Actor Arsalan Butt issued a legal notice to fellow-actor Mamya Shajaffar following her recent allegations of workplace harassment made during an appearance on a podcast.
Butt posted a legal notice on Instagram addressed to Shajaffar, alongside a caption that read, “May the curse of God be upon the liars.”
He added, “Legal notice has been sent against false and defamatory remarks. I need a public apology within a given time period or else be ready for defamation, criminal proceedings, and a lot more.”
Butt also reiterated in the comments that the accusations were false, adding, “I am neither vulgar nor an attention or fame seeker. There will be severe consequences.”
The legal notice reportedly describes the allegations as “false, baseless, malicious, and defamatory,” demanding that Shajaffar withdraw her statements, remove the interview, issue a public apology, and refrain from repeating similar claims in the future.
The notice came days after Shajaffar spoke on a podcast regarding her worst acting experience in the entertainment industry, claiming that Butt made her uncomfortable on set. Describing him as a “thirsty man,” she claiming Butt acted inappropriately based on her appearance and created tension during interactions, including a heated exchange over a discussion involving feminism.
Shajaffar further alleged that during an attempted reconciliation on set, Butt tried to hug her, and upon refusal, reacted angrily and caused a scene.
Shajaffar has not yet publicly responded to the legal notice. She is currently set to make her film debut in Luv Di Suan, opposite Farhan Saeed, which is expected to release around Eidul Azha.
