Director Ranjith Faces Serious Allegations of Sexual Harassment from Bengali Actor
Saturday, 24 August 2024, 16:20
Director Ranjith Faces Sexual Harassment Allegations
Bengali actor Sreelekha Mitra has accused Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith of sexually harassing her during auditions for his 2009 film Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha. The incident reportedly took place while Sreelekha was on the phone, leading to Ranjith touching her bangles and caressing her neck. She described the experience as traumatic, expressing fear and discomfort that lingered afterwards.
Reactions to the Allegations
- Director Ranjith has denied the accusations, labeling them 'fabricated' and suggesting Sreelekha's motives stem from not being cast in his movie.
- Kerala Minister Saji Cherian stated that allegations should be formally investigated before conclusions are drawn, emphasizing the need for due process.
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