Director Ranjith Resigns Due to Misconduct Allegations

Sunday, 25 August 2024, 03:10

Director Ranjith has resigned as the chairman of the Kerala Chalachitra Academy amid serious allegations of misconduct. The filmmaker's decision follows accusations from actress Sreelekha Mitra regarding sexual harassment. He intends to legally contest these claims, ensuring the reputation of the Left government remains intact. Meanwhile, Siddique, a prominent AMMA general secretary, has also resigned amid similar allegations.

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Overview of Misconduct Allegations

Director Ranjith stepped down from his position as chairman of the Kerala Chalachitra Academy on Sunday, following accusations raised by Bengali actress Sreelekha Mitra. She alleged that Ranjith had engaged in inappropriate behavior during auditions for his 2009 film, Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha.

Sreelekha recounted feeling vulnerable and uncomfortable during the incident, which she described as traumatic. In her interview, she expressed her distress and fear following the encounter.

Resignation of Siddique and AMMA's Response

In a parallel development, veteran Malayalam actor Siddique, who serves as the general secretary of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA), resigned in light of serious accusations against him as well. Actress Revathy Sampath detailed her disturbing experience with Siddique, sharing how he approached her under false pretenses.

In response to the Hema Committee report on the issues within the Malayalam film industry, AMMA has acknowledged the report but refuted claims of a powerful mafia operating within the industry.

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