Friday, June 12, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

YRF Ousts Key Official Over #MeToo Allegations

Darpan News Desk IANS, 16 Oct, 2018 01:34 PM

    Bollywood studio Yash Raj Films (YRF) on Tuesday said it has terminated the services of a key official amidst #MeToo allegations.

     

    "Yash Raj Films terminates the services of Ashish Patil, Vice President - Brand Partnerships and Talent Management and Business and Creative Head - Y-Films with immediate effect," read a statement on YRF's official Twitter handle.

     

    Patil came under the scanner after an aspiring actress anonymously accused him of sexually exploiting her.

     
     
     
     

    On his part, Patil had denied the allegation last week, calling them "untrue, fabricated, extremely defamatory and agenda-driven".

     

    "I urge this woman in question to kindly step forw ard and produce all facts because I cannot prove my innocence to a nameless, faceless, anonymous person... I will fully cooperate in any inquiry from any authorities to bring the truth out and completely clear my name," Patil had said in a statement shared on social media on October 10.

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    Inculcating Good Eating Habits In Kids Is Difficult: Maria Goretti

    Celebrity chef Maria Goretti says it is difficult to inculcate good eating habits in children for long term benefits, especially in an age when television and internet rules.

    Inculcating Good Eating Habits In Kids Is Difficult: Maria Goretti

    Jada Pinkett Regrets Dating ‘Married' Will Smith

    Actress Jada Pinkett Smith says she regrets dating her husband Will Smith in 1995 before his divorce was finalised from his first wife Sheree Zampino Fletcher.

    Jada Pinkett Regrets Dating ‘Married' Will Smith

    John Abraham Wants To Keep Controversy Aside, Confident About 'Parmanu - The Story Of Pokhran'

    John Abraham Wants To Keep Controversy Aside, Confident About 'Parmanu - The Story Of Pokhran'
    Bollywood actor John Abraham, whose "Parmanu - The Story Of Pokhran" has been finally locked for release on May 25 after legal hassles, says he wants to keep the controversy aside and focus on sharing the film's story, which he is very confident about.

    John Abraham Wants To Keep Controversy Aside, Confident About 'Parmanu - The Story Of Pokhran'

    Pankaj Tripathi Excited To Debut In Amy Virk's Punjabi Film 'Harjeeta'

    Pankaj Tripathi Excited To Debut In Amy Virk's Punjabi Film 'Harjeeta'
    Actor Pankaj Tripathi is broadening his horizons in regional cinema. After featuring in Tamil drama "Kaala", he is excited about debuting in a Punjabi movie.

    Pankaj Tripathi Excited To Debut In Amy Virk's Punjabi Film 'Harjeeta'

    The One Thing That Amitabh Bachchan Will 'Never Be Able To Do'

    Amitabh Bachchan who has inspired many generations of actors with his impeccable acting talent has revealed one of his weaknesses that he will never be able to direct a film.

    The One Thing That Amitabh Bachchan Will 'Never Be Able To Do'

    I've Learnt From Daddy To Be Economical With Words: Meghna Gulzar

    I've Learnt From Daddy To Be Economical With Words: Meghna Gulzar
    Asked about the influence of her father's creativity in her life, Meghna told IANS: "When it comes to filmmaking, our cinema is very different, our storytelling is different. But yes, he has influenced me a lot personally. I think that is to do with the father-daughter bonding and is a genetic thing.

    I've Learnt From Daddy To Be Economical With Words: Meghna Gulzar