Makers of Iulia Vantur's film suspend casting director Vicky Sidana

"Studio 5 Elements is committed to creating a safe, healthy and peaceful working environment for women. We strongly believe that anyone found guilty of misconduct should be punished. As a production house, we stand by the #MeToo movement and have decided not to work with any proven offenders. Our association with Vicky Sidana will remain held on abeyance until a thorough investigation," the statement added.

Vantur will be seen playing the role of a Lord Krishna disciple in the film, which will be directed by Prem R Soni. In a previous interview with mid-day, she revealed she plays the role of a sexual abuse survivor in the offering.

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