MUMBAI – Yet another Indian Actress has been sexually assaulted by thedirector of her upcoming film.
Allegation of sexual harassment has been levelled against Bengali directorPavel.
An upcoming actress in the Tollywood film industry has alleged thatdirector Pavel sexually harassed her, reports Zee 24 Ghanta. Pavel who hasdirected the movie ‘Rosogolla’ allegedly came from behind and startedkissing the actress when she had gone to director’s home.
This incident took place around three years ago, said the actress in afacebook post that has gone viral.
According to the actress, she got to know Pavel during audition for themovie ‘Rosogolla”. At that time, she was finalised for an important role.So for reading the script, the actress used to go to Pavel’s house in SouthKolkata.
According to the actress, she was suffering from depression at that time.She would often go to Pavel’s house without any makeup, and with unkempthair and ordinary clothes. The actress believes that from that get-up,Pavel thought that she comes from a poor family.
Recollecting the horror, the actress said that one day, Pavel suddenly camefrom behind and started kissing. She somehow managed to escape from thatsituation.
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Pavel is married but the director told the victim that he isn’t happy andis willing to marry her.
The director on his part has denied all the allegations. According to him,false allegations are being levelled against him before the release of hismovie. Pavel said, “If the allegations are from 2016, why are they beingsaid now.
At that time, hardly anyone knew me. So it was much easier to lodge acomplaint against me”.
The actress, however, claims that she didn’t say anything at that time, outof fear.
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