Incidents of abuse can happen anywhere, be it on the street or on a film set, and with anyone. Recently, actress-turned-politician Khushboo Sundar shared her story of harassment. She attended the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) and gave a powerful speech on women’s safety and self-respect at the event. She urged women to speak up for themselves and raise their voice when needed, especially when someone is abusive. Khushboo also recalled an incident that happened to her and told how she handled the harassment situation bravely. Justice Hema Committee report: Khushboo Sundar urges women to speak up amid ongoing #MeToo allegations in Malayalam film industry,
Khushboo Sundar recalls being harassed by actor during early film days
Khushboo said that security issues can happen anywhere, not just in the film industry. The veteran actress said, “Women face challenges not only in the film industry but everywhere. You face them while traveling in shared autos, local trains or even flights. It’s not just in the film industry. Not only here, but everywhere. But I will do it.” Whenever they feel someone is mistreating them, they like to speak up. Don’t think about your career and troubles.” “Once a hero asked me, Will I get a chance in some cycle gap? (Will you give me a chance without anyone noticing?) She immediately picked up her slippers and said, “I wear size 41. Do you want to be slapped here or in front of the unit?” Khushboo said that self-respect is the most important thing for her and emphasized that if one does not respect himself, how can he expect others to do the same? Khushboo Sundar says that her father sexually abused her when she was eight years old.
Khushboo Sundar reveals shocking incident of being harassed by an actor during her early film days