Usha Recalls Slapping Senior Malayalam Actor For Misconduct in Elevator; Actress Claims Mohanlal Supported Her After Incident
Usha, a Malayalam actress, recounted a 1992 incident in which a senior actor made an unwanted advance. She revealed how she slapped him and also informed Mohanlal about the incident.
As reported by Onmanorama, Malayalam actress Usha has bravely come forward about a disturbing incident that occurred during a project in the Gulf in 1992. During a press meet in Kannur, Kerala, Usha detailed how a senior actor made an unsolicited advance towards her in an elevator, wherein she immediately slapped him for his move. The incident took place amidst a project that also involved prominent actors like Mohanlal, who later offered her comfort and support. Mukesh Sexual Assault Case: Protests Erupt Outside Kerala CM’s Residence After Court Stays Actor-MLA’s Arrest.
“A show was happening in Bahrain. After the show, we were waiting to go to the airport. Everyone was very tired. Mohanlal asked us to bring our belongings to the hall and said we could sit there and talk. Monisha, Revathi, Sukumari, and others were also there. I took my luggage and got into the elevator. The actor was in the elevator as well. He asked if we were going down. I happily got into the elevator. As soon as the door closed, he behaved very inappropriately with me. I hit him. By then, the elevator reached the next floor,” she recalled.
According to reports, following the incident, Usha sought support from her colleagues, including Mohanlal and Sukumari. When Sukumari entered the elevator and noticed Usha's distress, she inquired about the situation. Usha bravely shared her experience, and Mohanlal, upon hearing about the incident, offered his support and reassurance. However, Usha faced repercussions for coming forward. The organisation she was working with began labelling her as 'arrogant' and accused her of targeting superstars. As a result, she found it increasingly difficult to secure movie offers. Jayasurya Sexual Assault Case: Kerala Police Files Second FIR Against Malayalam Actor Following Actress’ Complaint.
FYI, Usha's confession came hours after Mohanlal quit his position as the President of AMMA (Association of Malayalam Movie Artists). Her revelation highlights misconduct in the Malayalam film industry. It comes amidst global discussions about women's treatment in the entertainment industry. This adds to the narrative of abuse of power in the industry.
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