Meet Bigg Boss 16 contestant, director Sajid Khan

It’s that point of the yr when Bigg Boss returns and we keep on with the small display screen for hours collectively to observe how a string of contestants aka housemates survive in Salman Khan’s Bigg Boss home for over fifteen weeks.

One of the largest names getting into the Bigg Boss home in its sixteenth season is Bollywood director and #MeToo accused Sajid Khan. Sajid, who made his directorial debut with Darna Zaroori Hai (2006), has helmed among the largest entertainers like Akshay Kumar’s Housefull and Housefull 2.

Sajid Khan with Akshay Kumar. (Photo: Sajid Khan/Twitter)

Sajid is the brother of Bollywood filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan. Filmmakers Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar are his cousins.

Sajid Khan with sister Farah Khan. (Photo: Sajid Khan/Twitter)

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— Sajid Khan (@MerelySajidOk) September 15, 2018

Sajid Khan has been away from the limelight after he was caught up in controversies within the wake of the #MeToo motion. Several of Sajid’s feminine colleagues accused him of sexual misconduct. On the premise on these severe allegations, The Indian Film and Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA) had barred him from directing movies.

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— Sajid Khan (@MerelySajidOk) October 12, 2018

Actors Mandana Karimi, Saloni Chopra, Rachel White, Simran Suri, Marina Kunwar, Aahana Kumra, Dimple Paula, Sherlyn Chopra and journalist Karishma Upadhyay have accused Sajid of sexual misconduct. Late actor Jiah Khan’s sister Karishma Khan additionally accused the director of sexually harassing Jiah when she spoke to BBC for the documentary, Death of Bollywood (2021).

Sajid Khan was set to make a comeback with Housefull 4 (2019), however because of the sexual allegations in opposition to him, he was requested to step down from the challenge. However, Sajid was nonetheless given author credit score on the movie.

Sajid is now making his comeback as a director with 100%, starring John Abraham, Riteish Deshmukh, Shehnaaz Gill and Nora Fatehi.

Bigg Boss Season 16 will air on Monday-Friday at 10 pm and 9:30 pm on weekends.