali Zafar wants the singer Meesha Shafi to delete what she wrote about him on social media and issue a public apology

Ali Zafar and Meesha Shafi
Ali Zafar and Meesha Shafi

Pakistani singer-actor Ali Zafar has sent a legal notice to Meesha Shafi who accused him of sexually harassing her. Ali wants the singer to delete what she wrote about him on social media and issue a public apology.

He has given her a two-week ultimatum to respond, failing which he will file a defamation suit against her with damages amounting to Pakistani rupees 100 million. The singer had claimed that Ali had sexually harassed her on multiple occasions, including during a jamming session in Lahore.

Sharing this because I believe that by speaking out about my own experience of sexual harassment, I will break the culture of silence that permeates through our society. It is not easy to speak out.. but it is harder to stay silent. My conscience will not allow it anymore #MeToopic.twitter.com/iwex7e1NLZ

— MEESHA SHAFI (@itsmeeshashafi)
April 19, 2018

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Pakistani singer accuses Ali Zafar of sexual abuse, actor to take legal action

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Apr 192018
 

Pakistani singer-actor Meesha Shafi has opened up about instances where she was asked sexual favours from colleague Ali Zafar. However, the actor has said that he will take this through the court of law

Meesha Safi
Meesha Safi has accused singer-actor Ali Zafar of sexual exploitation. Picture Courtesy: Instagram/misha.shafi

After the #MeToo movement in Hollywood, which was about actors voicing their unfortunate story of sexual exploitation in the world of showbiz. The movement took momentum and has spread to other parts of the film industry: for instance, the ongoing protest by Telugu actress Sri Reddy against the existing couch in Tollywood. Another artist, who has spoken up on the issue is Pakistani singer-actor Meesha Shafi. The singer has accused actor Ali Zafar of sexually exploiting her. 

However, the actor has issued a statement in which he has said that he will take this case through the court of law.

pic.twitter.com/j1C34onEXC

— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays)
April 19, 2018

Ali Zafar
Ali Zafar

She had taken to her Twitter account to write down her horrific experience with her industry colleague, Ali Zafar. Safi mentioned that her conscience won’t let her live peacefully if she kept quiet about incidents where she was subjected to “sexual harassment of physical nature.”

Meesha Safi also wrote, “Sharing this because I believe that by speaking out about my own experience of sexual harassment, I will break the culture of silence that permeates through our society. It is not easy to speak out.. but it is harder to stay silent. My conscience will not allow it anymore #MeToo (sic).”

Here is a picture of the note written by the singer-actor, wherein, she had written that this incident did not happen to her when she was new to the industry. She wrote, “This happened to me despite the fact that I am an empowered, accomplished woman, who is known for speaking her mind!! This happened to me as a mother of two children.”

Sharing this because I believe that by speaking out about my own experience of sexual harassment, I will break the culture of silence that permeates through our society. It is not easy to speak out.. but it is harder to stay silent. My conscience will not allow it anymore #MeToopic.twitter.com/iwex7e1NLZ

— Meesha Shafi (@itsmeeshashafi)
April 19, 2018

Ali Zafar has acted in several Bollywood films namely, Tere Bin Laden, Dear Zindagi, Kill Dil and many other films.

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Ali Zafar Gives An Impromptu Interview To A Fan On Twitter And It's Honestly So Adorable

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Aug 162017
 

Twitter has always been a great platform to interact with your favourite celebrities directly, but then also most people struggle to get a reply. And it’s not that common that a celebrity replies to your tweet to them, that too immediately. 

But, it seems like it was Hira Hyder?’s lucky day. Hyder, a journalist, tweeted to Ali Zafar saying that the day she gets to interview him, will be the day her ‘career would be at its utmost brilliance!’

The day I score an interview with @AliZafarsays is the day my Journalism career would be at its utmost brilliance! #forevercelebritycrush

— Hira Hyder (@HiraHyder) August 15, 2017

Well, the day has come, as Zafar was quick to reply and was ready for an interview then and there. His reply was quite humble, he said, “Should’ve wished for something bigger. 7 questions and I shall answer now.”

Should’ve wished for something bigger. 7 questions and I shall answer now.

— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) August 15, 2017

And, thus began the short, seven questions interview. 

1. How did you cope with the nostalgia of your student life as you entered your professional life into adulthood?

— Hira Hyder (@HiraHyder) August 15, 2017

By learning to live in the present moment and not the past.

— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) August 15, 2017
Carpe Diem. 

2. True love doesn’t come easy; what is it that should keep one believing in it?

— Hira Hyder (@HiraHyder) August 15, 2017

The answer my friend, is blowing in the wind. Feel it. https://t.co/rxv8szUnaI

— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) August 15, 2017
So philosophical. 

3. There are plenty of dreamers out there who would feel like their footsteps have been halted by time, what advice would you give them?

— Hira Hyder (@HiraHyder) August 15, 2017

Shift in perspective can shift everything. See the obstacle as a blessing sent your way, to learn from. Overcome it and emerge stronger.

— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) August 15, 2017
This can be a motivational poster, tbh. 

4. How can our Pakistani media industry revive its intellectuality that was infinite in the yesteryears however is presently lacking?

— Hira Hyder (@HiraHyder) August 15, 2017

The era you are taking had stalwarts enriched by literature, driven to excel in the art form. They orgasmed on creativity & not 💰 https://t.co/IcF2vuJeNU

— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) August 15, 2017

5.In a world where beauty is focused on, what in actual makes a woman complete from a man’s perspective apart from her physical appearance?

— Hira Hyder (@HiraHyder) August 15, 2017

I feel it’s different for everyone. I would say her nurturing quality, her sincerity and loyalty and her power to make you a better man. https://t.co/qczBUjjOKA

— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) August 15, 2017
Good answer. 

6.Your younger brother is the nation’s newest sensation;what advice wd you give older siblings of how to set an example for the young ones

— Hira Hyder (@HiraHyder) August 15, 2017

Try and inspire them than to lecture them. https://t.co/VV7Pad7kmP

— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) August 15, 2017

7. Last question; grab the nearest write-able thing&in your writing send over an autograph   picture to me that’ll surely be printed&framed!

— Hira Hyder (@HiraHyder) August 15, 2017

Your are one smart girl. I foresee you going places. Sending something deeper. Some questions for you to answer for yourself now. https://t.co/fmPGe0wRfg

— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) August 15, 2017
And, he surely kept his word. 

@HiraHyder something  I wrote. May all your dreams come true. Everyone else, will try and fulfil a dream a day. Next time could be you. ðŸ’? pic.twitter.com/XcYBUA8Uwa

— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) August 15, 2017

Apparently, the Urdu verses above translate to this:

‘Kya muhabbat ki koi zubaan hoti hai?

Kya iss ki shiddat bayaan hoti hai?

Kya chahat kisi ki raazdaan hoti hai?

Kya haqeeqat kisi ko ayaan hoti hai?’

If you’re a fan of Ali Zafar, you shouldn’t waste any time, go and tweet him now, and maybe you’ll get your interview as well. 

Ali Zafar Sheds His Chocolate Boy Look & Turns Into A Handsome Hunk We Can't Take Our Eyes Off

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Jul 302017
 

Whenever we talk about the chocolate boys of Bollywood, Ali Zafar is one name that makes it to the list of every movie buff. His boyish charm, innocent and baby face makes us drool every single time he comes in the frame. His crazy fan following is no joke and the fact that he is an amazing singer, makes women go weak in their knees. He doesn’t even need to sing ‘Palat Meri Jaan’ for us, since we already have our eyes glued on him.  

All set for #humstyleawards

A post shared by Ali Zafar (@ali_zafar) on Oct 28, 2016 at 10:54am PDT

While we were busy humming and dancing on his tunes, Zafar was busy working out and these pictures are giving us some serious fitness goals. From a cute boy-next-door to a handsome hunk who is raising the temperature with his body, Zafar is looking killer AF and we won’t be surprised if his fan following now multiplies manifold. His fitness regime and gym pictures are making us jealous and motivated at the same time. Here’s how he looks now.  

The Sunday Gym. #teefaintrouble #TNT

A post shared by Ali Zafar (@ali_zafar) on Apr 23, 2017 at 2:27am PDT

He is one actor who knows how to respect women and doesn’t hold himself back from appreciating the girl power.  

Women can give us strength that we can’t. With my trainer Tania when in Lahore. Go girl!

A post shared by Ali Zafar (@ali_zafar) on Jul 23, 2017 at 8:19am PDT

If you haven’t noticed already, in the previous picture he was holding an 8 kg dumbbell in one hand and 10kg weight in the other and the internet isn’t a place where things go unnoticed easily. As expected, people were quick to notice this and started questioning him. Well, we don’t know about other celebs, but Zafar wasn’t someone to leave any room for confusion. So, he actually went ahead and gave an explanation for why he was using two different dumbbells and has won our hearts again.

The mystery to the 8 & 10 dumbbells? 🙂 Fractured my left wrist and elbow a few months back pushing me back to a point where I couldn’t even lift 2 kgs after my basic recovery. It was a long struggle to get to here with the support of my trainers. This technique is to balance the strength and size of the left arm with a slightly heavier weight. Gym buffs would know. So about time everybody hits the gym and live it up 😉

A post shared by Ali Zafar (@ali_zafar) on Jul 25, 2017 at 7:32am PDT

If looks could kill, Ali Zafar will be the prime suspect in each case. And that caption just won our hearts.

This is generally called Baady shot. Is pe ya to rishte aate hain ya toot jaate hain.

A post shared by Ali Zafar (@ali_zafar) on May 7, 2017 at 12:30am PDT

#ISHQ. Coming soon. #LSA2017

A post shared by Ali Zafar (@ali_zafar) on Apr 20, 2017 at 6:08am PDT

Hrithik Roshan: The sexiest man on the planet

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Dec 132012
 

Bollywood heartthrob Hrithik Roshan topped Eastern Eye newspaper’s renowned list of the 50 Sexiest Asian Men In The World for the second year in a row.

The star of record-breaking 2012 hit Agneepath beat off tough competition from around the world and won by an even bigger margin than last year as he received votes from all over the world from continents that included Asia, Europe, Africa and South America from fans of all ages and different cultures.

Even though he was the hot favourite and led right from the beginning, the win came as a major surprise to Indian cinema’s hottest pin up.  “I am extremely humbled at the decision of the public, also a little embarrassed as I just can’t imagine myself as sexy! I’m actually someone who’s just trying to get by with his battered, bruised and broken tools. So a big thank you to all for this dose of encouragement! Thank you Eastern Eye readers for this very sweet recognition,” said Hrithik Roshan.

Hrithik who is working on hotly anticipated superhero film Krrish 3 has become one of the most sought after names in cinema, television and by big brand endorsements. He beat Pakistani pop star turned actor Ali Zafar who was the surprise runner up. Salman Khan finished third and last year’s runner Shahid Kapoor came fourth. Eastern Eye showbiz editor Asjad Nazir, who puts together the very popular list and is chairman of the judging panel, said despite having the best physique, those voting for Hrithik were impressed by a lot of his other qualities.

“Although guys and girls from different age groups, cultures and countries pushed Hrithik to the top of the list they all pin-pointed different qualities that make him the sexiest man on the planet. Whilst some were impressed by his physique and good looks, others liked that he is humble, a devoted family man, father and hardworking individual. 

This not only makes Hrithik the perfect role model, but the dream man of women around the world and someone men are aspiring to be like. The mass global appeal means it will only be a matter of time before he becomes an even bigger international star,” said Asjad Nazir. A record-breaking year in terms of voting resulted in the list trending across Twitter for a week in India, as well as introducing the highest ever number of newcomers.

Bollywood newcomer Sidharth Malhotra was the highest new entry at fifth place and narrowly beat off popular TV star Kushal Tandon who was sixth, television stars that include Barun Sobti (10), Karan Tacker (11), Gurmeet Choudhary (22), Karan Singh Grover (24), Vivian D’Sena (27) and Ashish Kapoor (28).

Other big names included Shah Rukh Khan (7), Ranbir Kapoor (9), Jay Sean (14), Emraan Hashmi (16), actor Imran Khan (17) and boxer Amir Khan (29). The highest placed Pakistani was once again Ali Zafar (2), the highest placed British star was One Direction band member Zayn Malik (12) and the highest placed sportsman was once again Indian cricket star Virat Kohli (23). Other notable names in the list included John Abraham (8), Varun Dhawan (13), Akshay Kumar (15), Arjun Rampal (21).