'Horn Ok Pleassss' producer denes sexual harassment on film's set

Press Trust of India  |  Mumbai 

of "Horn Ok Pleassss" submitted an application before police Monday, stating that no molestation took place on the sets of the movie as alleged by

According to a senior official, the producer, Samee Siddiqui, submitted the application at station this morning.

"today morning submitted the application at station," Manoj Kumar Sharma, Additional CP (WR) said.

Siddiqui claimed the matter had already been investigated by station. No molestation took place (on the sets of the movie) and this was a publicity stunt.

On Saturday, filed a police complaint against Patekar for allegedly harassing her on the sets of the film in 2008.

Rakesh Sarang, director of "Horn Ok Pleassss", had also backed Patekar.

"She misunderstood the enthusiasm of Mr Patekar. There were so many people on the sets. If somebody wanted to do it, why do it in front of everyone?" Sarang told last month.

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First Published: Mon, October 08 2018. 16:15 IST