Yesterday, singer and model Meesha Shafi brought forward a claim regarding Ali Zafar sexually harassing her. Meesha Shafi has been a contemporary artist and a popular singer who presented her claim yesterday. Social media is into a meltdown ever since Meesha spoke up.
Sharing this because I believe that by speaking out about my own experience of sexual harassment, I will break the culture of silence that permeates through our society. It is not easy to speak out.. but it is harder to stay silent. My conscience will not allow it anymore #MeToo pic.twitter.com/iwex7e1NLZ
— MEESHA SHAFI (@itsmeeshashafi) April 19, 2018
However, Ali Zafar has absolutely denied all the claims. He further says that he would like to take this case in the courtroom for a fair trial. Ali Zafar also mentioned that he supports all those women who have voiced their grave experiences through the #MeToo movement.
It’s also appalling to witness Ali Zafar’s old tweets. We understand that they are old but in the light of recent events, it does raise many eyebrows and urge us to suspect a thing or two.
Now more and more people are coming forward with their claims of being harassed by Ali Zafar
SHOCKING!
A friend who works in the industry just messaged me saying "Thank god someone finally spoke up about it" — seems @AliZafarsays predatory behaviour is known to many – well done @itsmeeshashafi
— Atika Rehman (@AtikaRehman) April 19, 2018
WHAT IN THE WORLD?
@itsmeeshashafi you’re not alone. Please read this. #metoo @merabichrayaar @HaadeaP pic.twitter.com/3KzIenHnQn
— Humna Raza (@HumnaRaza) April 19, 2018
So @itsmeeshashafi's brave sharing of her experience reminded me of a story about @AliZafarsays from many many years ago, when Ali Zafar tried to kiss my cousin and pull my cousin into a restroom with him. Luckily my cousin's friends were there to push Ali Zafar off https://t.co/kBQbBiwyFP
— Maham Javaid (@JMaham) April 19, 2018
This was on a boat on the way to a party at the Yacht Club between 2004-2005. Why don't I remember the date? Bc this is what's crazy: in those days such sexual harassment was such a non issue and simultaneously such a taboo that we hardly spoke about it
— Maham Javaid (@JMaham) April 19, 2018
We didn't even think of telling anyone, apart from friends, or reporting him because "he's a celebrity, no one would possibly care or listen". And tbh over the years we forgot the story ourselves, until today. Thanks @itsmeeshashafi for reminding us that our stories matters
— Maham Javaid (@JMaham) April 19, 2018
Thank you @itsmeeshashafi for your courage and your bravery. It’s never easy. But that should never silence us. I am in total solidarity with you. You are not alone in this because #Metoo #TimesUp #WeBelieveYou pic.twitter.com/hkQ61bqnFH
— Leena (@Leena_Ghani) April 19, 2018
Ali Zafar’s case is spread all over the news. It has struck a shocking wave among people and these old tweets call for a major round of judgment.
These women have taken the leap to present their own claims and we are absolutely surprised to see the number of instances.
