Friday, June 26, 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

    I Am Not A Fancy Person: Sooraj Pancholi

    I Am Not A Fancy Person: Sooraj Pancholi
    Actor Sooraj Pancholi, who celebrated his 27th birthday with Smile Foundation Kids on Thursday, said he is not a fancy person and likes to do small things.

    I Am Not A Fancy Person: Sooraj Pancholi

    Esha Gupta: In US People Feel I'm A South American Until I Introduce Myself As A Bollywood Actress

    Esha Gupta: In US People Feel I'm A South American Until I Introduce Myself As A Bollywood Actress
    Actress Esha Gupta, who feels Bollywood is going places, says she often gets mistaken for a South American.

    Esha Gupta: In US People Feel I'm A South American Until I Introduce Myself As A Bollywood Actress

    PM's Recognition Of Chennai's Music Gives Us Hope: Kamal Haasan

    PM's Recognition Of Chennai's Music Gives Us Hope: Kamal Haasan
    Tamil actor Kamal Haasan, who has plans for a political plunge, has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's praise towards inclusion of Chennai in Unesco's list of Creative Cities for its contribution to music.

    PM's Recognition Of Chennai's Music Gives Us Hope: Kamal Haasan

    Don't Mask 'Masala' As History, Says Mewar Royal On 'Padmavati'

    Don't Mask 'Masala' As History, Says Mewar Royal On 'Padmavati'
    The drama and debates over Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Padmavati" -- the story of Rajput queen Padmini -- has upset a direct descendant of the Mewar royal family.

    Don't Mask 'Masala' As History, Says Mewar Royal On 'Padmavati'

    Amitabh Bachchan Says Jewellery Adorned By Women Fascinates Him

    Amitabh Bachchan Says Jewellery Adorned By Women Fascinates Him
    Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says jewellery adorned by women fascinates him.

    Amitabh Bachchan Says Jewellery Adorned By Women Fascinates Him

    Kriti Kharbanda Can't Afford Woman-Centric Film Just Now

    Kriti Kharbanda Can't Afford Woman-Centric Film Just Now
    Bollywood actress Kriti Kharbanda, who shares screen space with Rajkummar Rao in the upcoming film "Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana", says though she wants, she cannot indulge in the idea of a "woman-centric film" right now.

    Kriti Kharbanda Can't Afford Woman-Centric Film Just Now