It seems like Meesha Shafi’s courage to speak against singer/actor Ali Zafar has given many other women a motivation to voice their experiences with the ‘Teefa in Trouble’ actor.
Yesterday, Pakistani singer Meesha came forward with her allegation against Ali, claiming that the actor sexually harassed her on multiple occasions. Hours after this, many other women are now speaking up against the Ali.
Famous blogger Humna Raza took to Twitter and narrated an incident from a year-and-a-half ago when she met Ali at an event. She revealed that the actor allegedly touched her inappropriately when she was taking a selfie with him.
@itsmeeshashafi you’re not alone. Please read this. #metoo @merabichrayaar @HaadeaP pic.twitter.com/3KzIenHnQn
— Humna Raza (@HumnaRaza) April 19, 2018
Similarly, journalist Maham Javaid also leveled accusations against Ali for trying to kiss her cousin around many years ago. She tweeted that over the years they forgot the story themselves, until today after Meesha made harassment allegations against Ali.
So @itsmeeshashafi's brave sharing of her experience reminded me of a story about @AliZafarsays from many many years ago, when Ali Zafar tried to kiss my cousin and pull my cousin into a restroom with him. Luckily my cousin's friends were there to push Ali Zafar off https://t.co/kBQbBiwyFP
— Maham Javaid (@JMaham) April 19, 2018
This was on a boat on the way to a party at the Yacht Club between 2004-2005. Why don't I remember the date? Bc this is what's crazy: in those days such sexual harassment was such a non issue and simultaneously such a taboo that we hardly spoke about it
— Maham Javaid (@JMaham) April 19, 2018
We didn't even think of telling anyone, apart from friends, or reporting him because "he's a celebrity, no one would possibly care or listen". And tbh over the years we forgot the story ourselves, until today. Thanks @itsmeeshashafi for reminding us that our stories matters
— Maham Javaid (@JMaham) April 19, 2018
Make up artist Leena Ghani also shared a similar story and spoke about how Ali has treated her in the past. She claimed that over the years who according to them had touched them inappropriately.
Thank you @itsmeeshashafi for your courage and your bravery. It’s never easy. But that should never silence us. I am in total solidarity with you. You are not alone in this because #Metoo #TimesUp #WeBelieveYou pic.twitter.com/hkQ61bqnFH
— Leena (@Leena_Ghani) April 19, 2018
She thanked Meesha for her courage and her bravery, which, according to Leena, gave her the courage to speak up too.
Another Twitter user by the name of Sofi also alleged that Ali molested a high school student volunteer during a fundraising event at Washington DC.
This is really sad. When he came to Washington DC for SK fundraiser, I had high school student volunteer crying in a bathroom bcos he molesyed her, women like you protect men like that and vulnerable kids pay the price; awful
— Sofi (@seraphina444) April 19, 2018
In the wake of the #Metoo campaign, ‘Jugni’ singer Meesha had shared her own sexual misconduct experience, accusing Ali of sexually abusing her many times. Seeing her tweets, Meesha has received a mixed reaction from Ali and her fans. Many have bashed her for accusing a renowned name without 'proper evidence' against him.
Many celebrities have lent their support to Meesha including Urwa Hocane, Osman Khalid Butt and Reham Khan.