Tamil film industry non-committal over Chinmayi Sripada's sexual harassment claims against Vairamuthu
6 years, 2 months ago

Tamil film industry non-committal over Chinmayi Sripada's sexual harassment claims against Vairamuthu

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In Bollywood, popular production houses are sacking directors and actors after sexual harassment charges popped up against them on the social media. Though actors like Siddharth, Prakash Raj, Samantha and Kajal among others have extended their support to Chinmayi, industry veterans actually feel that Vairamuthu has been victimised in this issue. Recently, ace filmmaker Bharathiraja met the media in Jaffna in Sri Lanka where he was asked to comment on the sexual harassment allegations against his good friend Vairamuthu. Interacting with Tamil news channel Puthiya Thalaimurai, leading Tamil Superstar Vijay’s dad and yesteryear filmmaker SA Chandrasekhar said, “I’m confused because we all know about the achievements of Vairamuthu and his stature in the industry. Tamil Film Producers Council’s President Vishal, who is also the General Secretary of Nadigar Sangam, said that women in the film industry should open about sexual harassment immediately.

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Singamuthu undertakes not to make defamatory statements against Vadivelu in future
1 month ago

Singamuthu undertakes not to make defamatory statements against Vadivelu in future

The Hindu  

Singamuthu on Wednesday filed an affidavit before the Madras High Court undertaking that he would not make any defamatory remarks against actor S.N. Justice G. Jayachandran recorded the contents of the affidavit and closed an application filed by Mr. Vadivelu, along with his suit, to restrain Mr. Singamuthu from making defamatory allegations related to his personal and professional life either …

Malayalam actress reopens sexual harassment cases against actors
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Malayalam actress reopens sexual harassment cases against actors

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: A 51-year-old Malayalam actress, who recently lodged sexual harassment complaints against prominent actors in the film industry, reaffirmed on Sunday that she will not withdraw her complaints and will pursue them legally to seek justice. The actress had announced two days ago her decision to drop the cases, citing despair and a "lack of support from the government." She …

Bollywood actress harassment case: Andhra Pradesh government suspends three top IPS officers
4 months ago

Bollywood actress harassment case: Andhra Pradesh government suspends three top IPS officers

The Hindu  

The Andhra Pradesh government on Sunday suspended senior IPS officers P. Sitharama Anjaneyulu, Kanthi Rana Tata and Vishal Gunni, in Bollywood actor Kadambari Jethwani’s case. The suspension orders said the then Director General of Police Mr. Sitharama Anjaneyulu, Vijayawada Police Commissioner Mr. Kanthi Rana and Deputy Commissioner of Police Mr. Gunni, showed highhandedness, acted even before registering the case, and …

Actress Sanjjanaa Galrani meets Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, urges to form association for women safety
4 months, 1 week ago

Actress Sanjjanaa Galrani meets Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, urges to form association for women safety

India TV News  

Amid MeToo row in Kerala, actress Sanjjanaa Galrani On Thursday met Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and submitted a memorandum to form an association to ensure the safety of those working in the Kannada film industry. In her memorandum submitted to Karnataka CM, Home Minister of state Gangadharaiah Parmeshwar, Deputy CM DK Shivkumar and Women and Child Development Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar, she …

Tamil film industry to ban perpetrators of sexual offences for 5 years, enable legal aid for victims
4 months, 1 week ago

Tamil film industry to ban perpetrators of sexual offences for 5 years, enable legal aid for victims

The Hindu  

The South Indian Artistes’ Association has resolved to impose a five-year ban from the film industry on the perpetrators of sexual offences if a complaint is found to be true. An advisory meeting of the Gender Sensitisation and Internal Complaints Committee of the Nadigar Sangam was held on Wednesday. The committee said it will support those affected by defamatory posts …

Hema Committee report impact: Members from Kannada film industry push for probe against sexual harassment faced by women
4 months, 1 week ago

Hema Committee report impact: Members from Kannada film industry push for probe against sexual harassment faced by women

The Hindu  

Two weeks after the K Hema Committee report sent shockwaves across several Indian film industries, artistes from the Kannada film industry have responded to the ongoing issue. After actor Sruthi Hariharan demanded a panel in Sandalwood similar to that of Hema Committee, members of Film Industry For Rights and Equality have asked the Karnataka government to constitute a committee headed …

6 Years Later, Chinmayi Sripada Reiterates Demand For Justice Against Harassment By Vairamuthu
4 months, 1 week ago

6 Years Later, Chinmayi Sripada Reiterates Demand For Justice Against Harassment By Vairamuthu

News 18  

Singer Chinmayi Sripada known for her famous songs in the South industry as well as Bollywood has revealed the harassment that happened to her. The Tamil poet and lyricist Vairamuthu harassed Chinmayi and she has made serious allegations against him She wrote in her post, “I have been harassed by a lyricist, Padma Award winner, Sahitya Akademi Award for Tamil …

Hema Committee report impact: Samantha Ruth Prabhu urges Telangana government to publish subcommittee report
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Hema Committee report impact: Samantha Ruth Prabhu urges Telangana government to publish subcommittee report

The Hindu  

Lauding the efforts of Women in Cinema Collective, actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu has urged the Telangana government to publish the subcommittee report on sexual harassment. “We urge the Telangana government to publish the submitted sub committee report on sexual harassment, which can help frame government and industry policies, to establish a safe working environment for women in the TFI,” wrote …

Director Ranjith faces new FIR, now male actor accuses him of sexual assault | Know full story
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Director Ranjith faces new FIR, now male actor accuses him of sexual assault | Know full story

India TV News  

Director Ranjith is currently in the news for all the wrong reasons. After a Bengali actress Sreelekha Mitra filed a complaint with the Kochi Police against the director, now a male actor has registered a sexual assault case. On Friday, a complaint was filed against Ranjith by an aspiring male actor, who alleged that the director forced him to strip …

Some South Indian movie stars under investigation for sex crimes, police say
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Some South Indian movie stars under investigation for sex crimes, police say

Hindustan Times  

By Jose Devasia Some South Indian movie stars under investigation for sex crimes, police say KOCHI, India, - Several prominent film actors and directors are the focus of a police investigation into sexual assault and harassment in India's southern state of Kerala, a case that has added to the outrage in the country over violence against women. The investigation in …

Malayalam actors Jayasoorya, Maniyanpilla Raju booked for sexual assault
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Malayalam actors Jayasoorya, Maniyanpilla Raju booked for sexual assault

Hindustan Times  

Kochi/Thiruvananthapuram, Separate cases have been registered in Kerala against popular Malayalam actors Jayasoorya and Maniyanpilla Raju following an allegation raised by a female actor that they had sexually assaulted her, police said on Thursday. Malayalam actors Jayasoorya, Maniyanpilla Raju booked for sexual assault A senior police official from Ernakulam said an FIR under Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code …

Tamil actor Vishal says women should hit harassers, complain immediately
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil actor Vishal says women should hit harassers, complain immediately

India Today  

Tamil actor and producer Vishal has spoken about the need for measures for the safety of women in the Tamil film industry. He also said that the actors' association in Tamil Nadu, Nadigar Sangam, will be setting up a redressal forum to aid every female artist and give them a platform to register their complaints. "Many people want to come …

Five more actors in the dock over sexual abuse in Malayalam film industry
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Five more actors in the dock over sexual abuse in Malayalam film industry

Hindustan Times  

Women actors in Kerala named at least five more male actors on Monday, as more allegations of past sexual abuse surfaced in the Malayalam movie industry’s own MeToo movement sparked by the release of the Justice Hema committee report last week. On Sunday, the Kerala government constituted a Special Investigation Team composed of top IPS officers to probe such claims …

‘Mohanlal has lost his ability to respond’: Malayalam actor Shammy Thilakan amid sexual misconduct allegations
4 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Mohanlal has lost his ability to respond’: Malayalam actor Shammy Thilakan amid sexual misconduct allegations

Hindustan Times  

Malayalam actor and president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes, Mohanlal, has not released a statement in light of the recent Hema Committee report and sexual misconduct allegations on actor Siddique and filmmaker Ranjith. Shammy Thilakan on Mohanlal According to the publication, Shammy spoke to the press about recent events, stating that Mohanlal had “lost his ability to respond”. …

Geetha Vijayan Recalls Facing Harassment In Malayalam Film Industry: 'Is There Any Hope?'
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Geetha Vijayan Recalls Facing Harassment In Malayalam Film Industry: 'Is There Any Hope?'

News 18  

Veteran Malayalam actress Geetha Vijayan has recently spoken out about her distressing experiences within the Malayalam film industry, revealing that she had to take a strong stance against certain individuals to protect herself. In an interview with Manorama News, Geetha described several unsettling encounters where she had to confront inappropriate behaviour head-on, often telling the offenders to “get lost” and …

WCC steps up campaign for safe workplaces in Malayalam film industry as more women raise allegations
4 months, 2 weeks ago

WCC steps up campaign for safe workplaces in Malayalam film industry as more women raise allegations

The Hindu  

Even as more women came out with allegations against male actors and filmmakers of the Malayalam film industry, the Women in Cinema Collective which catalysed the publication of the Justice K. Hema Committee report has stepped up its campaign for safe workplaces in the industry. It was as per the demands of the WCC that the Kerala government constituted the …

Hema Committee report: SIT formed to probe sexual abuse in Malayalam filmdom
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hema Committee report: SIT formed to probe sexual abuse in Malayalam filmdom

The Hindu  

The Justice K. Hema committee’s report on the issues faced by women in the Malayalam film industry continued to rock the film world, as Sunday witnessed the exits of two high-profile men holding important positions. The government, under pressure by the Opposition and the film industry, set up a Special Investigation Team, including senior women police officers, to conduct a …

Kerala Govt Sets Up SIT To Look Into Allegations By Female Actors In Malayalam Cinema
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala Govt Sets Up SIT To Look Into Allegations By Female Actors In Malayalam Cinema

News 18  

The Kerala government on Sunday decided to constitute a Special Investigative Team to probe the allegations raised by female actors in Malayalam cinema. Earlier in the day, Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith resigned as the chairman of Kerala Chalachitra Academy following allegations of misbehaviour levelled against him by a Bengali actor. Actor Siddique also resigned as the general secretary of the Association …

Actor Siddique resigns as AMMA General Secretary over sexual assault allegations
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Actor Siddique resigns as AMMA General Secretary over sexual assault allegations

Op India  

On 24th August, Malayalam actor Siddique resigned from the post of General Secretary of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists. The issue has sparked again following Justice Hema Committee’s report highlighted widespread cases of sexual misconduct in the Malayalam film industry. If that victim woman showed the courage to come in front of the society and detailed the trauma she …

Ranjith Quits as Kerala Chalachitra Academy Chairman; AMMA Gen Secy Siddique Resigns Amid Sexual Abuse Claims
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ranjith Quits as Kerala Chalachitra Academy Chairman; AMMA Gen Secy Siddique Resigns Amid Sexual Abuse Claims

News 18  

Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith resigned as chairman of the Kerala Chalachitra Academy on Sunday after Bengali actress Sreelekha Mitra accused him of misconduct. Meanwhile, veteran Malayalam actor Siddique, who is also the general secretary of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, has also resigned from his post, after being accused of sexual abuse. Background Sreelekha recently spoke to Asianet News when …

Bengali actor accuses Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith of 'misbehaviour'; he denies allegations
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengali actor accuses Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith of 'misbehaviour'; he denies allegations

Hindustan Times  

Bengali actor Sreelekha Mitra has levelled accusation of misbehaviour against Malayalam film director and chairman of the state-run Kerala Chalachitra Academy, Ranjith, spelling fresh trouble for the Pinarayi Vijayan government which is facing opposition heat on its alleged inaction over the Justice Hema Committee report. While opposition Congress said it expects Ranjith would step down as film academy chairman, BJP …

Watch: What the Hema Committee report says about the Malayalam film industry
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch: What the Hema Committee report says about the Malayalam film industry

The Hindu  

A Committee set up to investigate the issues faced by women in the Malayalam film industry was published on Monday, and it exposed the dirty reality behind the “exterior glitter” of the film industry. It notes that the Malayalam film industry is under the clutches of certain male producers, directors and actors, whom a prominent actor referred to as a …

Hema Committee report reveals dark truth of sexual harassment in Malayalam film industry | Deets Inside
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hema Committee report reveals dark truth of sexual harassment in Malayalam film industry | Deets Inside

India TV News  

Shocking revelations have been made about the Malayalam film industry. Accordong to PTI, this report talked about the sexual harassment that women are facing in the Malayalam film industry. The committee studied the issues that women are facing in the Malayalam film industry. Women artists are given code names The report also says that many women who are victims of …

Singer slams MK Stalin, P Chidambaram, Kamal Haasan: 'Platforming my molester'
1 year ago

Singer slams MK Stalin, P Chidambaram, Kamal Haasan: 'Platforming my molester'

India Today  

Singer Chinmayi Sripaada on Monday launched a scathing reaction after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, Congress's P Chidambaram and veteran actor Kamal Haasan were photographed at an event with Tamil lyricist Vairamuthu whom she has accused of sexual harassing her. "Some of the most powerful men in Tamil Nadu platforming my molester whilst I got banned - years of …

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Producer Asit Modi, 2 Crew Members Booked for Sexual Harassment
1 year, 6 months ago

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Producer Asit Modi, 2 Crew Members Booked for Sexual Harassment

News 18  

Mumbai Police on Monday registered a First Information Report of sexual harassment against Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah producer Asit Modi, operation head Sohail Ramani and executive producer Jatin Bajaj based on a complaint from one of the show’s actors. Last month, the actor from the popular sitcom, filed a complaint against Asit Modi, Sohail Ramani and Jatin Bajaj for …

Bhuvana Seshan made allegations against Vairamuthu: ‘17 women have placed allegations against him’
1 year, 7 months ago

Bhuvana Seshan made allegations against Vairamuthu: ‘17 women have placed allegations against him’

Hindustan Times  

Singer Bhuvana Seshan recently talked about allegations against poet-lyricist Vairamuthu Ramasamy. Her claims arrived after the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government in Tamil Nadu honoured Vairamuthu under the Dream House scheme, which is intended to honour renowned writers. Bhuvana Seshan on Vairamuthu Bhuvana Seshan told news agency ANI, “Almost 17 women have placed allegations against him but only four of them …

Sheela Priya Seth on Sajid Khan: 'He kept looking at my private parts for about five minutes'
2 years, 2 months ago

Sheela Priya Seth on Sajid Khan: 'He kept looking at my private parts for about five minutes'

Firstpost  

Filmmaker Sajid Khan has been accused by as many as nine women of sexual misconduct in the wake of the MeToo movement that has been going on in the industry for the last four years. After names like Sherlyn Chopra, Saloni Chopra, Mandana Karimi, Rachel White, and Aahana Kumra, actress and model Sheela Priya Seth has accused him of sexual …

DCW chief Swati Maliwal gets rape threats for seeking removal of Sajid Khan from Bigg Boss
2 years, 3 months ago

DCW chief Swati Maliwal gets rape threats for seeking removal of Sajid Khan from Bigg Boss

Op India  

On October 12, Delhi Commission for Women chief Swati Maliwal alleged that she had received rape threats on social media platforms after she sought the removal of filmmaker Sajid Khan from the reality show Bigg Boss. Rape threats against Maliwal Maliwal tweeted, “Ever since I wrote a letter to the I&B minister to get #SajidKhan out of Bigg Boss, I …

The ‘right’ and ‘left’ of sexual harassment victims and perpetrators in India
2 years, 7 months ago

The ‘right’ and ‘left’ of sexual harassment victims and perpetrators in India

Op India  

A Twitter thread by one Dr Nicole Bedera of University of Michigan has been going viral on social media where she talks about her study of victims as well as perpetrators and their political leanings. — Dr. Nicole Bedera May 24, 2022 Amusingly, in India, the same is being played out as well, except here it is not ‘conservative’ or …

Madras High Court Restrains Leena Manimekalai & Susi Ganesan From Going To Press On #MeToo Case
2 years, 11 months ago

Madras High Court Restrains Leena Manimekalai & Susi Ganesan From Going To Press On #MeToo Case

Live Law  

The Madras High Court on Thursday passed an interim injunction to restrain filmmaker and poet, Leena Manimekalai and film producer Susi Ganesan from going to the press or making social media comments regarding their respective contentions in the defamation suit filed by the latter over the #MeToo sexual harassment allegations raised by the former. A criminal defamation case was pending …

Chinmayi Sripaada shares 17th #MeToo complaint against lyricist-poet Vairamuthu
4 years, 3 months ago

Chinmayi Sripaada shares 17th #MeToo complaint against lyricist-poet Vairamuthu

India Today  

Playback singer and dubbing artist Chinmayi Sripaada on Tuesday took to Twitter to share a woman's account on how she was harassed by poet and lyricist Vairamuthu. Two years after the #MeToo movement, a video jockey who worked at a famous television channel sent an anonymous letter to Chinmayi about her ordeal with Vairamuthu. Sharing the complaint, Chinmayi wrote, "Almost …

'Bollywood Robs Women's Dignity': Roopa Ganguly Protests in Parliament
4 years, 3 months ago

'Bollywood Robs Women's Dignity': Roopa Ganguly Protests in Parliament

News 18  

‘Bollywood kills, Bollywood sexually abuses’, were some of the allegations that resonated in the Parliament House complex on Monday. BJP Rajya Sabha member Roopa Ganguly, one of the earliest lawmakers to seek a CBI enquiry into actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s mysterious death, held a symbolic protest holding placards that made the aforementioned allegations. Ganguly held placards that read, “How many …

Payal Ghosh Accuses Anurag Kashyap of Sexual Assault, NCW Chairperson Asks for Detailed Complaint
4 years, 3 months ago

Payal Ghosh Accuses Anurag Kashyap of Sexual Assault, NCW Chairperson Asks for Detailed Complaint

News 18  

Bollywood actor Payal Ghosh, who has worked in projects like Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi and Saath Nibhaana Saathiya, has claimed that filmmaker Anurag Kashyap forced himself on her. @PMOIndia @narendramodi ji, kindly take action and let the country see the demon behind this creative guy. https://t.co/1q6BYsZpyx— Payal Ghosh September 19, 2020 Rekha Sharma, Chairperson of National Commission for Women, quote-tweeted …

Dia Mirza lauds Jaya Bachchan’s speech, says ‘vilification of our film industry is unjust and condemnable’
4 years, 4 months ago

Dia Mirza lauds Jaya Bachchan’s speech, says ‘vilification of our film industry is unjust and condemnable’

Hindustan Times  

Dia Mirza expressed support for Jaya Bachchan, who spoke in Parliament about the alleged defamation of the film industry by some of its members. Dia Mirza came out in support of Jaya Bachchan for standing up for the film industry. On Tuesday, Jaya, who is a Samajwadi Party MP, raised the issue of the portrayal of the film industry as …

Jaya Bachchan slams those vilifying Bollywood, says they are ‘biting hands that feed them’
4 years, 4 months ago

Jaya Bachchan slams those vilifying Bollywood, says they are ‘biting hands that feed them’

The Hindu  

In the wake of Hindi film actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s suicide and subsequent arrest of his girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty over involvement in an alleged drug racket, which has dominated news channels over the past many weeks now, Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan said that the film industry was being “flogged” to “divert attention” from the depressing financial situation. Parliament proceedings, …

Actor Taapsee Pannu comes out in support of Jaya Bachchan
4 years, 4 months ago

Actor Taapsee Pannu comes out in support of Jaya Bachchan

India Today  

Actor Taapsee Pannu has come out in support of Jaya Bachchan. Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan raised concerns over ‘conspiracy to defame the film industry’ in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, a day after BJP’s Ravi Kishan claimed that drug addiction is in the film industry too. In a veiled dig at the BJP MP and actor Kangana Ranaut for their …

Malayalam director Kamal accused of sexual harassment, calls it a ‘baseless allegation’
4 years, 8 months ago

Malayalam director Kamal accused of sexual harassment, calls it a ‘baseless allegation’

Hindustan Times  

Malayalam filmmaker Kamal has been accused of sexual harassment by an actor. Kamal’s recent outing was Manju Warrier’s Aami and he is also the chairman of Kerala State Chalchitra Academy. As per reports, the young Malayalam actor has claimed that Kamal had sought sexual favours from her in return for the lead role in his next film - Pranaya Meenukalude …

Rajnath Cancels Visit to SRM After Furore Over #MeToo Accused
5 years ago

Rajnath Cancels Visit to SRM After Furore Over #MeToo Accused

The Quint  

Singer Chinmayi and several other women came forward with allegations of sexual misconduct against Vairamuthu as part of the MeToo movement. On 8 October, journalist Sandhya Menon had shared screenshots of an anonymous allegation about how Vairamuthu had allegedly assaulted a woman, when she had gone to his residence-cum-office to work on a project. Singer Chinmayi had alleged that she …

Tanushree Dutta slams Aamir Khan for re-joining Mogul: Why do only creepy men of Bollywood get compassion?
5 years, 4 months ago

Tanushree Dutta slams Aamir Khan for re-joining Mogul: Why do only creepy men of Bollywood get compassion?

Firstpost  

Tanushree Dutta had spoken against Aamir Khan, who has boarded the cast of upcoming Gulshan Kumar biopic, Mogu l. Subhash Kapoor, who was involved in a sexual assault case last year, is the director of the film. He had said that the Aamir Khan Productions “strongly condemns any act of sexual harassment”. The Dangal actor had told Hindustan Times that …

Radha Ravi slut-shames Nayanthara, her boyfriend Vignesh Shivn and Chinmayi lead Tamil film industry in condemning him
5 years, 9 months ago

Radha Ravi slut-shames Nayanthara, her boyfriend Vignesh Shivn and Chinmayi lead Tamil film industry in condemning him

Hindustan Times  

Actors Varalaxmi Sarath Kumar and Vignesh Shivn and other members of Tamil film fraternity have criticised veteran actor Radha Ravi for his derogatory comments on actor Nayanthara. Nayanthara’s boyfriend and Vignesh Shivn said nobody would take action on Radha Ravi as he comes from a very popular family. If this is called promoting a movie then it’s good to stay …

Radha Ravi slams Nayanthara in viral video. Chimayi and Vignesh Shivan lead internet in tearing him apart
5 years, 9 months ago

Radha Ravi slams Nayanthara in viral video. Chimayi and Vignesh Shivan lead internet in tearing him apart

India Today  

Veteran actor Radha Ravi is known for his controversial speeches and using derogatory words on the dais of promotional events. Radha Ravi also spewed hateful comments such as how there have been several reports about her, yet people give her a chance to play roles such as Goddess Sita. Anyways no one from Nadigar sangam or any sangam will take …

Chinmayi files complaint against lyricist Vairamuthu for sexual misconduct
5 years, 10 months ago

Chinmayi files complaint against lyricist Vairamuthu for sexual misconduct

India Today  

Singer Chinmayi Sripaada was one of the few women, who spearheaded the #MeToo movement in India. Chinmayi wrote, "I have registered a formal complaint against Mr Vairamuthu with the National Council for Women. @PMOIndia Chinmayi Sripaada February 28, 2019 She also confessed that she has been out of work for calling out Vairamuthu and Radha Ravi. Chinmayi Sripaada February 28, …

Interview | No harm in depicting bad politicians, just don't spread misinformation: JK Rithesh
5 years, 10 months ago

Interview | No harm in depicting bad politicians, just don't spread misinformation: JK Rithesh

New Indian Express  

The relationship between cinema and politics is a long-standing one in the Tamil film industry, right from Arignar Anna to Kamal Haasan. However, the type of reach that cinema stars enjoyed in the time of MGR, Kalaignar, and Amma, is different from the reach they enjoy today. You seem to have frequent run-ins with Vishal at the Tamil Nadu Film …

Arshad Warsi on sexual harassment allegations against Rajkumar Hirani: 'To jump to conclusions is not fair'
6 years ago

Arshad Warsi on sexual harassment allegations against Rajkumar Hirani: 'To jump to conclusions is not fair'

Firstpost  

Arshad Warsi, who worked with Rajkumar Hirani in the Munna Bhai films said that he was shocked to hear of the allegations. As the father of a young daughter, actor Arshad Warsi on 15 January said that he lauded the #MeToo movement but also believed that it would be wrong to condemn long-time collaborator and director Rajkumar Hirani without any …

#MeToo, weakening of star power, biopics: Five trends that shaped the Hindi film industry in 2018
6 years ago

#MeToo, weakening of star power, biopics: Five trends that shaped the Hindi film industry in 2018

Firstpost  

The Hindi film industry has witnessed several changes in the year that has gone by, from a more open dialogue about sexual harassment to a growing preference for biopics The Hindi film industry’s performance in 2018 was rather inconsistent, with some films doing unexpectedly well, and other bigger projects failing miserably. Here are five key trends that were the highlights …

Filmmaker Sajid Khan suspended from Indian Film and Television Directors’ Association over sexual harassment allegations
6 years, 1 month ago

Filmmaker Sajid Khan suspended from Indian Film and Television Directors’ Association over sexual harassment allegations

Op India  

The Indian Film and Television Directors’ Association has suspended filmmaker Sajid Khan for one year over complaints of sexual harassment against him. Former Miss India and actor Niharika Singh too, opened up about her #MeToo experiences in entertainment industry calling out Bollywood biggies Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Sajid Khan and Bhushan Kumar. Recently, ace tennis player, Mahesh Bhupathi had also given his …

Sajid Khan responds to Indian Film & Television Directors’ Association notice, denies plaints levelled against him
6 years, 2 months ago

Sajid Khan responds to Indian Film & Television Directors’ Association notice, denies plaints levelled against him

Firstpost  

Sajid Khan, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by several women, has responded to the Indian Film & Television Directors’ Association ’s notice against him, denying the allegations levelled against him, as per a SpotBoye report. As per the report, Sajid apologised for causing embarrassment to the association for the alleged allegations against him. I am always happy to …

Sri Reddy Interview: Accuses Radha Ravi, Varahi, AR Murugadoss of Sexual Harassment
6 years, 2 months ago

Sri Reddy Interview: Accuses Radha Ravi, Varahi, AR Murugadoss of Sexual Harassment

The Quint  

Speaking about the industry’s silence on #MeToo, she said, “I’m feeling shame on my society. A few other South Indian actors who have alleged sexual misconduct since Reddy began speaking up, include Sriranjini, who accused actor John Vijay and Ghatam Umashankar. In her interview, Sri Reddy defends singer Chinmayi Sripaada, who had alleged sexual harassment by lyricist Vairamuthu. Much of …

Chinmayi Sripaada's #MeToo allegations naming Vairamuthu have caused a schism in Tamil film industry
6 years, 2 months ago

Chinmayi Sripaada's #MeToo allegations naming Vairamuthu have caused a schism in Tamil film industry

Firstpost  

The allegations divided the Tamil film industry. The popular singer Chinmayi Sripaada was the first to name Vairamuthu in her #MeToo story, but other women followed. Even though many prominent personalities would be named in the #MeToo wave, Vairamuthu’s name remained on top of the list. Chinmayi’s husband, the actor Rahul Ravindran replied: “It’s heartbreaking that you think the question …

MeToo: Actor Sruthi Hariharan not ready to settle, says will fight Arjun Sarja in court
6 years, 2 months ago

MeToo: Actor Sruthi Hariharan not ready to settle, says will fight Arjun Sarja in court

Hindustan Times  

Actor Sruthi Hariharan says she is ready to face the Rs 5 crore defamation case filed by Arjun Sarja but will not compromise with the actor. Me Too: Sruthi Hariharan says she is ready to face Arjun Sarja in court. On Thursday evening, Kannada actor and president of the Karnataka Artists Association, Ambareesh, attended a meeting to “broker peace” between …

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