Aamir Khan walks out of Gulshan Kumar biopic following sexual assault case against director Subhash Kapoor
When it comes to work ethics Mr. Perfectionist has always been very particular about terms, they have zero-tolerance policy towards sexual misconduct and predatory behavior at Aamir Khan Production.
“Two weeks ago, when traumatic #Metoo stories began emerging, it was brought to our attention that someone we were about to work with has been accused of sexual misconduct. Upon inquiry we found that this particular case is subjudice, and that the lagal process is in motion,” the statement signed by both Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao added.
Clarifying their take on the matter, Aamir mentioned that they would no longer engage with the person, as Aamir Khan was all set to produce Gulshan Kumar biopic Mogul but decided to exit the project owing to an earlier sexual misconduct allegation against the film’s director Subhash Kapoor.
He also mentioned, that in the wake of sexual assault allegations being made in Bollywood, it has come to his notice that a film he was a part of involves a person who has been “accused of sexual misconduct”. The legal procedure of this case, pertaining to the particular individual was also “in motion”.Considering the present situation, the Aamir Khan Productions has “decided to step away from the film”.
Referring to the recent cases of sexual harassment allegations leveled against various celebrities, the statement said, “We believe that this is an opportunity for the film industry to introspect and take concrete steps towards change. For far too long women have faced the brunt of sexual exploitation. It has to stop. In this regard, we are committed to doing any and everything to make out film industry a safe and happy one to work in.”
— Aamir Khan (@aamir_khan) October 10, 2018