Sreelekha Mitra Alleges Misbehaviour by Filmmaker Ranjith

Sreelekha Mitra Alleges Misbehaviour in the Malayalam Film Industry

In a shocking turnaround, Sreelekha Mitra, the well-known Bengali actor, has accused renowned filmmaker Ranjith of misbehaviour during the audition for the 2009 film Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha. This troubling development follows the recent release of the Justice Hema Committee report, which has already tainted the Malayalam film industry.

Details of the Allegations

Sreelekha recounted her experience, stating that Ranjith invited her to his bedroom for a conversation, where he allegedly touched her bangles inappropriately and caressed her neck. She described this incident as traumatizing, leaving her fearful and uncomfortable. Despite her intentions to pursue a career in Malayalam cinema, this event caused her to reconsider.

Ranjith's Rebuttal

Responding to Sreelekha's claims, Ranjith dismissed the allegations as fabricated. He clarified that their interaction happened in the presence of others and emphasized that there was no intention of wrongdoing. He stated, “The claims about touching her bangles and hair are all made up.”

Call for Investigation

In light of these serious allegations, K Sudhakaran, the State Congress president, has called for an urgent probe into the matter. This demand adds another layer of complexity to an already tumultuous situation for the Malayalam film industry.