KARACHI: Veteran Model Nadia Hussain on Tuesday night spoke in favour of Meesha Shafi, stating that Ali Zafar’s accuser was a “wise woman” and “understand the repercussions” of false allegations.
Speaking to the media, the model said that if Meesha has the evidence then “the matter is going to take a different turn”.
Hussain further said that she was sure that the singer-cum-actress would not have levelled such allegations without giving it a thought.
“She must have some kind of evidence, something like this has happened because there are repercussions and she is a wise person who understands the repercussions,” the model said, adding if she has the evidence, then I would say that she would be the winner”.
The fashion star, however, said that people should not resort to a blame game or make claims that either or both of the two people involved in Pakistan’s first case of #MeToo would be doing for publicity.
Furthermore, Barrister Muhammad Ahmad Pansota, who was hired by Meesha Shafi as legal counsel along with Nighat Dad, claimed on Tuesday that Shafi had “proof of sexual harassment” against Ali Zafar, underscoring the notion that his client would not have levelled such allegations if she did not have evidence to back up her claim.
He, however, said that right now “It’s just a social media war”.
Last week, Meesha Shafi took to Twitter and accused colleague and singer-actor Ali Zafar of sexual harassment.
Meesha, who is an example of a strong, empowered woman, known to speak her mind has alleged that Zafar has harassed her on “more than one occasion,” adding that, “These incidences did not happen when I was young, or just entering the industry. This happened to me despite the fact that I am an empowered, accomplished woman who is known for speaking her mind! This happened to me as a mother of two children.
On April 19, Ali Zafar issued a statement to refute the allegations of sexual harassment levelled against him by Meesha Shafi.
He said, “I categorically deny any and all claims of harassment lodged against me by Ms Shafi.”
The Dear Zindagi star has revealed his intentions of taking to matter to court in order to “address this professionally and seriously rather than to lodge any allegations”. He accused Meesha of disrespecting the #MeeToo campaign by “contesting personal vendettas on social media”.
“Ultimately I am a strong believer that the truth always prevails,” he concluded.
