Priyanka Chopra and a host of other high-profile celebrities have come out in support of a Bollywood actress who claimed she was sexually harassed by a veteran actor.

Tanushree Dutta, a former Miss India, claimed Nana Patekar, a veteran actor now aged 67, had harassed her on sets of a film in 2008. She had made the same allegations shortly after the incident and Patekar denied the allegations.

Newlyweds, Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra (L) and US musician Nick Jonas (R) pose for photographs during a reception in New Delhi, India, 04 December 2018. According to media reports, the.

Chopra tweeted: 'Agreed.the world needs to #BelieveSurviviors.'

Dutta recently told Zoon TV: 'Back then, these incidents would be discussed only behind closed doors and not openly, as is being done now. No one supported me.'

Priyanka Chopra and a host of other high-profile celebrities have come out in support of a Bollywood actress who claimed she was harassed by a veteran actor

Tanushree Dutta (left), a Bollywood actress and former Miss India, claimed Nana Patekar (right), a veteran actor now aged 67, had harassed her on sets of a film in 2008

Calls to Patekar on Friday went unanswered, but Rajendra Shirodkar, a lawyer for Patekar, threatened legal action against Dutta for making 'false allegations'.

'We've sent her a notice for making false allegations. She should apologize to my client,' Shirodkar told Reuters. 'If she doesn't, then we shall chart a future course of action'.

Dutta alleges that Patekar wanted an 'intimate step' with her in a dance number in the film 'Horn OK Please'.

When she refused, Dutta alleges that Patekar called workers of a local political party who damaged her car and threatened her.

Tanushree Dutta had made the same allegations shortly after the incident in 2008, which he had denied

Bollywood star Nana Patekar (pictured) denied the allegations put before him

Priyanka tweeted her support for Dutta on social media with the message 'the world needs to #BelieveSurvivors'

Earlier this week, Tanushree's plight was detailed in depth by journalist Janice Sequeira, who noted that her story now was exactly the same as the one a decade ago

Earlier this week, Tanushree's plight was detailed in depth by journalist Janice Sequeira, who noted that her story now was exactly the same as the one a decade ago.

The #MeToo movement has found resonance in Bollywood, where the vast majority of producers and film-makers are men, most of whom are from prominent families in the film industry.

As well as Priyanka, a slew of high-profile Bollywood stars including Twinkle Khanna, Sonah Ahuja and Farham Akhtar backed Tanushree as they referenced Janice's thread.

As well as Priyanka, a slew of high-profile Bollywood stars including Twinkle Khanna, Sonah Ahuja and Farham Akhtar backed Tanushree as they referenced Janice's thread

Nana Patekar (pictured) was accused of sexually harrassing Ms Dutta on a film set

However, despite a plethora of support, Bollywood actor Salman Khan received backlash for this response after he was asked about Tanushree's case.

'I am not aware of this. Let me understand what is happening and I am sure the legal teams will handle that,' Khan told a journalist at a recent event.

However, Twitter users slammed the star for attempting to 'humiliate' the journalist with his response and even predicted that once he's aware of the full story, he would most likely side with Nana.

Despite a plethora of support, Bollywood actor Salman Khan (pictured) received backlash for this response after he was asked about Tanushree's case

Twitter users slammed the star for attempting to 'humiliate' the journalist with his response and even predicted that once he's aware of the full story, he would most likely side with Nana

The #MeToo movement was a viral hashtag which has inspired women who claim to have been victims of sexual harassment or assault to share their stories.

The hashtag took off in October 2017 in an attempt to demonstrate widespread prevalence of sexual assault or harassment.

It took off shortly after the allegations against movie producer Harvey Weinstein.

The #MeToo movement was a viral hashtag which has inspired women who claim to have been victims of sexual harassment or assault to share their stories. Pictured: Tanushree Dutta attends the 'Winners in Life & Nightingale Awards' event in Mumbai

The hashtag took off in October 2017 shortly after allegations against movie producer Harvey Weinstein emerged

FORMER Miss World Priyanka Chopra took Hollywood by storm with her role in the Baywatch remake.

Here's everything you need to know about the star who was among the guests at the Royal Wedding and finished her year by walking down the aisle herself.

Who is Priyanka Chopra?

Priyanka Chopra, 36, was born in Jharkhand, India on 18th July in 1982.

In 2000 she was crowned Miss World and Miss World Continental Queen of Beauty- Asia & Oceania in a competition held in the then Millennium Dome in London.

Despite initially training in psychiatry, the beauty pageants gave her a platform to become one of India's most highly paid actresses.

She made her Bollywood movie debut in 2003 in the film Hero but her breakout role came in 2004 thriller Aitraaz.

Priyanka also does a lot of charity work and was appointed UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Children’s Rights in 2010.

How does Priyanka Chopra know Meghan Markle and what did she wear to the Royal Wedding?

Priyanka Chopra attended the Royal Wedding wearing a lavender Vivienne Westwood suit before changing into a stunning gold dior gown for the evening reception.

She has been friends with the actress for many years and even wrote about her for Time 100 in 2018.

She said: 'Somewhere among biryani, poutine and endless conversations, I realised just how deeply Meghan Markle cares for the world.

“With her, what you see is real, and what you get is a relatable young woman with her heart and mind in the right place.'

Priyanka also shared a touching Instagram post on the day of the Royal Wedding which read: 'Every once in a while there is a moment when time stands still..that happened today.

'You my friend. were the epitome of grace, love and beauty.

'Every choice made at this wedding by you both will go down in history, not just because it was your wedding but because this incredible wedding stood for change and hope.

What films has Priyanka Chopra starred in?

Priyanka has starred in a number of top-grossing Indian films and won a National Film Award for Best Actress for her role in the 2008 film Fashion.

She was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine in 2016.

She has received the Dadasaheb Phalke award - the highest honour in India for cinema, as well as an International Acclaimed Actress award.

Walmart returns online. In 2017 she starred in the new Baywatch film as Victoria Leeds alongside Dwayne 'the rock' Johnson and Zac Efron.

She is currently working on series three of the thriller series Quantico and will star in American drama A Kid Like Jake which is set to premiere at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival.

Alongside her acting career, Priyanka is also a talented singer releasing a number of singles and collaborating with the likes of Pitbull and Will.i.am.

Who's her husband Nick Jonas?

The couple announced their engagement on August 18, 2018. Download artcut 2009 full crack.

They both posted the same photo of the two of them on Instagram, with Priyanka's engagement ring on show.

Nick commented on Priyanka's post 'Wow. congrats. He's the luckiest guy in the world.'

The Sun exclusively revealed how Priyanka and Nick have taken inspiration from her pal Meghan Markle’s Royal Wedding for their own big day — by hiring a palace fit for a princess.

They tied the knot on Saturday, December 1, 2018, at Umaid Bhawan Palace, in Jodhpur, India, with a whole week of festivities leading up to their nuptials.

Nick’s pastor dad, Paul led the Christian ceremony, and Priyanka wore a Ralph Lauren dress.