Nana Patekar’s son Malhar Patekar has responded to the renewed controversy surrounding the allegations of sexual harassment leveled by actress Tanushree Dutta against the veteran actress in 2018.
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Malhar said the matter has been settled legally and questioned why it was being raised again.
Nana Patekar died on October 8 in Goa at the age of 75. After her death, Tanushree spoke about the difficulties she claimed she faced after the allegations came to light, including alleged incidents of intimidation. After his statement, reactions are coming on social media.
In an interview with Hindustan Times, Malhar addressed the controversy without naming Tanushree directly.
He said, “Without naming anyone, I want to say that the case that people are raising unnecessarily is already over. The judiciary has cleared it, the case is over, but people are still talking. I will not say anything to such people; God bless them.”
Tanushree Dutta accused Nana Patekar
Tanushree Dutta, an actress and former Miss India Universe, accused Nana Patekar of sexual harassment and intimidation on the sets of a 2009 film. Horn ‘OK’ please. In 2018 her allegations became one of the major flashpoints of India’s #MeToo movement.
Nana Patekar has denied these allegations. An FIR was registered against the actor in 2018, and the case was closed in 2019 due to insufficient evidence.
After Nana Patekar’s death, Tanushree initially said that she was not sure how to react. He later shared a video on social media in which he talked about the impact the events of 2018 had on his life.
“People don’t know what state I’m in after the #MeToo movement. The girl who used to exercise five days a week, who traveled around the world without any fear, I never had any security issues and had no trouble traveling anywhere. After #MeToo, things have happened to me that I can’t even describe here on Instagram. Your face will be wet with shame,” said all the people knowing, “What happened to me with shame. Video.
He also alleged that he had been subjected to threats and intimidation in the years following the dispute. “In 2024, someone cut the brakes of my car. Bullies followed me everywhere after the #MeToo movement,” he added.
Tanushree also faced criticism on social media after she used the term ‘evil dead’ in an Instagram story following Nana Patekar’s death. His comment became another point of discussion online.
The actress further alleged that she was only 24 when the incident involving Nana Patekar took place.
Nana Patekar, who had a career spanning several decades in Indian cinema, died of a heart attack in Goa on October 8. He was 75 years old. The actor was given a state funeral to recognize his contribution to Indian cinema.