Comedian Aditi Mittal Issues Apology For 'Jokingly' Kissing Kaneez Surka Without Her Consent
While sexual harassment allegations are pouring out from all corners in the wake of #MeToo movement, which has finally arrived in India, what happened yesterday left people somewhat startled.
Female comedian Kaneez Surka took to Twitter to reveal that she was ¡°forcefully kissed¡± by her fellow comedian Aditi Mittal, in front the audience during the show. She accused that she put her tongue inside her mouth. All this happened without her consent, she said.
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As soon as Kaneez Surka had posted this on Twitter, Aditi Mittal retweeted her tweet. Hours later, she issued an apology, accepted that she gave her a peck on the lips without consent. Also, she clarified that it was meant as a joke and that she didn¡¯t use her tongue to kiss.
Read her entire statement below.
