Pakistani actor-singer Ali Zafar, who has worked in Hindi cinema and was accused of sexual harassment by Pakistani actress-singer Meesha, has sent her a legal notice seeking a public apology, reported GEO TV. He has threatened to file a Rs100-crore defamation suit against her if she did not issue a public apology.
GEO TV reported that Shafi's lawyers have received a legal notice sent by Zafar’s counsel.
Shafi had alleged that Zafar had sexually harassed her on more than one ocassions. The last incident allegedly occurred on 21 December 2017 during a jam session at a studio. "This happened to me despite the fact I am an empowered, accomplished woman who is known for speaking her mind!" her statement had read.
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"I intend to take this through the courts of law, and to address this professionally and seriously rather than to lodge any accusations here," the singer had said on Twitter.