Actor Akshay Kumar's wife Twinkle was arrested by police six days after a case was registered against the couple for allegedly indulging in an obscene act during a fashion show, but the former actress was released on bail.
Actor Akshay Kumar's wife Twinkle was arrested by police six days after a case was registered against the couple for allegedly indulging in an obscene act during a fashion show, but the former actress was released on bail.
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Twinkle went to Vakola police station with a lawyer last night and surrendered. Police arrested her but she was immediately released on a bail bond of Rs 950.
The duo and organisers of the fashion show have been booked under section 294 IPC (obscene act and songs), police said. Since it is a bailable offence, Twinkle was released by police immediately.
Police said it would file a chargesheet in a court which will decide whether to frame charges against the accused or not. In case the charges are framed, they would face the trial, police said.
Akshay was walking down the ramp at Lakme Fashion show last week when he suddenly stopped in front of his wife who was seated in the front row and asked her to unbutton his jeans.
Anil Nair, city-based social activist, had registered a police complaint against Akshay, wife Twinkle and the organisers on obscenity charges.
Akshay and Twinkle have been booked under Section 294 of IPC, whichsays that whoever does any obscene act or recites any obscene song in a public place shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months or fine or both.
This is not for the first time that actors or models have faced obscenity charges. In 1995, well known models Madhu Sapre and Milind Soman were booked when they posed semi-nude with a python wrapped around them for a shoe advertisement.
The trial has not yet concluded. On May 18, 2006, a case was registered against Rakhi Sawant for her alleged obscene gestures and skimpy dress during her stage performance at Kolhapur for a well-known beer brand.
Actor Mallika Sherawat also faced obscenity charges when she performed at a five star hotel on the New Year eve in 2006. A magistrate discharged her in the case saying allegations were not substantiated and the complainant has filed an appeal in sessions court against her discharge.
A Madurai lawyer had recently moved a local court against actor Shilpa Shetty and Reema Sen for their semi-nude posters.
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