Actor Alok Nath, who has been accused of rape by writer-director Vinta Nanda and has been granted anticipatory bail, has surfaced from hiding to speak, albeit conditionally.
"The honourable court and my lawyers have advised me to keep completely silent for now. In fact I've been quiet throughout. Maybe, some words escaped my mouth in my state of angst. But otherwise I've been lying absolutely low for the last three months," Alok said.

"It is not right for me to make any comment at the moment. But yes, we (Alok and his team of lawyers) got anticipatory bail, and we're very grateful for that. Now, when I am in a position to speak I will have a heart-to-heart with you." Alok did, however, express gratitude to his wife Ashu. He said, "She has been a pillar of strength for me. I am grateful to God that in my journey she has been my co-traveler throughout. She has been with me always. And my truth is her truth, and that's God's truth. So I am grateful to God for that."

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Alok says his next legal move would depend on the court order. He said, “I cannot preempt anything right now. But one thing I can tell you. This battle will reach its logical conclusion, and the truth, whatever it is, will be revealed."

Vinta last year had taken to social media and in a lengthy post had accused Alok of rape and sexual harassment in the wake of #MeToo allegations. Although she did not take his name the post was clear as to whom the perpetrator was. Following her allegations, several celebrities came out voicing their grievances and sexual harassment incidents against Alok.

(With Inputs from IANS)