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Bollywood studio Yash Raj Films (YRF) on Tuesday said it has terminated the services of a key official amidst #MeToo allegations.

“Yash Raj Films terminates the services of Ashish Patil, Vice President – Brand Partnerships and Talent Management and Business and Creative Head – Y-Films with immediate effect,” read a statement on YRF’s official Twitter handle.

YRF Terminates Its Employ’s Services Over #MeToo Allegations!

Patil came under the scanner after an aspiring actress anonymously accused him of sexually exploiting her.

On his part, Patil had denied the allegation last week, calling them “untrue, fabricated, extremely defamatory and agenda-driven”.