#MeToo Accused Sajid Khan Reveals He Contemplated Suicide 'Many Times' In Past 6 Years: 'It's Been Extremely Bad'

Bollywood filmmaker Sajid Khan, who was one of the biggest names to be accused in the #MeToo movement in 2018, has now revealed how he is trying to bounce back in life. He shared that in the past six years, he has contemplated suicide many times and that times have been extremely hard for him.

In an interview with Hindustan Times, Sajid said, "I thought of ending my life many times in the last 6 years. It’s been extremely bad, in the sense that I’ve been out of work."

He shared that he is still struggling to get work despite getting a clearance from Indian Film and Television Directors Association (IFTDA) in the #MeToo cases against him. He also revealed that he had to sell his house and move to a rented house as he ran out of money due to no work.

"I was 14 when I started earning because my dad passed away, leaving me and (my sister) Farah Khan with debts. Today, I wish my mum was alive to see me try to get back on my feet. More than her son, I was her caretaker. Life has been quite tough," Sajid rued.

Sajid also said that many years ago, when he worked in television, he was brash and unbothered about his statements, and that rubbed people the wrong way. "Now everybody does it on YouTube, but early on in my career, I used to say sensational things just to make headlines. Because I was so brash, I rubbed people the wrong way. I would apologise whenever I realised it, but when work stops, you start questioning your life. I’ve mellowed down. I just want to work to survive now," he said.

For those unversed, in 2018, several women accused Sajid Khan of sexual harassment. As many as nine women levelled accusations against him including Aahana Kumra, Sherlyn Chopra, Mandana Karimi, Saloni Chopra, and others.