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?
I thought of ending my life many times in the last 6 years. It’s been extremely bad, in the sense that I’ve been out of work. Despite getting a clearance from the Indian Film and Television Directors Association (IFTDA), I’m trying to get back on my feet. I had to sell my house and move to a rented flat because of no earnings. I was 14 when I started earning because my dad (actor, producer, and director, Kamran Khan) passed away, leaving me and (my sister) Farah (Khan Kunder, filmmaker and choreographer) with debts. Today, I wish my mum was alive (Menaka Irani died in 2024) to see me try to get back on my feet. More than her son, I was her caretaker. Life has been quite tough.
You’ve mentioned your blunt personality and its impact on your career. Do you think it contributed to the way things unfolded?
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