Sreelekha Mitra Alleges Misbehaviour by Filmmaker Ranjith in Shocking Revelations
Sreelekha Mitra Alleges Misbehaviour
Sreelekha Mitra, a prominent Bengali actor, has levied serious allegations against filmmaker Ranjith, claiming misbehaviour during her audition for the 2009 film Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha.
Details of the Incident
According to Mitra, the uncomfortable encounter occurred when she was invited to Ranjith's flat in Kerala. She described a situation where, during a discussion, Ranjith touched her bangles and then proceeded to caress her neck, which she found unacceptable. Mitra stated, “It was traumatic... I was waiting for the daylight to break in.”
Ranjith's Response
In a striking rebuttal, Ranjith has categorically denied Mitra's allegations, calling them fabricated. He mentioned that their meeting was professional and involved others, asserting, “The claims about touching her bangles and hair are all made up.”
Calls for Investigation
- State Congress president K Sudhakaran has demanded a probe into the allegations raised by Sreelekha Mitra.
- Ranjith’s position as chairman of the Kerala Chalachitra Academy adds complexity to this unfolding drama.
- The Hema Committee report's fallout exacerbates tensions in the Malayalam film industry, underlining a climate of scrutiny.
These revelations have sent shockwaves through the Malayalam film industry, highlighting issues surrounding the treatment of female actors.
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