Allegations of s****al abuse in the Malayalam film industry have once again created stir. Many shocking revelations have been made since the Justice Hema Committee report came out. This report has shed light on the dark aspects of the industry, causing many actresses to come forward to share their experiences.
Painful experience of a young actress
Recently, a young Malayalam actress, Revathi Sampath, has shared her ordeal. She has made a serious allegation of s***al abuse against senior actor Siddique. According to Revathi, Siddique contacted her when she was studying in class 12. Revathi told me, “Siddique had come to know that I was interested in acting. He used to message me from an account that seemed fake. I was in touch with him for about two years. He used to call me daughter, and I used to call him Siddique uncle.” Film preview hoax
Revathi further said that one day Siddiqui called her to the Mascot Hotel to watch a film preview. She went with her parents, but later sent them away. Revathi said, “Everything seemed professional in the beginning. But the situation changed in a short while. By the time I could understand anything, the door was closed. I realized that it was a trap. I was s***alyabused in the hotel.”
Mental trauma and demand for justice
After this incident, Revathi became very mentally disturbed. She alleged that Siddiqui has also abused many other girls like her. Revathi said, “Siddique hit me and touched me without my permission. He lies and is a criminal. I had complained earlier too, but did not get justice from anywhere.”
Commotion in the industry
After this incident, there has been a big uproar in the Malayalam film industry. Siddiqui has resigned from the post of General Secretary of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA). AMMA is the most prominent organization of the Malayalam film industry, whose president is superstar Mohanlal.
The Justice Hema Committee report has expressed serious concern on this issue
This case highlights the widespread problem of s***al abuse in the Malayalam film industry. The Justice Hema Committee report has expressed serious concern on this issue. Now it remains to be seen what steps the industry takes to deal with this problem and what efforts are made to get justice to the victims.
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