Rajesh Puri said Alok Nath has distanced himself from the industry after the #MeToo allegations. Claiming the actor no longer accepts work, he added, "He doesn't want to face anyone," and mostly remains confined to his home.
Actor Alok Nath, who became a household name for portraying traditional father figures in Bollywood films and television shows and was famously dubbed Bollywood’s 'Sanskari Babuji,' faced sexual harassment allegations from several women during the #MeToo movement in the Hindi film industry in 2018-19. Since the controversy, the 70-year-old actor has largely stayed away from the public eye, with his childhood friend and actor Rajesh Puri revealing that Alok now lives an isolated life and avoids accepting work offers.
Alok Nath Lives In Isolation After #MeToo Row
"When the MeToo allegations were made against Alok Nath, everyone was shocked because he was known as a 'sanskari' actor. After the allegations, he completely withdrew himself. He has almost disappeared from the industry and mostly stays confined to his home," Rajesh told Money Control.
Furthermore, Rajesh shared that whenever he invites Alok Nath to his home or farmhouse, the actor avoids meeting him. He added that while Alok sometimes speaks warmly over the phone, he feels that a talented actor’s potential is going to waste. Rajesh also revealed that Alok no longer accepts work offers and prefers to work from home, as he remains deeply hurt.
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