Anu Malik, not a part of Indian Idol 10 after #MeToo Allegations against Him.
After singers Sona Mohapatra and Shweta Pandit accused Anu Malik of sexual harassment, two budding singers levelled similar allegations against him. Music composer has stepped down from the jury panel of singing reality show, Indian Idol. A statement from Sony Entertainment Television read “Malik has been accused of sexual harassment by multiple women amid the #MeToo movement raging across the country”.
The television channel’s statement says a replacement will be found for him who will join the other two judges on the show, Vishal Dadlani and Neha Kakkar. “Anu Malik is no longer a part of Indian Idol jury panel. The show will continue its planned schedule & we’ll invite some of the biggest names in Indian music as guests to join Vishal and Neha to judge extraordinary talent of Indian Idol season 10,” the statement read.
Malik also shared a statement saying he is taking a break from the show. “I, Anu Malik, have decided to take a break from Indian Idol as I am currently unable to focus on my work on the show. The channel has been kind to agree for the same. Thank you,” Malik said.
Had to go back to my worst memory as a teenage girl today to write this and speak up – its now or never. This is my #MeToo and have to warn young girls about #AnuMalik & let you know your #TimesUp @IndiaMeToo
Thank you @sonamohapatra for speaking up about him & supporting this pic.twitter.com/e261pGQyEq— Shweta Pandit (@ShwetaPandit7) October 17, 2018