When Will I Get Justice?” Tanushree Dutta Speaks Out Following Hema Committee Report Findings

Tanushree Dutta Questions Justice Amidst Release of Hema Committee Report
MUMBAI: Actor Tanushree Dutta, who ignited India’s #MeToo movement in 2018 by accusing veteran actor Nana Patekar of sexual harassment, has once again voiced her frustration over the lack of justice. In a recent statement, Dutta questioned when she would receive the justice she has been fighting for, especially in light of the findings from the Justice Hema Committee report.
The Justice Hema Committee report, released earlier this week, has brought to light the widespread harassment and sexual exploitation faced by women in the Malayalam film industry. Dutta expressed her solidarity with the brave women who came forward to share their experiences for the report.
However, Dutta’s statement also carried a strong critique of those in power who, according to her, continue to shield wrongdoers. “Till people in power continue to shield criminals, no movement or report will be able to bring about change,” Dutta said, reflecting on her own unresolved case and the broader issues highlighted in the report.
The 2018 allegations by Dutta against Patekar had sparked significant debate and led to a wave of similar accusations across various industries in India. Despite the initial momentum, Dutta, a former beauty queen turned actor, has yet to see a resolution to her case, with Patekar consistently denying the allegations.
The release of the Hema Committee report, which has been hailed as a significant step towards addressing issues of sexual harassment in the Malayalam film industry, has once again brought the issue of justice for survivors to the forefront. Dutta’s comments serve as a stark reminder that many survivors are still waiting for their voices to be heard and their cases to be resolved.
