Ananta bashes critics who claim he 'rents' audiences

This Eid-ul-Fitr saw the release of the Ananta Jalil and Barsha starrer, "Kill Him". Now, controversies surrounding the film have started to come to light. The film's director, Mohammad Iqbal has been accused of hiring garment workers and harassing journalists.

On Sunday (April 23) at 4 pm, the alleged 'paid audience' came to the lobby of Star Cineplex in Bashundhara City. The camera, tripod and boom mics of the invited journalists were taken away. Allegations have now been made that attempts were made to harass the media, with particular allegations of sexual harassment against female journalists.

Now, the star of "Kill Him", Ananta Jalil has spoken out about these allegations. The actor stated that he was hurt after hearing these complaints. In particular, he stated that the 'overcrowding' situation caused the alleged harassment of journalists.

Speaking to the media, Ananta said, "After hearing these reports, I was in a lot of pain all night. When I heard from others that people raised their hands against my journalist brothers and sisters, I was very upset all night."

The actor continued, stating, "You were all in the food court of Bashundhara City for half an hour on that day. Your cameras did not even see Barsha. Why was that? She was surrounded by four or five girls, against the railing, because there was such a large crowd. In the meantime, you all saw what was happening."

Ananta also expressed his anger at the allegation of hiring audience members, to which he replied, "The person who is spreading this allegation, their father hired these people. These chotoloks who are saying we hired garments workers, you know nothing about garments workers. Why do you make these false allegations? This is why I am angry today. It is the same reason Barsha cried in Madhumita Hall during 'Din: The Day'."

When "Din: The Day" was released during Eid-ul-Azha last year, Ananta Jalil had also been accused of bringing 'hired audience members' to increase the crowd in theatres. However, no major incidents of harassment had taken place back then.