CINTAA to send show cause notice to Alok Nath after Vinta Nanda accuses him of rape

By Gurpreet Kaur

on October 09, 2018

The Me Too movement in India is currently in full force with several women from different walks of life mustering up courage to point out their sexual predators. The latest woman to join the bandwagon is producer of the popular 90s show, Vinta Nanda, who accused veteran actor Alok Nath of sexually harassing and raping her almost two decades ago. Now a day after her allegations, Cine And TV Artistes' Association or CINTAA, has extended 'full support' to the Tara producer.

In a Twitter post, the executive member of CINTAA, Sushant Singh apologised to Vinita and mentioned that a show cause notice will be sent to Alok Nath in the light of allegations put on him by her. He also urged the producer to file a complaint against Alok, claiming that CINTAA will support her in every way possible.

Dear @vintananda I am so so sorry. As @CintaaOfficial a show-cause Notice will be sent to @aloknath first thing in the mrng, why he shudnt b expld. Unfortunately we’ve to follow the due process. I urge u to file a complaint against this vile creature, we extend u full support.

— sushant singh (@sushant_says) October 8, 2018

Meanwhile, as per sources, a team of CINTAA will be visiting Vinta at her residence soon. Post that, Alok will be asked to appear before the film and television body by tomorrow, October 10.

Recently, CINTAA received backlash for ignoring Tanushree Dutta's complaint of alleged harassment by actor Nana Patekar on the sets of a 2008 film. It looks like CINTAA is now making sure to take quick action in Vinta's case.

https://www.facebook.com/vintananda/posts/10156499299095560

Earlier on Monday, Vinta in a harrowing account, revealed her ordeal by stating that the most "sanskaari (cultured) person in the film and television industry" sexually violated her. Referring him as the "lead actor" and a "television star of that decade", Vinta's suggestive remarks were good enough for everyone to figure out that the "predator in question" was indeed Alok Nath.