#MeToo : Anu Malik dropped as Indian Idol judge after sexual misconduct allegations
Anu Malik (File Photo)
Mumbai : Music composer Anu Malik has stepped down as judge of singing-based reality show ‘Indian Idol 10’ after multiple women accused him of sexual harassment.
The statement from Sony Entertainment Television channel said: “Anu Malik is no longer a part of the ‘Indian Idol’ jury panel. The show will continue its planned schedule and we will invite some of the biggest names in Indian music as guests to join Vishal Dadlani and Neha Kakkar to judge the extraordinary talent of ‘Indian Idol’ season 10.”
Anu told Republic TV that he has decided to take a break from Indian Idol as he is currently unable to focus on his work.
He told Indian express, “They have not asked me to step down. I have taken this stand.”
Anu has been accused by singers Sona Mohapatra and Shweta Pandit, who called him a “paedophile” and a “sexual predator”. Shweta had accused singer Anu Malik of sexually harassing her when she was only 15. Shweta called him a ‘pedophile’ and ‘sexual predator’.
Malik had denied the allegations.
By EP Web Desk
(With Inputs From IANS)
