Gauahar Khan Speaks Up On The Slap Controversy

[tps_footer]What could be more embarrassing than a stranger coming up to you and assaults you amidst the presence of thousands. It was a tragic incident that happened with model and actress Gauahar Khan, when a youngster in front of thousands slapped her, leaving her in tears.

The actor was shooting the finale of the reality show ‘India’s Rawstar’ on Sunday, when the accused, indentified to be Akil Malik, 24 rushed onto the stage and slapped her. Though the actress pacified herself and continued the shoot, she later lodged the complaint and Malik, who was grabbed by the team was arrested.

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Speaking out about the incident, Gauahar Khan in a press conference shared her side of the story. She said, “Why doesn’t a loser like him have the fear of the law before he decides to attack a girl who is unarmed and unprepared and someone who is in a state to try and do her work to the best of her ability. This loser doesn’t represent my beautiful faith, which in itself means peace and submission. He apparently attacked me because I am an actress. He wanted to send out his warped message. I am using the same status to appeal all women to stand against such acts.

Also, despite the shock, I didn’t let the incident spoil the finale of the show and completed my shoot. I feel the pain of all women who go through such kind of attacks in the name of moral policing. I know this man does not represent the youth of India because the young boys who were outraged by his cowardly attack on me outnumbered the coward. I assure you all that I am hurt but not out. I am shocked but more determined. I felt injured but stronger than ever.”

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Despite the strong presence of over 250 bouncers and the audience of around 2,500 Malik who had been coming to the set as a member of the audience from past three days managed to reach the stage, he further assaulted and abused Gauahar by trying to touch the actress and criticized her for wearing Skimpy clothes and dancing to item songs despite being a Muslim.

After Deepika Padukone, Sonakshi Sinha, it is now Gauahar Khan who has been a victim to such demeaning act. But the sad part is even when they raise their voice, their action is termed to be a ‘publicity stunt’ which makes it much more difficult for them.

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