Actress Payal Ghosh, who has accused filmmaker Anurag Kashyap of raping her seven years ago, on Tuesday met Maharashtra Governor B.S. Koshyari, and sought action against him.
Ghosh filed an FIR against the director, who is known for his work in Manmarziyan, Gangs of Wasseypur.
Payal was accompanied by her advocate Nitin Satpute and Rajya Sabha MP Ramdas Athawale who has come out in her support in the case. The actor has given a letter to the Maharashtra Governor for security claiming that her life is under threat. The meeting took place at Raj Bhavan in the city. Payal was accompanied by Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale.
Payal Ghosh said, “He has supported me and we have to go all the way. The naysayers will be there but I will not stop, not stop and not stop. Bring it on.”
Payal’s advocate Nitin Satpute said, “We have given a letter to the Governor seeking protection, and informed him about the case. Ramdas Athawale also requested him to look into the matter because the police are not doing anything. He assured us that he is concerned about atrocities against women happening in the state and will be looking into the matter. I have asked for Y-category security for Payal and myself. Payal has a threat to her life and I am protecting her, so I am also vulnerable from anti-social elements.”