#MeToo fallout: Mukesh Chhabra removed from 'Kizzie Aur Manny' over sexual harassment allegations

MUMBAI: Casting director Mukesh Chhabra, who was all set to make his directorial debut with the Hindi remake of "The Fault in our Stars", has been suspended from the film over sexual harassment allegations by multiple women.

In a statement released Friday, the production house, Fox Star Studios, said till the time Mukesh Chhabra Casting Company concludes its inquiry into the allegations, the director remains suspended.



"Kizzie Aur Manny" stars Sushant Singh Rajput and Sanjana Singh.

In a report published by a tabloid, four aspiring actors accused Chhabra and another casting director Vicky Sidana of harassing them during audition process.

Chhabra had earlier denied the "unsubstantiated wild anonymous allegations" in a letter posted on his Twitter handle.


Chabbra is known for working on films such as "Gangs of Wasseypur", Dangal", "Rockstar", "Shahid" and "Kai Po Che!" among others. JUR SHD