Thursday, June 25, 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

    Padmavati Row: Shatrughan Sinha Questions 'Stoic Silence' Of PM Modi, Amitabh Bachchan

    Actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha has questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi and megastar Amitabh Bachchan's silence over the "burning" issue of the film "Padmavati".

    Padmavati Row: Shatrughan Sinha Questions 'Stoic Silence' Of PM Modi, Amitabh Bachchan

    Firangi: Self Respect, Dignity More Important Than Success, Says Ishita Dutta

    Firangi: Self Respect, Dignity More Important Than Success, Says Ishita Dutta
    Ishita Dutta Said It Is Wrong To Blame A Victim In A Case Of Molestation And Sexual Harassment As Often Women Are Told They “attract” A Certain Behaviour.

    Firangi: Self Respect, Dignity More Important Than Success, Says Ishita Dutta

    Anarkali Does Not Exist In History. Will They Ban Mughal-e-Azam If Released Today

    Anarkali Does Not Exist In History. Will They Ban Mughal-e-Azam If Released Today
    Comparing Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmavati with the yesteryear classic, Mughal-e-Azam, which was also a variation of history, filmmaker Rahul Rawail reasoned that Padmavati did not warrant protestation.

    Anarkali Does Not Exist In History. Will They Ban Mughal-e-Azam If Released Today

    Kangana Ranaut Injured On The Sets Of Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi

    Kangana Ranaut Injured On The Sets Of Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi
    Actress Kangana Ranaut, who has been shooting for the biopic on Rani Laxmibai "Manikarnika", has had her ligament torn while pulling a stunt

    Kangana Ranaut Injured On The Sets Of Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi

    Always Wanted To Be Part Of Mass Entertainer: Parineeti Chopra

    Actress Parineeti Chopra says she always wanted to be a part of a mass entertainer and with her latest release "Golmaal Again", she feels she has been able to entertain the audiences.

    Always Wanted To Be Part Of Mass Entertainer: Parineeti Chopra

    Padmavati Row: Gujarat Bans Release Of Movie; Haryana To Wait For Censor Board Decision

    Padmavati Row: Gujarat Bans Release Of Movie; Haryana To Wait For Censor Board Decision
    "We Believe In Freedom Of Speech And Expression But Any Foul Play With Our Great Culture Is Not Tolerated," Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani Said

    Padmavati Row: Gujarat Bans Release Of Movie; Haryana To Wait For Censor Board Decision