MeToo Movement: ‘Radha Kyun Gori Main Kyun Kaala’ makers suspend their association with casting director Vicky Sidana

Iulia Vantur as Lord Krishna's disciple in ‘Radha Kyun Gori Main Kyun Kaala’
Iulia Vantur as Lord Krishna's disciple in ‘Radha Kyun Gori Main Kyun Kaala’
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The makers of ‘Radha Kyun Gori Main Kyun Kaala’ have suspended their association with casting director Vicky Sidana, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by actress Kritika Sharma.

The actress has accused the casting director of trying to rape her in 2013. According to reports, she has filed an official complaint with the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Maharashtra.

On Wednesday, the production house Studio 5 Elements of the film issued a statement, which read, "Studio 5 Elements is committed to creating a safe, healthy and peaceful working environment for women. We strongly believe that anyone found guilty of misconduct should be punished. As a production house, we stand by the #MeToo movement and have decided not to work with any proven offenders. Our association with Vicky Sidana will remain held in abeyance until a thorough investigation.”

Directed by Prem R. Soni, ‘Radha Kyun Gori Main Kyun Kaala’ features Iulia Vantur as Lord Krishna’s disciple. Moreover, if reports are to be believed, former Bigg Boss 11 contestant and winner Shilpa Shinde will be seen marking her debut in Bollywood with the upcoming film.

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