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Veteran actor Alok Nath expelled from CINTAA

14th November 2018

Trouble surrounds veteran Bollywood actor Alok Nath who has been essaying ethical roles all his life. The actor has been expelled from The Cine and TV Artistes' Association (CINTAA). The news came via their official twitter handle.

Amit Behl, Sr. Joint Secretary & Chairman of CINTAA was quoted by a leading daily, "The decision was taken when Alok did not appear for the ICC meeting. He should have been there." Vinita Nanda who accused the 62-year-old first in a media trial later on filed the case.

Nanda's lawyer said, "This is a landmark decision. Vinta Nanda must be very happy. It just shows that women can now speak up about their personal harassment and seek justice. The system is getting cleaned up. There is hope."

An official letter was sent to Vinita Nanda by CINTAA that read, "Dear Madam, This is with reference to your complaint letter dated 9th October 2018 along with all other allegations and issues as reported by the members of our fraternity against Mr. Alok Nath.It was decided in the Executive Committee meeting dated 12th November 2018 to expel Mr. Alok Nath from the membership of our Association (CINTAA) with immediate effect.Thanks and regards Amit Behl, Sr. Joint Secretary & Chairman, Outreach Committee." 

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