Sajid Khan recalls thinking of ‘ending his life’ many times in the last 6 years after MeToo accusations; says, “I believed offence is the best defence

Sajid Khan was one of the names that trended the most during the MeToo movement. The filmmaker has several women throwing shocking allegations at him. He had to even quit directing Housefull 4 midway due to such accusations. Now, after 6 years, Sajid Khan shares how he was mentally and financially disturbed after Me Too accusations. He even opened up about his mother’s death.

Sajid Khan on life after Me Too allegations

In an interview with Hindustan Times, Khan expresses how he had suicidal thoughts and had to sell his house as he had no earnings. He expressed, “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. Despite getting a clearance from Indian Film and Television Directors Association (IFTDA). I’m trying to get back on my feet. I had to sell my house and move to a rented flat because of no earnings.” He added, “I was 14 when I started earning because my dad (actor, producer, and director, Kamran Khan) passed away, leaving me and (my sister) Farah (Khan Kunder, filmmaker and choreographer) with debts. Today, I wish my mum was alive (Menaka Irani died in 2024) to see me try to get back on my feet.”

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On leaving Housefull 4 midway

Opening up about about quitting Housefull 4 and hiding news from his mother, he avers, “I left Housefull 4 because I didn’t want the dates to get shuffled. The producer, Sajid Nadiadwala, had put up a big set with 10–15 busy actors. Changing dates would’ve disrupted the film for years. Mine was a trial by media, very one-sided. What does a man work for? Respect. When that’s taken away, your self-respect comes into doubt. I was known for my offensive humour — I believed offence was the best defence. But I’ve learned the hard way. I never disrespected women, and I never will.”

“I was worried she’d have a heart attack if she found out. I told Farah (my sister) to hide the newspapers from her. For 10 days, I pretended everything was fine, leaving the house and coming back as if I’d been on set… I’ve never, and will never, say anything against any woman. But yes, the last six years have been a period of self-assessment,” concluded Sajid.

On the work front, Sajid Khan was a part of Bigg Boss 16. He is best known for helming Heyy Babyy, Darna Zaroori Hai, and Himmatwala among others.

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