Director Sajid Khan steps down as director of Housefull 4 after allegations of sexual harassment.

Three women have spoken about the harassment they faced at the hands of Sajid. These include actor Rachel White, assistant director Saloni Chopra and a journalist.

Sajid Khan tweeted, "In the wake of the allegations against me & the pressure being put on my family, my producer and the stars of my film Houseful4, i must take the moral responsibility of stepping down from my directorial post, till the time i can allay the allegations and prove the truth. I request my friends in the media to kindly not pass judgment till the truth is out."

Just ahead of Khan stepping down, Akshay Kumar has cancelled the shoot of Housefull 4. The actor confirmed so on Twitter.

"I've just landed back in the country last night and reading a (the news has been very disturbing. I've requested the producers of Housefull 4 to cancel the shoot until further investigation. This is something that requires stringent action. I will not work with any proven offenders and all those who have been subjugated to harassment should be heard and given the justice they deserve," Akshay said.

All Sajid Khan's victims have revealed their identity to the media and spelt out details of how they were harassed by Khan, the brother of choreographer-director Farah Khan, and director of films such as Humshakals, Himmatwala and Heyy Baby.

Housefull 4 is being produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and 70% of the shooting of the film has already been done in London and Jaisalmer.