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Meesha Shafi accuses Ali Zafar of sexual harassment, encourages women to break ‘culture of silence’

Meesha Shafi accuses Ali Zafar of sexual harassment, encourages women to break ‘culture of silence’

"If this can happen to someone like me, an established artist, then it can happen to any young woman," says Shafi
Updated 20 Apr, 2018

Popular singer, model and actress Meesha Shafi took to Twitter today to allege that musician and actor Ali Zafar subjected her to sexual harassment on more than one occasion.

“Today, I speak up because my conscience does not allow me to be silent anymore,” said Meesha in her statement. “If this can happen to someone like me, an established artist, then it can happen to any young woman hoping to break into the industry and that concerns me gravely.”

She continued: “I have been subjected, on more than one occasion, to sexual harassment of a physical nature at the hands of a colleague from my industry: Ali Zafar. These incidences did not happen when I was young, or just entering the industry. This happened to me despite the fact that I am an empowered, accomplished woman who is known for speaking her mind! This happened to me as a mother of two children.”

Ali Zafar has responded to Shafi's allegations of sexual harassment on Twitter, saying that he categorically denies "any and all claims of harassment lodged against me by Ms Shafi". He added that he intends to take the matter to court.

Shafi is a prominent figure in Pakistan’s entertainment industry: she has featured prominently in Coke Studio, in international cinema like The Reluctant Fundamentalist, and local drama serials like Mor Mahal. She is a vocal supporter of human rights; she featured in UN Women Pakistan’s recent campaign that aimed to raise awareness about violence against women, and on social media she has also come out in support of the #MeToo movement.

Zafar is known for well-known musical tracks like ‘Channo’ and 'Rockstar', his appearance in Bollywood films like Tere Bin Laden and Kill Dil, and he will be starring in upcoming production Teefa in Trouble. He is also a regular fixture on Coke Studio and is a sought-after artiste for large-scale events such as Lux Style Awards and PSL.

Though several Pakistani celebrities have come forward to reveal their personal experience of child sexual abuse as part of the #MeToo movement – most notably Frieha Altaf and Maheen Khan – Shafi’s statement accusing Zafar of harassment is the first instance of a Pakistani entertainer publicly calling out a peer for sexual misconduct.

Prior to this, in the small, interconnected and close-knit community that is the Pakistani entertainment industry, rumours of misconduct floated around through “whisper networks” and public confrontations were rare.

Speaking to Images, Shafi says: “When the incident happened, the very first person I told was my husband. Shortly after that I spoke about this incident to someone on my team, and one of my friends.”

Speaking of her own anxiety about coming forward, Shafi says: “It shouldn’t be this difficult to speak out when one is in the right. As parents, we tell our children to speak up if somebody touches them inappropriately and that it is never their fault. So why is it this hard to do the same? One shouldn’t have to be this brave to report sexual misconduct. I’ve had support around me, I consider myself an empowered woman, and I still had such a hard time with this decision. By speaking up I hope I’m able to break this chain of hesitation that holds us back from speaking up. I’m doing this not only for myself, but also for people who might be watching me, especially young women, who have the right to enter any professional or communal space without fearing harassment."

Images got in touch with Shafi’s mother, actress Saba Hamid, who supports her daughter's decision to speak publicly.

“I am totally behind my daughter and I support her,” says Hamid. “I’m hurt and angry and I feel very strongly about this. That this can happen with someone like Meesha who is so empowered is a rude awakening.”

“Previously, women weren’t even allowed to speak up about things like this. This has to stop. We need to tell our men this is not ok. No matter how minor or major harassment is, it leaves a scar. To heal this wound one has to talk about it,” she continues.


This is a developing story and will be updated to reflect latest news.

Comments

sohail Apr 19, 2018 04:06pm
This is sad. These things need to be addressed openly in our society and you will find a lot of material from our showbiz specially drama industry.
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Usman Apr 19, 2018 04:06pm
Here you go !
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Dr. Kassim Apr 19, 2018 04:07pm
Excellent. This brave woman really exposed someone known to have enamored people with his singing and acting with bright face, but in fact he is dark from inside. Ali Zafar must be ashamed of his acts and seek repentance.
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sara.afdal Apr 19, 2018 04:12pm
Excellent. You should speak up against this kind of harassment. There is a lot of sexual harassment at work places and our poor women keep silent about it, but break your silence and don't tolerate this nonsense. Thank you Misha for pioneering this.
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Fandom Beyond the Borders Apr 19, 2018 04:14pm
A great embarrassment for Ali Zafar and his family!
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Ali Vaqar Awan Apr 19, 2018 04:15pm
Meesha Shafi should immediately report this incident if she has evidence. The harasser should not be spared no matter who they are and what they do.
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Madeeh Apr 19, 2018 04:20pm
@Ali Vaqar Awan Unless you have a CCTV camera active on your head 24/7. Providing evidence for things like this can be a bit tricky.
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Rehan Apr 19, 2018 04:29pm
I cant say only woman been harased, there are men those are black mailed by women too. Why we only talk woman why we dont talk about what men are suffering in the culture of Pakistan where a woman is extremely protected by the laws ans there are none for Men. If our celebrities so keen to talk about women i strongly suggest talk about both gender. #justice4father #justice4men #justiceforwomen #stopblackmailing #stopharassing
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salman Apr 19, 2018 04:36pm
Never liked Ali Zafar. Over rated singer who used to pick out Junaid Jamshed over his beliefs and openly used take on Shaan because of his pro-Pakistani stance against Bollywood.
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Masoud Apr 19, 2018 04:40pm
OMG. She should file a criminal case against this guy. Meesha if you have gathered courage to speak then take it to the logical end. This will be a service to the new girls hoping for a respectable break in the industry.
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Shahid Apr 19, 2018 04:42pm
@Fandom Beyond the Borders Why drag his family into it? If true, only he is the culprit. Put blame where it is due.
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HonorBright Apr 19, 2018 04:43pm
AZ, you too :(
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Changez Khan Apr 19, 2018 04:43pm
People now a days look for fast fame.
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Sara Apr 19, 2018 04:44pm
This is disgusting behaviour. He has wife and kids and that's how he treats women. I have posted this elsewhere but a LUMS economics professor, Usman Khan has been harassing young female students for the last ten years. Please someone tell his wife Farah Khan. Why does our society treat women like garbage?
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Yawar Aqil Apr 19, 2018 04:45pm
Why are believing in Meesha.
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Usman Apr 19, 2018 04:52pm
It is a good step by Meesha but it must be truth... if any woman exploits or spoils by using this kind of allegations than it is going to be very disturbing for men or famous personalities...!
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M. Kamran Apr 19, 2018 04:54pm
lets see what the other end of the story is!
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M. Saeed Apr 19, 2018 04:55pm
From the face of it, the entertainment industry must be a cobweb of such latent issues waiting to be exposed. Very bold and encouraging discloser by Meesha Shafi.
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Rameay Apr 19, 2018 04:56pm
Only decency protects. Indecency is self destructive.
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Zak Apr 19, 2018 04:57pm
Well done Meesha! out all the creeps.
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AHMAD Apr 19, 2018 04:57pm
It is very easy for any woman to blame any man on sexsual harassment without any proof.
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Ali ahmed Apr 19, 2018 04:59pm
I guess teefa is really in trouble now ..
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ga Apr 19, 2018 05:05pm
Teefa in trouble!
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Rimal Apr 19, 2018 05:07pm
This is breaking my heart. I am a near 30 woman. And a fan of Ali Zafar since I was 16. Disgusted and disturbed. More power to women speaking out.
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Umair Apr 19, 2018 05:10pm
Just accusations nothing else. At least tell what happened or do not malign the name of Artist
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Aamer Sharif Apr 19, 2018 05:11pm
Thanks for being brave n talking and bringing to public attention. Appreciate your husband n family for supporting you. We all stand with you, predators should be punished if proven guilty.
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Captain Apr 19, 2018 05:12pm
@Madeeh blame game should not be blind either...it would never have a full stop...
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karr Apr 19, 2018 05:16pm
I like this guy Ali Zaffar . I really hope and pray that this is not true. I would be very disappointed if it turns out to be true
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FrEdy Apr 19, 2018 05:20pm
Teefa in trouble ???
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Shahid Mayo Apr 19, 2018 05:20pm
You made it public too late but did so that's really brave step by you.
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ah Apr 19, 2018 05:26pm
@Ali ahmed . correct
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confused Apr 19, 2018 05:28pm
This evil cannot be eradicated root and branch. It can only be reduced
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Annie Apr 19, 2018 05:29pm
Oh lord. This is really horrifying.
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truthspeaks Apr 19, 2018 05:30pm
In Pakistan where adding to FB is considered is sexual harassment, can you please kindly explain what exactly he has done to you ?
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Uzair Apr 19, 2018 05:34pm
You can’t merely allege something and sit back...where is the evidence?
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Syed Apr 19, 2018 05:39pm
Oooh! Teefa IS In Trouble.
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Naeem Fakir Apr 19, 2018 05:41pm
This brave women could be your sister, mother of wife. If she has said she was abused by Ali Zafar then let us a one voice condemn this atrocious behavior. Due to his fame and a few dollars in his pocket does he really think he has licence to indulge in this kind of behavior? What if any of your family women folk came to you with this complaint, would you laugh it off as men being men. I don't think so. Let us send a message to him and other predictors of his kind, just stop buying what he has to sell. Economic smack down is the most effective wepon of all. Use it.
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Irfan Ali Apr 19, 2018 05:44pm
Teefa in (real) trouble!
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Patriot Apr 19, 2018 05:48pm
Well done Meesha, I admire your courage. Every woman should be bold enough to stand-up to abuse, may that be sexual, physical or emotional.
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Mirestan Apr 19, 2018 05:56pm
Every one Pl do not start to give judgments, This could be a publicity stunt. Let us know what Ali Zafar says? Can Meesha Shafi has any proof? If Meesha is right we are with her.
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Hashim Apr 19, 2018 05:59pm
A very gross act by the singer one like me would never expect. This brave woman came forward and told about his heinous character just think how many might have been preyed and opted silence.
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QAP Apr 19, 2018 06:05pm
Thank you Meesha Shafi. Truth will come out, inshallah!
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Asad Apr 19, 2018 06:08pm
These ppl want to be in news and waste public time... you are admitting you`r empowered at that time then wehat stopped you of speaking,, AZ shame on you as well,,
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Aamna Apr 19, 2018 06:12pm
Bravo
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sonu khan0 Apr 19, 2018 06:22pm
this is incident is not new in the showbiz industry, we have observed so many harassment which are not openly discussed but still exists. few people ares happy with this stereotype approach and they dont see this act as cruel.
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Aiza Apr 19, 2018 06:23pm
This is a very brave step taken by Meesha, but such matters are also subjective. It would be helpful to get to know what he has done and is this something he has been repeating. By addressing a well regarded celebrity comes also a lot of responsibility.
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Ahmad Kainth Apr 19, 2018 06:24pm
I am flabbergasted, sad and distrusted with this news. This incident has opened up a new channel, helping the women to speak up their minds and discuss about the sexual harassment. Whole society is sick.
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Najum Apr 19, 2018 06:27pm
Both are unpopular in the industry. No serious producer and director wants to work with them because of their inflated egos.
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Zulfiqar Apr 19, 2018 06:29pm
Ali Zafar is too influenced by culture from across the border. Not to say that this doesn’t happen in Pakistan, nevertheless its not as openly archestrated. Perhaps Ali Zafar has his norms confused.
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Karachi Wala Apr 19, 2018 06:32pm
Please dont judge without any proof, only because someone has claimed this has happened. This can be a publicity stunt.
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shahid Apr 19, 2018 06:36pm
If Ali Zafar is really guilty, he must be punished to set example for others.
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Ahmad Gul Apr 19, 2018 06:41pm
This is serious allegation that may devastate the film industry. Come up with more voices of sane
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Suhaim Khan Apr 19, 2018 06:42pm
Cheapest way f getting media attention.... What else u expect from our pak celebrities.....
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Faraz Apr 19, 2018 06:45pm
If this is true then shame on Ali Zafar
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Shazad Khalid Apr 19, 2018 06:50pm
I'm from the UK and we do believe a person is innocent until proven guilty. Maybe Ali should have the opportunity to tell his side of the story before he's subjected to trial by media (which I guess has already started). I think we shouldn't be hasty. If Meesha has come out like this then she should register an FIR and let it be dealt with through the law of the land.
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Observer - Canada Apr 19, 2018 06:52pm
What a surprising disclosure! It is good of Messha Shafi to expose the sexual harassment by the colleague. This will embolden other victims in the industry to speak out. Ali Zafar should be sued in the court of law for trial and punishment prescribed under law.
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Zane Apr 19, 2018 07:02pm
Even though i am a big fan of AZ, i believe she is speaking the truth.
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A. A. Apr 19, 2018 07:06pm
Why not take Ali Zafar to court if he has sexually and physically harassed her? Why do this over Twitter?
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M. Saeed Apr 19, 2018 07:27pm
Ali Zafar has denied all claims of harassment lodged against him by Meesha Shafi. This was very much the expected response.
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Onlooker Apr 19, 2018 07:34pm
Meesha we all support your reveal and appreciate your courage. Ali Zafar too is among rank of bad guys. Ali Zafar must apologize, and behave well to all .
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Sadia Apr 19, 2018 07:37pm
So sad that women from all walks of life go through this .
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Amjad Durrani Engineer USA Apr 19, 2018 07:39pm
@Naeem Fakir Well said,This female has lots of guts which is highly commendable.It is very shameful indeed that the country having more than 50% female population, most of them illiterate and neglected, & those few who are educated and enlightened ones,venturing to make honest living to be able to pull through economic stranglehold,are attacked by these sexual predators in the work places.She is very correct and straight forward in saying that this predator who is of the opinion that any female opting show business as a profession,is a game and those newcomer working hard to get into this industry to make career,would be easy to be sexually abused.Her disclosures of sexual harassment and that too physical is an eye opener for all females working in all spheres of public life, that they should raise their voices without any hesitation or fear,in case of similar happenings in their work places,to make it difficult for these sexual predators to safely indulge in this practice anymore.
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Barkat Ally Apr 19, 2018 07:49pm
Denial by Ali Zafar is nothing more than male chauvinism.
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Ali Rizvi Apr 19, 2018 08:10pm
@Dr. Kassim evidence?
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asad khan Apr 19, 2018 08:11pm
Very disappointed...Ali Zafar was my most favorite Pakistani artist...always admired him.
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Ahmad Gul Apr 19, 2018 08:13pm
Her post has grappled me in deep crisis going on deep inside me. This is serious and we have to raise our voice against this .despite Being a daughter of Saba Hameed whom I admire the most and having the successful career , she still have gone through deep pain. She was aware of this as to how women get exploited being keen to wok in industry. I hope this allegation will see the light of the day and truth will come. Ali Zafar needs to say something
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Iqbal Apr 19, 2018 08:28pm
I salute Meesha Shafi for bring this. You have set an example for speaking up instead of hush hush and silent suffering that prevails in our society specially. Thanks Images Dawn for publishing this. Keep up the great work.
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Logic Apr 19, 2018 08:32pm
Shame on Ali Zafar Boycott him & his music & make his life miserable
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MSA Apr 19, 2018 08:50pm
I wonder if there are any laws about it in Pakistan. There should be strong laws, and strongly enforced - like they are in developed countries.
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Amina Apr 19, 2018 08:50pm
This Is really hard to share such horrible experiences. But we Must encourage and respect such people who have undergone these traumatic incidents. They are The real life heroes and heroines. Salute and love to them. Stand for your truth. Power be with them.
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Ya habibi Apr 19, 2018 08:54pm
This movement has gone to immature people in Asia. Females here are not cognizant of how much responsibility needs to be attached before making such statements. Ali should certainly take her to court on this accusation. Period.
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Ali Apr 19, 2018 09:00pm
@Dr. Kassim , sir, wait for the allegations to be investigated and confirmed.
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alima Apr 19, 2018 09:02pm
I don't think it's wise to jump to conclusions without looking at the full picture. Let's see what Ali has to say. This reminds me so much of Ayesha Gulalayi...
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Faraz-Canada Apr 19, 2018 09:19pm
What I find deeply disturbing is how everyone assumes that the accused is indeed guilty just because of his gender. Imagine if it was the other way round and Ali Zafar had accused Meesha Shafi of harassing of him. Would any one had taken his word at its face value. Absolutely not and that is where I have a problem with the movement. I think the Metoo movement is now being used to settle personal scores. If he is indeed guilty make an example out of him and Ms. Shafi should provide proof of her claim. If there is nothing to prove, the example should that be of Meesha Shafi!
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Lahori kid Apr 19, 2018 09:20pm
As it stands, its an allegation, so before I decide to take for one side or the other, I will wait till the truth comes out, whether in a court of law or otherwise. No one deserves to be disrespected, no one should be accused until its proven. So, I will not address the lady as a victim and Ali Zafar as the perpetrator or the aggressor until we know the whole story. Please save your opinions until then.
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Optimistic Apr 19, 2018 09:22pm
I know AZ in person. He is not a person as to commit this heinous thing. These are mere allegations.....see if she has some proof.
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Uzma Apr 19, 2018 09:22pm
Shame on all men who harass women.
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Abdulla Hussain Apr 19, 2018 09:23pm
The public wants the real truth. This can only be ascertained in a court of law. Both the singers are famous and has large fan following. Obviously one is telling the truth, I will second Meesha because by lying she could gain nothing instead she will lose every thing.
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Awaz.... Apr 19, 2018 09:25pm
Thank you Dawn News for fair & balance coverage....Great Job!!!!
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Fahim Apr 19, 2018 09:31pm
Is this recent discovery or her old memories? If it is from the past I wonder why she kept quiet for a long and what caused her to reveal now?
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Glen D’Abreo Apr 19, 2018 09:45pm
There is NO statue of limitations when a woman is sexually harassed by a man or vice versa. No sexual attack is acceptable!! Meesha will get a lot of flack from Ali Zafar fans she should stand strong for other women who have no voice!
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Anna Apr 19, 2018 09:49pm
If this is real then Meesha shoud tell everyone what happened. This better not be like that Sharmeen incident or that time where Ushna Shah claimed to be sexually harassed by her physiotherapist because he had asked her for a selfie. Please don't be so quick to judge men and wait for further statments. Sexual harassment and sexual abuse are 2 different things. Even in the west there have been fake claims. Many poor men are wrongly accused.
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Nasir Soomro Apr 19, 2018 09:52pm
Ali Zafar is not angel,he must publicly apologize for his misconduct if he has done that wrong.
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Saeed Apr 19, 2018 09:56pm
This guy looks & acts creepy. Horrible actor also. Shame on you.
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Chooran band Apr 19, 2018 09:59pm
Ali Zafar, I don't think many will believe you buddy! Meesha is an educated and sensible woman, she won't do this for publicity!
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Akbar Apr 19, 2018 10:17pm
I believe you Meesha.
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Salim Khan Apr 19, 2018 10:25pm
Shame on you Ali Zafar. What a face and what a character!
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Ali Apr 19, 2018 10:29pm
This Metoo have become a trend. It has become a fashion to blame anyone to settle score.
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Papa johns Apr 19, 2018 10:30pm
@Dr. Kassim let the court decide. You have no right to accuse someone.
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Ali Apr 19, 2018 10:31pm
Enough of shaming men .....when most of the time its both parties involved,.
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Sabeen Apr 19, 2018 10:35pm
Who knows who is speaking the truth but if it did happened than Misha I salute Ur courage and condemn strongly with anger over Ali.
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nk Apr 19, 2018 10:38pm
brave woman! its good that she spoke out and exposed Ali Zafar.
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Usman Apr 19, 2018 10:39pm
Meesha Shaafi. Bravo. You make Pakistani women more secure.
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S. Salik Apr 19, 2018 10:46pm
How quickly everyone has judged and passed the verdict already. I am not defending Ali Zafar but he denied all the allegations, so let's see what happens. Let it go to court, let proofs and evidences come to light. Too early to decide on it.
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Amir Apr 19, 2018 10:48pm
@Madeeh that doesn't mean every report is true. I am amazed at people taking sides.
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Parvez Apr 19, 2018 10:58pm
I would also like to hear Ali's side of the story ........
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Farhan Apr 19, 2018 11:07pm
Innocent until proven guilty. Metoo is encouraging but not a replacement for courts and due process. Assuming guilt simply by accusation is the same way blasphemy law works
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tunda thakur Apr 19, 2018 11:27pm
So we get one tweet and everyone believes Ali is the culprit. While I have absolute belief in everyone to be safe from harassment and for their right to raise their voice again any form of harassment or bullying, these incidents should not be turned into a media trial.
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Truthseeker Apr 19, 2018 11:31pm
These guys consider their conduct above approach because they don’t even know what is sexual harassment. They are filth of our society.
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Arnab Gosvami Apr 19, 2018 11:32pm
I know Zafar he is a gentleman he will never do like this to anyone period.
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Zeeshan Apr 19, 2018 11:40pm
So just on the word of a woman a mans life and career are over. Without proof and without due process. The dust should be allowed to settle before fingers are pointed.
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Awaz.... Apr 19, 2018 11:40pm
Shame On You Ali Zafar!!!!
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Awaz.... Apr 19, 2018 11:45pm
In most of the harassment incidents, the oppressor takes advantage of women’s helplessness, vulnerability and the fact that they don’t raise their voices. Girls studying in universities, colleges and work place refrain from communicating such issues to their parents for the fear of their educational and job careers being jeopardized. Many harassment victims are hushed down just because they are looked down upon in the society and no legal reports are filed. Most women are unaware of the fact that the law of Pakistan gives them full protection against sexual harassment. It has become very crucial that efforts should be made to spread this awareness so that every single female gets to know what harassment really is and how to handle such issues by self-protection and by the means of law enforcement. If all the women of Pakistan start acknowledging their rights and decide to stand up to sexual harassment, more than 80 percent of the issues will be resolved or might not even take place.
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Mirza Apr 19, 2018 11:46pm
just another way to stay in the lime light.
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Asfandali Apr 19, 2018 11:57pm
Cases of Harassment are more complicated than it seems because most of the time you don't have any solid proof to prove the harassment. So till Ali Zafar is proven guilty he pleads. So should we bash and declare him guilty?
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Well wisher Apr 20, 2018 12:04am
@Dr. Kassim It will be better to know the full truth before commenting on such a delicate issue. The whole truth can only come when the matter is properly investigated.
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Nazeer Apr 20, 2018 12:09am
It is easy to allege...why criminal silence. Without any solid proof it is baseless. She must substantiate her claims through logical proofs...
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shahzada Apr 20, 2018 12:41am
Why women are so easy to believe? What if she is out with a vicious plan to smear someone's reputation? Her statement holds water just much as the person's she accuses does. That's called equality!
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subm Apr 20, 2018 12:53am
All the more power to Meesha Shafi. It can not be easy to unmask such icons who use their fame and power to abuse others. I bet there will be a lot of rotten eggs in the industry. They need to go now !! #time's up
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Saad Apr 20, 2018 12:55am
@Dr. Kassim How did you decide that Ali Zafar is guilty? It can be other way around. Do not let your emotions decide rather let the court of law do its job.
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Jonathan Menezes Apr 20, 2018 12:59am
If you think this is a publicity stunt from Ms Shafi then you are sadly mistaken. The fact that how many women has Mr. Zafar done this too is this to? How many other women have to suffer before their stories are heard?
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Amir Apr 20, 2018 01:06am
Ali Zafar is a a woman's dream. He is blessed with good looks and brains. I am 100% sure it is Meesha who has sexually and physically abused Ali Zafar.
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Fahrenheit Apr 20, 2018 01:16am
Innocent until proven guilty.
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fika77 Apr 20, 2018 01:22am
Wait and see now. This is quite serious and if Ms Shafi found to be on the wrong side of it, it would be detrimental to the campaign, at least in Pakistan. Whatever happened, truth should come out.
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MSA Apr 20, 2018 01:52am
In my opinion, Meesha is telling the truth. Ali Zafar is lying. Instead of making threats, he should apologize to Meesha.
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sa Apr 20, 2018 02:05am
Ali Zafar no u cannot dismiss this so easily
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Talha Apr 20, 2018 02:13am
@Madeeh Then should we blindly believe any woman who accuses another person for harrasment? The best way to get justice is through courts, not social media! Social media can only get one popular and popularity is what Mesha Shafi got!
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S.A.Khan Apr 20, 2018 02:14am
Men are to demand and women to denie. The game of the sexes should be played with decency ,decorum within the bonds of the Social Order. Women seeking publicity to advace their career are taking advantage of the" me to movement" Men will be so scared of allegation that they will give up smiling and hand shakes. Women will be the looser in the long run.
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Fayla Apr 20, 2018 02:42am
@Rimal why are you disgusted and disturbed without knowing the other side of the story ? Do you just assume that her allegations must be honest and accountable ? In sorry to say but that is very naive .
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mUGALPRINCE Apr 20, 2018 03:01am
Anybody can accuse anybody.... She needs to prove it in court!!!
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rizwan Apr 20, 2018 04:00am
@Dr. Kassim will you give any chance to the accuser and Ali to prove in a court of law? its sad to hear such allegations but coming to conclusion immediately is another below to justice.. let them go to court and the culprit in jail.. i really want to see justice here. cannt let this go just a news,, this must get concrete conclusion..
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Adil Quraishi Apr 20, 2018 04:31am
This is a serious issue and deserves to be investigated ptoperly. It's unfortunate that a woman/man can destroy someone's reputation by making an allegation of sexual harassment or loose character. This is a very serious issue and should be investigated and guilty party should be named shamed and punished.
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Syed Anjum Ali Apr 20, 2018 05:11am
I'm sorry, but somehow this statement by Meesha doesn't seem very reliable. Seems like a pre-planned campaign to smear the name and reputation of actor-singer Ali Zafar. What are the real facts? Authorities must take cognizance and order a detailed investigation in the matter. Meanwhile, 'media trial'should not be done on the basis of accusations.
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m Apr 20, 2018 05:51am
@ Dr. Kassim - i'm not a fan of Ali zafar nor i dislike him. my question to you is has this been established that he did in fact do these acts? are we already calling guilty before guilt is proven? this is very common in pakistan. a woman alleges sexual harassment and all presume guilty. we must hold our judgement until its proven otherwise. its ones words against other. so lets hold off and truth come out.
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white noise Apr 20, 2018 06:08am
A mother of 2 does not get up one day and make such claim, it takes a lot of courage to do it. I always knew something was off about Ali Zafar, the more they pretend, the more it looks real !!
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Skkk Apr 20, 2018 06:14am
Social media is not the right forum to bring out such issues. It can be misused due to lack of evidence and other reasons. People become insensitive after a few such items which hurts the whole process-think about how quickly people get used to bombings and killings.
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H Apr 20, 2018 06:25am
In the end its a man's world. The woman will be silenced.
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Aamer nawaz Apr 20, 2018 06:42am
Just One accusation by a female is that alone sufficient to convict some one in any scenario ? come one !! we can do better !! let the due course of law prevail like any thing else in this case well and let the popular judicial courts of law in Pakistan decide on this issue !!
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Combaticus Apr 20, 2018 06:47am
I believe Meesha ! I don’t see any motivation behind her story other than telling the truth and revealing a problem in Pakistan entertainment industry.
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Kamalkhani Apr 20, 2018 07:42am
Meesha should stay at home and feel empowered there. The industry is a bad thing.
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Sania Apr 20, 2018 10:16am
After reading the headline, I thought Meesha shouldn't have shared it publicly but now after reading her views I agree to her that silence is not an option. And Yes! best of Luck to Ali Zafar as well. If he can prove himself innocent than what could be great than this.
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Ali Aslam Apr 20, 2018 10:47am
All the comments I read here is about Meesha finally opening up. Why not see the actual picture before passing these kind of remarks?. There is always two sides to a story and it is a developing story.
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Chooran band Apr 20, 2018 11:06am
New movie name for you Ali, it's called "Teefa in trouble" ;-)
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Nasir Askar Apr 20, 2018 11:49am
May be Meesha Shafi is right. May be Ali Zafar is a serial monster like Harvey Weinstein. However, you can not condemn a man without providing him an opportunity of being heard. Without evidence and witnesses, what Meesha Shafi says may be mere accusations.
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Salman Apr 20, 2018 03:57pm
Let both sides say what they have to say. In the end both should behave in decent and professional manner and apologise to each other. both are popular icons of our nation and millions of fans look up to them as role models & inspirational figures. Both are parents to daughters and sons. So instead of getting into this whole whirlpool of public slandering like low lifes they both should act mature and sort this nonsense out sooner than later while fully keeping their families on board. Please i appeal both Ms. Meesha Shafi and Sir Ali Zafar to resolve this matter and not indulge in such humiliating defamation issues. you both have a long way to go and earn more success in your careers. Music is the universal language of love and it does not have room for such shameless stuff. you both are acclaimed artists so don't ruin it, especially now at the prime of your careers.
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Ali Vaqar Awan Apr 20, 2018 03:59pm
@Madeeh The problem is that court believes in evidence and truth, not some thing based on statement. Also point of Meesha Shafi can not be over ruled. At least, investigation should be carried out.
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Nasir Naveed Abbasi Apr 20, 2018 06:47pm
Hi All, women should always be given respect , but we have promote such vulgar culture by our own selves, girls and respected women are like our daughters,mother,sisters, we need to take care and need to give them respect at any cost. next side of the face is,ladies should be with in their limits , everything has some limits if you will go beyond, you would find adverse/worst situations. if i hurt you through my words, meanings to my above statement will not let you hurt from anyone physically , if you follow. Thank you, nasir naveed abbasi
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Ahmad Khan Apr 21, 2018 07:41am
Dual standards of our society. When Aysha Gulalai accused Imran Khan, no one provided support to her
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