Pakistan Singer Meesha Shafi Faces 3 Years In Jail For Falsely Accusing Ali Zafar Of Sexual Misconduct

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Pakistani singer Meesha Shafi who accused Singer Ali Zafar of sexual harassment a few years back is facing a jail term up to three years according to a report of Mail Online. (Image courtesy - @meesha.shafi/Instagram)

The singer accused Ali Zafar of sexually harassing her during the #MeToo 2018 movement and claimed that she has been the victim of sexual misconduct by her colleague in the industry even when she was an empowered women. (Image courtesy - @meesha.shafi/Instagram)

Meesha revealed in a statement, "I have been subjected, on more than one occasion, to sexual harassment of a physical nature at the hands of a colleague from my industry: Ali Zafar. These incidences did not happen when I was young, or just entering the industry. This happened to me even though I am an empowered, accomplished woman who is known for speaking her mind! This happened to me as a mother of two children." (Image courtesy - @meesha.shafi/Instagram)

Her statement further read, "It has been an extremely traumatic experience for me and my family. Ali is someone I have known for many years and someone who I have shared the stage with. I feel betrayed by his behavior and his attitude and I know that I am not alone." (Image courtesy - @meesha.shafi/Instagram)

Reportedly, 8 other women have also accused Ali Zafar of sexual harassment after Meesha spoke up about the sexual misconduct by the singer. (Image courtesy - @meesha.shafi/Instagram)

The 'Mere Brother Ki Dulhan' actor, however, denied all the claims and filed a defamation case against Meesha Shafi and all the other women. (Image courtesy - @ali_zafar/Instagram)

He revealed in a statement, "I categorically deny all claims of harassment lodged against me by Ms Shafi. I intend to take this through the courts of law and to address this professionally and seriously rather than to lodge any allegations here, contesting personal vendettas on social media and in turn disrespecting the movement, my family, the industry and my fans. Ultimately I am a strong believer that the truth, always prevails." (Image courtesy - @ali_zafar/Instagram)

Ali also claimed that Meesha has been lying. He wrote in a tweet, "#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". (Image courtesy - @ali_zafar/Instagram)

Ali Zafar filed a defamation suit worth Rs 100 crore against Meesha Shafi at a district court claiming that the latter has damaged his reputation through her false allegations against him, a report in PTI read. (Image courtesy - @ali_zafar/Instagram)

Though Ali Zafar denied all the allegations made against him, Meesha Shafi's accusations against him surprised the entire Pakistani and Bollywood industry. (Image courtesy - @ali_zafar/Instagram)