#MeToo: India, If I Am found Hanging From Ceiling…, Says Actor Payal Ghosh; Read Her Full Post

Mumbai: Actor Payal Ghosh, who has accused filmmaker Anurag Kashyap of sexual misconduct, took to her Instagram handle on Thursday and expressed fear for her safety.

Payal said that when she gave an interview regarding the incident to a leading news portal, the latter sought permission from the filmmaker for publishing it.

The actress further stated that she may soon be found hanging, but it won’t be suicide. However, people would be ready to declare that she was depressed and on medication, she added.

“I have given an interview regarding the entire episode on Mr. Kashyap to a renowned portal and the next thing I get to know that they are seeking permission from Mr. Kashyap himself. India, if I am found hanging from the ceiling, remember this. I didn’t commit suicide. They have the narrative ready of depression and medication. #NotGoingDown #metoo,” wrote Payal on Instgram.

Payal has filed a rape complaint against Anurag Kashyap with the Mumbai police. In her complaint, she has alleged that the filmmaker raped her at a place at Yari Road in Versova in 2013.

“Finally, FIR has been lodged against the accused for rape, wrongful restrain, wrongful confinement and outraging the modesty of woman U/S 376(1), 354, 341, 342 of IPC,” tweeted Payal’s lawyer after filing the complaint.