#MeToo in India: Zoya Akhtar, Meghna Gulzar issue joint statement, vow not to work with proven offenders
6 years, 3 months ago

#MeToo in India: Zoya Akhtar, Meghna Gulzar issue joint statement, vow not to work with proven offenders

Firstpost  

In a storm of #MeToo accounts, allegations of sexual harassment have been leveled against several prominent names in the entertainment industry like Sajid Khan, Alok Nath, Subhash Ghai, Subhash Kapoor and Kailash Kher, among many others. Now, female filmmakers such as Zoya Akhtar, Meghna Gulzar, Konkona Sen Sharma and Gauri Shinde, among others, have expressed their solidarity with the movement. In a combined statement shared by Gulzar on Instagram, the filmmakers announced their decision to not work with people guilty of sexual harassment and misconduct. We urge all our peers in the industry to do the same.” It was previously reported that the Producers Guild of India, on 9 October, had extended its support to the movement, urging members to call out and report sexual harassment and abuse, whenever and wherever it occurs in showbiz.

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What’s behind India’s latest #MeToo movement in Malayalam cinema?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

What’s behind India’s latest #MeToo movement in Malayalam cinema?

Al Jazeera  

A probe panel’s report has lifted the veil on widespread sex abuse in the industry, with more women coming forward with allegations too. Sexual harassment is “the worst evil” faced by women in the industry, the report, which spans more than 200 pages, said. “Casting couch”: The report said that women in the industry, especially aspiring actresses, are pressured for …

Where the #MeToo movement stands, 5 years after Weinstein allegations came to light
2 years, 2 months ago

Where the #MeToo movement stands, 5 years after Weinstein allegations came to light

NPR  

Where the #MeToo movement stands, 5 years after Weinstein allegations came to light Enlarge this image toggle caption Jung Yeon-Je/AFP via Getty Images Jung Yeon-Je/AFP via Getty Images It was five years ago this month that the very first article by journalists Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey broke the story of Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein's decades of sexual misconduct. Sexual …

Explained: How the #MeToo movement helped women around the world
2 years, 3 months ago

Explained: How the #MeToo movement helped women around the world

Firstpost  

The #MeToo movement, which started in the United States in October 2017, gave millions of women around the world a powerful rallying cry to denounce sexual violence Paris: The birth of #MeToo in the United States in October 2017 gave millions of women around the world a powerful rallying cry to denounce sexual violence. AFP spoke to five women here: …

When Sushmita Sen Recounted Her #MeToo Incident of Being Touched Inappropriately by a 15-year-old
3 years, 9 months ago

When Sushmita Sen Recounted Her #MeToo Incident of Being Touched Inappropriately by a 15-year-old

News 18  

Back in 2018, the global #MeToo movement against sexual abuse and harassment perpetrated on women by men gained momentum in India. Bollywood actress and philanthropist Sushmita Sen, who is known for voicing her opinions eloquently on public platforms, also shared such an incident. In 2018, when the actress was asked to speak on the issue of women’s safety in an …

Full text: Priya Ramani acquitted in MJ Akbar defamation case; FP report cited in verdict
3 years, 10 months ago

Full text: Priya Ramani acquitted in MJ Akbar defamation case; FP report cited in verdict

Firstpost  

The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi on Wednesday acquitted journalist Priya Ramani in a criminal defamation complaint filed against her by former Union minister MJ Akbar for making sexual misconduct allegation against him. The court, in its order, also made some important observations on sexual harassment, its effect on the survivors and the social stigma attached to it. Here are …

#Metoo: I Was the Victim Who Had to Stand up in Court As Accused, Says Elated Priya Ramani
3 years, 10 months ago

#Metoo: I Was the Victim Who Had to Stand up in Court As Accused, Says Elated Priya Ramani

News 18  

Journalist Priya Ramani, who was acquitted on Wednesday by a Delhi court in a criminal defamation case lodged by MJ Akbar, said she felt vindicated on behalf of all the women who have ever spoken out against sexual harassment at work place. Reacting to the judgment by Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Pandey, who dismissed the complaint filed by …

Priya Ramani acquitted in MJ Akbar defamation case: 'Happy and proud', 'watershed moment'; journalists hail Delhi court's verdict
3 years, 10 months ago

Priya Ramani acquitted in MJ Akbar defamation case: 'Happy and proud', 'watershed moment'; journalists hail Delhi court's verdict

Firstpost  

Ramani had made allegation of sexual misconduct against Akbar in the wake of the #MeToo movement in 2018. Akbar had filed the complaint against Ramani on 15 October, 2018, for allegedly defaming him by accusing him of sexual misconduct decades ago The acquittal of journalist Priya Ramani in a criminal defamation case filed by former Union minister MJ Akbar by …

#MeToo: Priya Ramani acquitted in MJ Akbar defamation case
3 years, 10 months ago

#MeToo: Priya Ramani acquitted in MJ Akbar defamation case

Live Mint  

New Delhi—A Delhi Court acquitted journalist Priya Ramani on Wednesday in the criminal defamation case filed against her by former minister of state M.J. Akbar for her allegations of sexual harassment against him. Noting that a woman has the right to put her grievance forward even after decades, the Delhi court told Ramani, "You are acquitted from the present case". …

'We won this': Twitter hails Priya Ramani's acquittal in MJ Akbar's #MeToo defamation case
3 years, 10 months ago

'We won this': Twitter hails Priya Ramani's acquittal in MJ Akbar's #MeToo defamation case

India Today  

Dismissing Rajya Sabha MP MJ Akbar's criminal defamation suit against journalist Priya Ramani, a Delhi court on Wednesday ruled that the right to dignity takes precedence over the right to reputation. Journalist Ismat Ara quoted Priya Ramani as saying, "This is a big moment for the #MeToo movement." Sexual harassment has got the attention it deserves.’ What an important victory …

#MeToo: Ramani's Allegations of Sexual Misconduct False and Fabricated, Akbar Tells Delhi Court
3 years, 11 months ago

#MeToo: Ramani's Allegations of Sexual Misconduct False and Fabricated, Akbar Tells Delhi Court

News 18  

Former union minister M J Akbar appeared before a Delhi court on Saturday and reiterated that the allegations of sexual misconduct made by senior journalist Priya Ramani against him were ‘fabricated and false’. Akbar made the submission before Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Ravindra Kumar through senior advocate Geeta Luthra during the final hearing in a criminal complaint filed by him …

#MeToo: Ramani's allegations of sexual misconduct false, Akbar reiterates before Delhi court
3 years, 11 months ago

#MeToo: Ramani's allegations of sexual misconduct false, Akbar reiterates before Delhi court

Hindustan Times  

Former union minister M J Akbar on Saturday reiterated before a Delhi court that the allegations of sexual misconduct made by journalist Priya Ramani against him were "fabricated and false". Former union minister M J Akbar has denied all the allegations of sexual harassment he faced from the women who came forward during the #MeToo campaign. Akbar made the submission …

MeToo: Priya Ramani Had No Right to Accuse Me of Sexual Harassment as She Had No Proof, Akbar Tells Court
4 years ago

MeToo: Priya Ramani Had No Right to Accuse Me of Sexual Harassment as She Had No Proof, Akbar Tells Court

News 18  

Former Union minister M J Akbar told a Delhi court on Thursday that journalist Priya Ramani had no right to accuse him of sexual misconduct that allegedly took place decades ago as she could not prove it. Akbar made the submission before Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Ravindra Kumar through senior advocate Geeta Luthra during the final hearing in a criminal …

#MeToo: Women speaking up against MJ Akbar required celebration, Priya Ramani tells court
4 years, 1 month ago

#MeToo: Women speaking up against MJ Akbar required celebration, Priya Ramani tells court

India Today  

The journalist, facing trial in a defamation case filed by the former union minister for allegedly defaming him by accusing him of sexual misconduct 20 years back, asserted that speaking up on the #MeToo platform was not a crime and that these are “acts of extreme courage that require celebration”. Women who spoke about the sexual misconduct of former union …

MJ Akbar vs Priya Ramani: Delhi court to resume final hearing in defamation case tomorrow
4 years, 1 month ago

MJ Akbar vs Priya Ramani: Delhi court to resume final hearing in defamation case tomorrow

Firstpost  

Ramani has said that her allegations of sexual misconduct against Akbar, made in the wake of #MeToo movement in 2018, were “her truth” and were made in the public good New Delhi: A Delhi court is scheduled to resume on Monday the final hearing in a criminal defamation complaint filed by former Union minister MJ Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani …

Survey: In Hollywood, few believe harassers will be punished
4 years, 3 months ago

Survey: In Hollywood, few believe harassers will be punished

Associated Press  

Disgraced mogul Harvey Weinstein may well spend the rest of his life in prison. “Things have improved, but not nearly enough,” Hill said in an interview ahead of the survey’s Tuesday release. And they DO believe there will be retaliation — whether you’re a victim or a bystander, there’s a belief you will be retaliated against if you complain.” In …

Selectively targeted by MJ Akbar to halt 'avalanche of allegations' against him, Priya Ramani tells Delhi court
4 years, 4 months ago

Selectively targeted by MJ Akbar to halt 'avalanche of allegations' against him, Priya Ramani tells Delhi court

Firstpost  

The journalist’s lawyer, Rebecca John, told the court that over 14 women accused Akbar of sexual harassment in the wake of the #MeToo movement but he has filed a complaint only against Ramani New Delhi: Journalist Priya Ramani told a Delhi court on Monday that she was “targeted selectively” through a criminal defamation complaint by former Union minister MJ Akbar …

Importance Of The #MeToo Movement Can't Be Contested: Senior Advocate Rebecca John Argues In MJ Akbar's Defamation Case Against Priya Ramani
4 years, 4 months ago

Importance Of The #MeToo Movement Can't Be Contested: Senior Advocate Rebecca John Argues In MJ Akbar's Defamation Case Against Priya Ramani

Live Law  

While making her final arguments on behalf of journalist Priya Ramani who's facing a criminal defamation case for sharing her experience with MJ Akbar, Senior Advocate Rebecca M John categorically stated that the Ramani's statements were made in the context of the #MeToo movement and the importance of this movement can't be contested. To argue that raising a voice against …

#MeToo in the age of coronavirus
4 years, 8 months ago

#MeToo in the age of coronavirus

Live Mint  

Even before the lockdown started on 25 March, AJ’s colleagues at her PR firm had begun to work from home. “I really could catch a break.” In January, she had approached the office internal complaints committee and shown the lewd messages she had received from her boss. “Most of his messages were on texts, which meant he could have continued …

Leena Manimekalai on India's #MeToo movement, fighting defamation case: 'Absolute truth is my absolute defence'
4 years, 10 months ago

Leena Manimekalai on India's #MeToo movement, fighting defamation case: 'Absolute truth is my absolute defence'

Firstpost  

Poet and filmmaker Leena Manimekalai, who has just finished the tenth hearing of the case filed against her on 7 March by Tamil film director Susi Ganesan, says the MeToo movement in India is an example of how the society consistently continues to fail the women. Poet and filmmaker Leena Manimekalai, who has just concluded the tenth hearing of the …

MeToo: Instagram account holder seeks time from HC to settle row with Subodh Gupta
4 years, 11 months ago

MeToo: Instagram account holder seeks time from HC to settle row with Subodh Gupta

India Today  

An Instagram account holder, who posted sexual harassment allegations by a woman against artist Subodh Gupta, told the Delhi High Court on Tuesday that an amicable settlement of the dispute was being explored and sought a week's time for it. In view of the request made, Justice Rajiv Sahai Endlaw listed Gupta's defamation case against the account holder on February …

A year after #MeToo's second wave, systemic change eludes Hindi TV industry, but attitudinal shift in evidence
5 years, 2 months ago

A year after #MeToo's second wave, systemic change eludes Hindi TV industry, but attitudinal shift in evidence

Firstpost  

Post #MeToo, mandated workplace mechanisms like ICs are yet to be instituted, but members of the Hindi TV industry say there’s greater awareness about harassment-related issues and the possibility of redressal A little over a year since the second wave of the #MeToo movement stormed social media timelines in India, the entertainment industry has seemingly taken an adage popularly associated …

How investigative journalism sparked off the #MeToo movement
5 years, 2 months ago

How investigative journalism sparked off the #MeToo movement

Live Mint  

Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey’s book She Said: Breaking The Sexual Harassment Story That Ignited A Movement has over 30 pages of footnotes. “We need a pattern.” They turned up at the houses of Weinstein’s victims at dinner time, drove across the UK to trace other victims, spent two weeks meeting a Deep Throat-style whistle-blower within Miramax, painstakingly fact-checked all …

Life in Bollywood a year after #MeToo
5 years, 2 months ago

Life in Bollywood a year after #MeToo

Live Mint  

A fortnight ago, a bevy of Bollywood stars made a beeline for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official residence in Delhi. Much like the suggested theme for that evening, Bollywood itself has been struggling with the question of “change within” ever since some women came forward with allegations of an entrenched culture of sexual harassment at the heart of the Hindi …

#MeToo didn’t get them all
5 years, 2 months ago

#MeToo didn’t get them all

Deccan Chronicle  

It is back to business in the Bollywood, with nearly all #MeToo accused surreptitiously inching back into the limelight, all sins washed away by self-interest. The actress appeared through her legal representatives advocate Nitin Satpute before the Railway Mobile Court in Mumbai’s Andheri to oppose the B-Summary report closing Nana’s case filed by Oshiwara Police Station. The court has granted …

A year of talking about #MeToo: What has changed in the internal lives of women since the movement's second wave?
5 years, 2 months ago

A year of talking about #MeToo: What has changed in the internal lives of women since the movement's second wave?

Firstpost  

What if we understand #MeToo not through where the outed men are, but through how it has affected women’s internal lives — our time, our work, our relationships? It has been one year since a second wave of women’s #MeToo narratives took over social media in India, and two years since the “List” of sexual harassers in academia was first …

Bollywood finally takes a stand
5 years, 3 months ago

Bollywood finally takes a stand

Deccan Chronicle  

As far as the big guns of Bollywood are concerned, it is business as usual for those accused of sexual misconduct during the #MeToo movement that took over the entertainment industry last year. Akshay Kumar said as much at a recent press conference, where he told the media he wouldn’t mind working with Sajid Khan if he is ‘acquitted’. Without …

A Year Later, Where Do #MeToo Allegations In Bollywood Stand?
5 years, 3 months ago

A Year Later, Where Do #MeToo Allegations In Bollywood Stand?

The Quint  

The singer added that by getting Malik back on the panel, Sony TV has disregarded the women who spoke against him. “The message they are sending out is that the safety of our children, let alone just women, just doesn’t matter to Sony Pictures Television. So many women spoke up, some minors, some ex-employees of Indian Idol and it doesn’t …

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 …

Chinmayi Sripaada on Vairamuthu: All men named in #MeToo have been whitewashed
5 years, 4 months ago

Chinmayi Sripaada on Vairamuthu: All men named in #MeToo have been whitewashed

India Today  

The #MeToo movement gave courage to many women in the country to name their sexual predators in public. In October, 2018, Chinmayi Sripaada, one of the notable singers across the South film industries, took to social media, accusing National award-winning lyricist Vairamuthu of sexual misconduct. Now, almost a year after the accusations, Chinmayi Sripaada has again taken to Twitter, questionning …

'Its Unfortunate That Women Who Faced Sexual Harassment Have To Defend Criminal Proceedings For Telling The Truth': Priya Ramani Tells Court
5 years, 4 months ago

'Its Unfortunate That Women Who Faced Sexual Harassment Have To Defend Criminal Proceedings For Telling The Truth': Priya Ramani Tells Court

Live Law  

Priya Ranani gave her statement under section 313 of Criminal Procedure Code, before the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal, at the Rouse Avenue Court. Ms Ramani also stated that her article in Vogue Magazine was not intended to harm the reputation of Mr Akbar but only to bring about the stories of multiple women who have faced sexual harassment …

#MeToo: MJ Akbar filed false case to create chilling effect among women, Priya Ramani tells court
5 years, 4 months ago

#MeToo: MJ Akbar filed false case to create chilling effect among women, Priya Ramani tells court

India Today  

Journalist Priya Ramani told a Delhi court on Friday that ex-Union minister MJ Akbar had filed a "false and malicious case" against her to create a "chilling effect" among all women who spoke out about their experiences of sexual harassment at his hands. "It is unfortunate that women who experienced sexual harassment at workplaces must now defend themselves in criminal …

Deepika Padukone visits Luv Ranjan, named in #MeToo, for new film. #NotMyDeepika trends online
5 years, 5 months ago

Deepika Padukone visits Luv Ranjan, named in #MeToo, for new film. #NotMyDeepika trends online

India Today  

After Deepika Padukone was spotted at filmmaker Luv Ranjan's house with ex-boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor on Friday night, #NotMyDeepika started trending online. One of her fans wrote, "Being her fan for so many years, i’ve constantly seen her live upto her words.She’s not said one thing & done another or gone back on her words.I really really hope it remains the …

Never Heard of #MeToo Allegations Against MJ Akbar: Witnesses
5 years, 5 months ago

Never Heard of #MeToo Allegations Against MJ Akbar: Witnesses

The Quint  

The court has posted the matter for further proceedings on 2 August. Akbar, who had resigned as a minister on 17 October 2018 following the allegations leveled during the campaign, had told the court that, "Ramani's tweets used language that was deeply offensive, maligning, in bad faith, and a web of fabrication spun out of the lies." Akbar filed a …

MeToo: Priya Ramani's allegations of sexual misconduct are not true, claims M J Akbar
5 years, 6 months ago

MeToo: Priya Ramani's allegations of sexual misconduct are not true, claims M J Akbar

India TV News  

Former Union Minister M J Akbar told a Delhi Court on July 6 that allegations of sexual misconduct levelled against him by Priya Ramani were not true. "It is wrong to suggest that Ramani's disclosures in her tweets and articles relating to me were true and made in good faith," M J Akbar told Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal. …

#MeToo in India: Speaking up against non-sexual harassment should be the next logical step for the movement
5 years, 6 months ago

#MeToo in India: Speaking up against non-sexual harassment should be the next logical step for the movement

Firstpost  

Are women in India dropping off the workforce because of bullying and bias? My mother, one of India’s first women cops, often tells me, “You are lucky. “Men are judged on potential, women are judged purely on performance,” she says, but “in conversations and meetings, men are often given credit for ideas women had offered. “Some women join the boy’s …

Ten commandments of Bollywood's #MeToo: What I learnt, and what you need to unlearn
5 years, 7 months ago

Ten commandments of Bollywood's #MeToo: What I learnt, and what you need to unlearn

India TV News  

How do you prove you have been sexually harassed? A Bollywood actor and former Miss India kickstarted a firestorm when she slapped veteran actor Nana Patekar with charges of sexual harassment. Alok Nath stopped shooting for a project he had undertaken, the crew members of 'Houseful 3' disassociated themselves from Nana Patekar, Vikas Bahl was robbed of direction credits for …

Sexual harassment allegations against CJI Ranjan Gogoi bring back spotlight on #MeToo movement
5 years, 8 months ago

Sexual harassment allegations against CJI Ranjan Gogoi bring back spotlight on #MeToo movement

Live Mint  

On Saturday afternoon, a battery of lawyers staunchly defended allegations of sexual harassment against the highest judicial office in India. While allegations of sexual harassment stung Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, the episode brings back the spotlight on the #MeToo movement which had recently surfaced, with women across the board speaking about episodes of sexual harassment at the workplace. …

The #MeToo movement gets a movie about everyday harassment with Israel’s ‘Working Woman’
5 years, 9 months ago

The #MeToo movement gets a movie about everyday harassment with Israel’s ‘Working Woman’

LA Times  

Hollywood has yet to make “#MeToo: The Movie,” and Israel already beat it to the punch. In fact, when writer-director Michal Aviad began researching her “Working Woman” back in 2012, “the only two major films on the subject were ‘Disclosure’ and ‘Fatal Attraction.’ And both are about women harassing men.” There are no boiling bunnies in Aviad’s new film, which …

#MeToo educated both men and women about responsibilities towards society: PV Sindhu
5 years, 11 months ago

#MeToo educated both men and women about responsibilities towards society: PV Sindhu

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu on Friday said that the recent wake of the #MeToo has brought in a lot of change in the people's mindsets and has educated both women and men about their responsibilities towards the society. Sindhu was present here at the inauguration of SH - Sexual Harassment Out, a first of its kind initiative by …

MeToo: Richa Chadha reveals why Bollywood is largely silent on Rajkumar Hirani
5 years, 11 months ago

MeToo: Richa Chadha reveals why Bollywood is largely silent on Rajkumar Hirani

India TV News  

One of the renowned filmmakers of Bollywood, Rajkumar Hirani is the latest celebrity to be called out for sexual harassment. When asked if the industry was quiet about Hirani as he is a powerful director, Richa told reporters, "It isn't power structure. The actor said her upcoming film Section 375 debates about consent and said if survivors come out and …

Boney Kapoor shows support to Rajkumar Hirani amid sexual assault row: Too good a man to do something like this
6 years ago

Boney Kapoor shows support to Rajkumar Hirani amid sexual assault row: Too good a man to do something like this

Firstpost  

A day after Rajkumar Hirani was accused of sexual assault by a female employee working on Sanju, Boney Kapoor has come out in support of the director, A day after Rajkumar Hirani was accused of sexual assault by a female employee working on Sanju, Boney Kapoor has come out in support of the director, stating that he is “too good …

#MeToo: Emraan Hashmi & Boney Kapoor react on sexual harassment allegations against Raj Kumar Hirani!
6 years ago

#MeToo: Emraan Hashmi & Boney Kapoor react on sexual harassment allegations against Raj Kumar Hirani!

ABP News  

"Raj Kumar Hirani is too good a man to do something like this," said Indian film producer Boney Kapoor while reacting on recent sexual harassment allegations levelled against the Bollywood director. Commenting on the same, Emraan Hashmi stated that it's just an allegation and till the time it is proved correct, he thinks it would not be right to comment …

Rani Mukerji gets trolled for her comments on #MeToo; Twitterari support Deepika Padukone, Anushka Sharma's retorts
6 years ago

Rani Mukerji gets trolled for her comments on #MeToo; Twitterari support Deepika Padukone, Anushka Sharma's retorts

Firstpost  

Rani Mukerji was slammed by social media users for suggesting that women need to learn how to protect themselves in order to ward off sexual harassers. In a round table conference moderated by Rajeev Masand for News18, actresses Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Anushka Sharma, Rani Mukerji, Taapsee Pannu and Tabu discussed their opinions on the movement. To this, Rani replied, …

2018: The Year Women in Bollywood Finally Said #MeToo
6 years ago

2018: The Year Women in Bollywood Finally Said #MeToo

News 18  

#MeToo gained long due attention in India one year after American actor and activist Alyssa Milano posted on Twitter: “If you’ve been sexually harassed or assaulted write ‘me too’ as a reply to this tweet.” The post, which came in the wake of the mass sexual assault charges against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, reignited a campaign that began a decade …

#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 …

#MeToo Fallout: Sruthi Hariharan Says She Barely Gets Offers Now
6 years, 1 month ago

#MeToo Fallout: Sruthi Hariharan Says She Barely Gets Offers Now

The Quint  

It's been over a month since actor Sruthi Hariharan accused co-star Arjun Sarja of sexually harassing her on the sets of the Tamil film ‘Nibunan’, which released in Kannada as ‘Vismaya’. The allegation came amid the #MeToo movement, with several women taking to Twitter and Facebook to out their alleged harassers. Women from the film industry like singer Chinmayi, filmmaker …

#MeToo and its aftermath: Notes from the 'margins' of lists that name and shame
6 years, 1 month ago

#MeToo and its aftermath: Notes from the 'margins' of lists that name and shame

Firstpost  

Power does not operate in a linear way. I won’t dwell much on this aspect of #MeToo, which Christina Thomas Dhanaraj in her Firstpost column ‘ MeToo and savarna feminism: Revolutions cannot start with the privileged, feminist future must be equal for all ’, adeptly captures — of how most feminist discourse in India is led by savarna women and …

Kubra Sait defends Nawazuddin Siddiqui after Niharika Singh accuses him of sexual harassment
6 years, 2 months ago

Kubra Sait defends Nawazuddin Siddiqui after Niharika Singh accuses him of sexual harassment

Firstpost  

Kubra Sait has spoken out in defense of her Sacred Games co-actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, after he was called out by former Miss India and actor Niharika Singh. Sait backed Siddiqui and wrote that one must identify the difference between a relationship gone bad and a #MeToo story, adding that Singh’s statement was “incorrectly placed:. — Kubbra Sait November 10, 2018 …

#MeToo: Actor Niharika Singh speaks out against Nawazuddin Siddiqui; condemns liberals and feminists for their duplicity
6 years, 2 months ago

#MeToo: Actor Niharika Singh speaks out against Nawazuddin Siddiqui; condemns liberals and feminists for their duplicity

Op India  

Former Miss India and actor Niharika Singh has come forward with her own account of ‘Me Too’ and has documented the harassment and abuse she endured during her struggles in the film industry in a lengthy post on social media. Then in 2017, Nawaz’s memoir ‘An Ordinary Life’ co-authored with writer Rituparna Chatterjee and published by Penguin Random House included …

Niharika Singh shares her #MeToo account: Neo-liberal, savarna feminism isn't going to liberate anyone
6 years, 2 months ago

Niharika Singh shares her #MeToo account: Neo-liberal, savarna feminism isn't going to liberate anyone

Firstpost  

Former Miss India and actor Niharika Singh shared her #MeToo account through journalist Sandhya Menon, who has been at the forefront of the movement. She further adds that being ‘photogenic’ and ‘fair-skinned’ gave her an edge over other women in the rapidly growing beauty industry, and things started looking up once she won the Miss India pageant. Bhushan Kumar asked …

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