In an interesting turn of events, the accused who slapped Gauhar Khan at India’s Raw Star finale, now claims it was a publicity stunt.
The man in question, Akil Mallik, was a member of the audience. On the grand finale, he initially accused Gauhar of wearing short clothes despite being a Muslim, made lewd comments and then physically assaulted her.
And now, talking to a national television channel, Akil claims that he was paid in order to slap the actress in public.
Akil, who is a junior artiste, met Gauhar on November 28, 2014, two days before the incident took place.
Apparently Gauhar promised that he would get a lucrative role in Salman Khan’s Dabangg 3 if he slaps the actress on stage.
Ask him about why he changed his statement and Akil maintains that the whole incident was planned.
It was decided what statement should be given for records. Gauhar was not true to her word and that made him voice the truth.
Gauhar’s slapgate has created a lot of buzz with several celebrities standing up in support of her. The facts that are now coming to fore are contorted enough to doubt on its authenticity.
