'I THOUGHT OF ENDING MY LIFE MANY TIMES IN THE LAST 6 YEARS'
Hindustan Times Chandigarh|January 02, 2025
He was shooting for Housefull 4 in 2018 when sexual harassment allegations by multiple women upturned his life.
Rishabh Suri

He was shooting for Housefull 4 in 2018 when sexual harassment allegations by multiple women upturned his life. The storm of accusations – including claims of unwanted advances and harassment – upended his career, with work vanishing overnight. Sajid Khan, 54, became an accused in the #MeToo movement in Bollywood – called out, ridiculed and vilified. For six years, he chose silence. Until now.

With trepidation in his voice, he recounts the toll the past years have taken on him, both mentally and physically.

How has life been for you over the last six years, since the #MeToo allegations?

This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

MORE STORIES FROM HINDUSTAN TIMES CHANDIGARHView all
Hindustan Times Chandigarh

Tesfay, Chepkemoi Tele win Mumbai Marathon

There was a great deal of resilience on display as six runners from the international men's field got closer to the finish in the Tata Mumbai Marathon on Sunday.

time-read
1 min  |
January 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Chandigarh

15 Companies Make 70% Donations to Largest Electoral Trust

Of the ₹1,075.68 crore that PET disbursed to six parties, the BJP received ₹723.78 crore, or 67.3%, followed by the Congress at ₹156 crore

time-read
2 mins  |
January 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Chandigarh

Bhaker's maternal grandma, uncle killed in road mishap

Olympic medallist and international shooter Manu Bhaker's maternal grandmother and uncle died in a road mishap in Charkhi Dadri on Sunday, police said.

time-read
1 min  |
January 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Chandigarh

Wankhede @ 50: Rohit eyes another ICC title celebration

It is a stadium that's touched an unbeaten half-century and emerged as a vital landmark in Indian cricket.

time-read
1 min  |
January 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Chandigarh

121 Farmers End Fast After Dallewal Takes Medical Aid

Veteran fasting leader administered IV fluids to help him recover from acute dehydration

time-read
3 mins  |
January 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Chandigarh

Independents Steal Show in First Hry Sikh Body Elections

Jhinda group has an edge as majority of independents are likely to join it

time-read
3 mins  |
January 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Chandigarh

BSF Seizes Two Drones, Heroin Along Pak Border

Border Security Force (BSF) recovered two drones, including one hexacopter and one heroin packet, across the International border in Punjab from three different locations, an official press release said on Sunday.

time-read
1 min  |
January 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Chandigarh

Stage Set for Trump's Grand Swearing-In Ceremony Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tributes to the members of the Constituent Assembly who helped frame the \"sacred\" document, and urged the citizens to \"work towards building\" an India they would be proud of.

time-read
1 min  |
January 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Chandigarh

India Clinch Kho Kho WC Titles With Facile Victories

India made a splash by claiming both the men's and women's titles in the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here, defeating Nepal 54-36 and 78-40 respectively on Sunday.

time-read
1 min  |
January 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Chandigarh

India Open With Big Win Over Windies

Indian bowlers shot a clueless West Indies batters out for a measly 44 to set up a commanding nine-wicket win to begin their title defence on a resounding note in the women's U-19 World Cup here on Sunday.

time-read
1 min  |
January 20, 2025