Chennai, March 6: National Commission for Women member and actor-turned-politician Khushbu Sundar had said that she was abused by her father when she was eight years old, she said in interview to a media portal.

Khushbu said that when a child is sexually abused, the scar remains for life, adding that it is immaterial whether the child is a boy or a girl.

She said that her mother had gone through the most abusive marriage, adding that her father thought it was his birthright to beat up his wife and children and abuse his only daughter. Tamil Nadu Shocker: Man Held for Raping, Impregnating His 13-Year-Old Daughter in Vellore.

Khushbhu said that the fear of other members of the family getting abused kept her mouth shut even though she had been abused since she was eight. She added that her only fear was whether her mother would believe her as she had a 'Kuch bhi hota hai, meri pati Devta hai' mindset. Mumbai Shocker: 42-Year-Old Man Rapes, Impregnates Minor Daughter; Arrested.

She said that when she turned 15, she thought enough was enough and started speaking against her father. The actor-turned-politician added that her father left the family when she was only 16, and the family didn't know from where the next meal was coming.

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