Ali Zafar clarifies 'Malala' comment, says Meesha Shafi targeted him for personal gains
- By Web Desk -
- Apr 27, 2019
LAHORE: Singer Ali Zafar on Saturday said that fellow celebrity Meesha Shafi, who accused him of sexual harassment, targeted him for personal gains.
The famed singer maintained that Meesha Shafi filed for Canadian immigration after accusing him of sexual harassment and “may probably tried to become Malala” but failed.
As his Malala statement came under fire on social media, Zafar took to Twitter, explaining “Malala is a true warrior who stands for truth and justice having made great sacrifices. Meesha cannot become her by lying and running away from justice hiding behind fake profiles on social media.”
The actor tweeted using the hashtag #FaceTheCourtMeeshaShafi.
#Malala is a true warrior who stands for truth and justice having made great sacrifices. Meesha cannot become her by lying and running away from justice hiding behind fake profiles on social media. #FaceTheCourtMeeshaShafi
— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) April 27, 2019
Earlier, while speaking to media outside a session court in Lahore, Zafar claimed that he was targeted through an organised plan for personal gains. He further clarified that Meesha’s case was dismissed as was her appeal and “I am not guilty in the eyes of law.”
He added: “I had filed a defamation case against her and [for its hearing] I was appeared before the court today without even being called.”
The case was lodged for the compensation against the losses that “I and my family suffered financially, mentally and in other ways for a year,” the singer continued.
He urged that the case should be decided speedily “so my truth and their lie can be revealed in front of the world.”
“I was targeted through a proper plan for personal gains. All such campaigns against me are based on lies.”
Social media campaigns “are still ongoing against me and I have taken this up with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA),” Zafar stated, adding that, “Meesha’s lawyer has been following and retweeting fake accounts.”
Later, the artist also took to Twitter to post a comprehensive statement about the case.
My statement and media talk outside session court in Lahore https://t.co/7E21xX7ViH #FaceTheCourtMeeshaShafi pic.twitter.com/5YqfV1ILH6
— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) April 27, 2019
Previously, in April 2018, Meesha alleged Ali that he sexually beleaguered her. Later, Ali Zafar took oath to drag this case to court. Under the Defamation Ordinance 2002, the case was filed by the male actor, asserting compensation of Rs1 billion.