‘Hurt and shocked’ Gauahar Khan meets press over the slapping incident

Reality TV star Gauahar Khan, who was slapped by an audience member for wearing a short dress while shooting a reality show, addressed a press conference in Mumbai on December 2. (Source: Varinder Chawla)

Gauahar said she was “hurt and shocked” by the attack but the incident has made her stronger. (Source: Varinder Chawla)

“I thank my family, friends, fans, media, TV industry and film industry for all the love and support. I assure you all that I am hurt but not out. I am shocked but more determined. I felt injured but stronger than ever,” Gauahar told reporters. (Source: Varinder Chawla)

The actress hopes the man, identified as Mohammed Akil Mallick (24) and currently in police custody, will get punished for his violent behaviour. (Source: Varinder Chawla)

Gauahar gestures during the press meet.
She also said despite her shock she did not let the incident spoil the finale of the show and completed her shoot. (Source: Varinder Chawla)

Former ‘Bigg Boss’ housemate and host of reality show, ‘India’s Raw Star’, Gauahar Khan was slapped by an audience member, while hosting the grand finale of the show on Sunday (November 30). (Source: Varinder Chawla)

The starlet was attacked and threatened by an audience member who said that, “being a Muslim woman, she should not have worn such a short dress”. (Source: Varinder Chawla)

Gauahar was clearly upset as she took a seat after the incident. (Source: Varinder Chawla)

A stony-faced Gauahar Khan, gets her makeup and hair re-done on sets. (Source: Varinder Chawla)

Gauahar Khan, later put on a brave face as she welcomed Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor on stage. (Source: Varinder Chawla)

Arjun Kapoor, who will next be seen in ‘Tevar’, opted for a black kurta with grey coloured dhoti pants. (Source: Varinder Chawla)

Gauahar seemed to have recovered enough from the unpleasant incident, as she shook a leg with Arjun on stage. (Source: Varinder Chawla)

Arjun obliges fans with a selfie. (Source: Varinder Chawla)

Judge on the show, singer Himesh Reshammiya gets ready to announce the winner. (Source: Varinder Chawla)

Winner of ‘India’s Raw Star’, Rituraj Mohanty accepts his award. (Source: Varinder Chawla)

Arjun Kapoor, who was present to promote upcoming film, ‘Tevar’, watches the performances. (Source: Varinder Chawla)