New Delhi: Even though ‘Bigg Boss 16’ continues its run, one of its contestants continue to face criticism for many quarters. Recently, another celebrity from Bollywood has called out the actor’s participation in the reality-TV show. Ali Fazal has openly taken to his official Instagram handle and asked for Sajid Khan’s eviction from the show.
Filmmaker and producer Sajid Khan has been accused by multiple women on the account of sexual harrassment. Among those who have spoken out against him include Mandana Karimi, Aahana Kumra, Sherlyn Chopra and Kanishka Soni. TV actress and influencer Uorfi Javed had also called out Colors channel and the ‘Bigg Boss’ show makers for having Sajid Khan on the show.
Taking to his official Instagram handle, Ali Fazal shared a picture of Sajid Khan on his Instagram story and captioned alongside it, “Evict Sajid Khan from Bigg Boss now!” The post was a reshared story by an artist, Smish Designs. The post no longer exists on Ali’s Instagram story.
Earlier, Delhi Commission for Women’s chief Swati Maliwal had called for Sajid Khan’s removal from the reality TV show. In response to which, the FWICE said in a statement that according to the body’s view, the filmmaker should be allowed to work now that he has served his one-year ban.
Swati Maliwal had also written to the I&B minister Anurag Thakur about the matter and also later also said that she received rape threats for reporting the matter.
Until now, no step has been taken by the Colors channel on Sajid Khan’s particpation in the show. In fact, Sajid Khan will soon be making his directorial comeback with ‘100%’ starring John Abraham, Riteish Deshmukh, Nora Fatehi and Shehnaaz Gill.