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News18
17 hours ago
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- News18
'I'm Being Followed... Harassed Since #MeToo Allegations,' Claims Tanushree Dutta After Break Down Video
Tanushree Dutta claims she's been harassed and followed ever since her #MeToo allegations against Nana Patekar, says her safety is at risk, career destroyed. Tanushree Dutta left the internet worried after she posted a distressing video claiming that she has been harassed in her own house. Now, Tanushree, in an exclusive conversation with News18 India, opened up about what she has been facing over the years since she made #MeToo allegations against veteran actor Nana Patekar. Tanushree Dutta made headlines first back in 2018 when she accused Nana Patekar of sexual harassment on the sets of the film Horn Ok Please. She shared that while being on the sets of the 2008 film, Nana made unwanted advances towards her. Now, while talking to us, she revealed that ever since then, she has been facing 'suspicious activity" around her. 'I've been followed constantly. I've been harassed. A maid was planted in my house to spy on me," she alleged. The actress also revealed that she intends to approach the police regarding recent incidents, but also said that she has no wish to reopen the MeToo case. 'I'm not trying to reopen the old case. I only want action on the new incidents that are endangering my safety," she added. 'Ever since I spoke up against Nana Patekar, I've been followed wherever I go. My career has been destroyed," she concluded. What happened to Tanushree Dutta? On Tuesday night, Tanushree Dutta took to her Instagram handle and dropped a video in which she claimed that she is being harassed by her family. In the video, Tanushree was seen visibly distressed as she considered taking action against her family members. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tanushree Dutta Miss India Universe (@iamtanushreeduttaofficial) 'I am being harassed in my own home. Mujhe mere hi ghar mein pareshaan kiya jaa raha hai. I just called the cops. They came and asked me to come to the police station to lodge a proper complaint. I will probably go tomorrow or the day after. I am not well. Mujhe itna pareshaan kiya gaya hai pichle 4 to 5 saalon mein," she said. The actress further revealed that her health condition has also deteriorated significantly due to the ongoing stress and added, 'Meri tabiyat kharab ho gayi hai. Main kuch kaam nahi kar paa rahi hoon. Mera pura ghar messy ho chuka hai. I cannot even hire maids because they planted maids in my house. I had such a bad experience with maids. They came and stealing stuff from my house. I have to do all my work. I am being troubled in my own house. Please someone help me." First Published: July 23, 2025, 16:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Tanushree Dutta To NDTV: "No Scope Of Justice In Maharashtra, Molesters Hobnob With Politicians"
Actor Tanushree Dutta, who was at the forefront of India's #MeToo movement, has claimed that she is being stalked, harassed, and psychologically targeted for years, and has not received any help from authorities. On late Tuesday night, the former Miss India Universe posted a disturbing video of her crying on Instagram, alleging that she has been "harassed at my own home" for the past five years, so much so that her "health has deteriorated". Tanushree Dutta told NDTV in an exclusive interaction that she has been facing relentless harassment and intimidation over the past few years, both in public and private spaces, and has been left disillusioned with the system meant to protect her. Speaking in the wake of her distressing Instagram video she posted, the actor claimed to have noticed a pattern of incidents that she said have taken a toll on her mental and physical health. "My experience with the Mumbai Police during the 2018 MeToo movement left a very bitter taste in my mouth," she told NDTV. "They encouraged me to file an FIR back then. I spent four to five hours at the station, gave a detailed statement, and kept following up and nothing came of it. In Maharashtra, these molesters and harassers are often hobnobbing with politicians. They're protected. So, there's no real scope of justice." Tanushree Dutta, known for films such as Aashiq Banaya Aapne, Chocolate, Bhagam Bhag, and Dhol, also alleged that her ordeal hasn't stopped since. She said she suspects that even hotel staff and insiders may have been complicit in stalking and intimidation during her travels. "Whenever I raised the issue at hotels during my pilgrimages, I was either stonewalled or met with excuses. I didn't want drama. I had gone to pray, meditate, and heal. But the incidents followed me everywhere." She claimed food deliveries would arrive tampered with, groceries would be misplaced or opened, packages would be meddled with and there seemed to be a deliberate attempt to destabilise her. "It's psychological warfare," she says. "They're trying to scare me. And it's been happening since I came back from one trip so unwell that I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, triggered by prolonged stress and anxiety." According to Tanushree Dutta, in multiple cities, at different hotels, someone would use a spare key to enter her room. "Whether I was in the room or not, they'd come in, move small things, steal just enough to make me notice. They wanted me to know I wasn't safe even in what should be a private, protected space." Now, she said, the pattern has reached her Mumbai home. "People bang on my door at odd hours. They've left foul-smelling substances outside. I've reported it to my building society many times. Yesterday, when it happened again and no one responded to my calls I broke down. I called the police. They came, spoke to the watchman, but it was all vague, everyone blaming each other. They asked me to visit the Oshiwara Police Station and speak to a senior officer. I said I will but only if they are willing to act. I won't waste more years chasing justice that never comes." Tanushree Dutta's 2018 allegations against veteran actor Nana Patekar helped spark the #MeToo movement in Bollywood. The actor has been away from the world of films since the 2010 movie Apartment, but has kept fans and followers updated about her life through her Instagram page. The latest series of alleged revelations made by the actor, however, indicate that the aftermath of that decision and the fight for accountability is far from over.
News18
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Tanushree Dutta Seeks Spiritual Solace After Alleging Harassment At Home: 'Har Har Mahadev'
Last Updated: Yesterday, Tanushree Dutta posted a tearful video of herself wherein she said, 'Guys, I'm being harassed in my own home." Actress Tanushree Dutta has shared her first post after releasing an emotional video in which she alleged ongoing harassment at her home. In the tearful clip, the actress spoke about facing mental and physical distress, claiming that her life has been under constant threat since 2018. Tanushree was seen crying as she pleaded for help, claiming she is facing harassment in her own home. She shared that the ongoing distress has pushed her to approach the police for support. On Wednesday, Dutta took to her Instagram handle and shared an image of herself with the caption 'Har Har Mahadev!!." In the image, the 'Aashiq Banaya Aapne' actress is seen striking a pose while looking at the camera. In the following post, Tanushree shared a video of herself. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tanushree Dutta Miss India Universe (@iamtanushreeduttaofficial) Yesterday, Tanushree Dutta posted a tearful video of herself wherein she said, 'Guys, I'm being harassed in my own home. I'm being harassed in my own home. I just called the cops. I got worried and called the police. The police came." She further mentioned, 'They asked me to come to the police station to launch a proper complaint. I'm probably going to go tomorrow or the day after. I'm not well. I've been harassed so much in the last 4-5 years that my health has deteriorated. I'm not able to do any work. My house is a mess. I can't even hire maids because they planted maids in my house." For the caption, she wrote, 'I'm sick and tired of this harassment!! It's been going on since 2018 #metoo Aaj fed up hokar maine police ko call kiya Please someone help me! Do something before it's too late." Back in 2008, Tanushree Dutta had accused veteran actor Nana Patekar of sexually harassing her on the sets of the film 'Horn Ok Please." A decade later, in September 2018, she revisited the incident publicly, drawing widespread attention and helping ignite a larger conversation about sexual harassment in the Indian film industry. First Published: July 23, 2025, 13:49 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Khaleej Times
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Watch: Tearful Tanushree Dutta says she is victim of harassment, shares troubling details
Actor Tanushree Dutta has come forward with new claims of harassment at her home, sharing an emotional video on Tuesday night where she stated that the harassment has been ongoing since the last 4-5 years. In the video, Dutta appeared visibly distressed and said she had contacted the police for assistance and intended to file a formal complaint. "Guys, I am being harassed in my own home," she says in the Instagram video. "I just called the cops and they have asked me to visit a police station and lodge a proper complaint. I will probably go tomorrow and do that, I am not keeping well." Watch the video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tanushree Dutta Miss India Universe (@iamtanushreeduttaofficial) She added: "I have been tortured so much in the last 4-5 years that it has taken a toll on my health. I am not able to do anything, my house is a mess. I cannot even hire maids because they planted maids in my house...I had such bad experiences with maids, coming in and stealing and doing all kinds of things." "I am being troubled in my own house, please someone help me," she says at the end of the video. Tanushree later shared another video in which some noises can be heard in the background. "I have also dealt with loud noises like this and other very loud banging noises above my roof and outside my door almost every day at odd hours since 2020," she wrote in the caption. "I got tired of complaining to the building management and gave up a few years ago. Now I just live with it and put headphones with Hindu mantras to distract my mind and keep my sanity. Today I was so unwell, as you guys know I have developed Chronic fatigue syndrome due to dealing with constant stress and anxiety for last 5 years, and this was going on all day and evening, way past acceptable and allowed hours." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tanushree Dutta Miss India Universe (@iamtanushreeduttaofficial) Tanushree accused actor Nana Patekar of sexual harassment in 2018. It played a key role in sparking the #MeToo movement in India. She also claimed that filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri had instructed her to "remove clothes and dance" during a scene with Irrfan Khan in the film Chocolate. Nana Patekar was later given a clean chit in the case, while Agnihotri publicly denied the allegations.
News18
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
What Happened To Tanushree Dutta? Actress Who Began #MeToo In Bollywood Shocks Fans With Video
Tanushree Dutta sparked India's #MeToo movement in 2018 when she accused actor Nana Patekar of sexual harassment on the sets of the film Horn Ok Please in 2008. Tanushree Dutta is back in the headlines. A video of the Bollywood actress is all over social media in which she is seen crying inconsolably and claiming that she is being 'harassed". While the video has left netizens shocked and worried, do you know what has actually happened? Worry not, we have got you covered. Here's everything about the viral video of Tanushree Dutta you need to know: What Happened To Tanushree Dutta? On Tuesday night, Tanushree Dutta took to her Instagram handle and dropped a video in which she claimed that she is being harassed by her family. In the video, Tanushree was seen visibly distressed as she mulled taking action against her family members. 'I am being harassed in my own home. Mujhe mere hi ghar mein pareshaan kiya jaa raha hai. I just called the cops. They came and asked me to come to the police station to launch a proper complaint. I will probably go tomorrow or day after. I am not well. Mujhe itna pareshaan kiya gaya hai pichle 4 to 5 saalon mein," she said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tanushree Dutta Miss India Universe (@iamtanushreeduttaofficial) The actress further revealed that her health condition has also deteriorated significantly due to the ongoing stress and added, 'Meri tabiyat kharab ho gayi hai. Main kuch kaam nahi kar paa rahi hoon. Mera pura ghar messy ho chuka hai. I cannot even hire maids because they planted maids in my house. I had such a bad experience with maids. They came and stealing stuff from my house. I have to do all my work. I am being troubled in my own house. Please someone help me." The Aashiq Banaya Aapne actress stated that she is 'sick and tired" of harassment and urged police officials to help her. A Look Back At Tanushree Dutta's #MeToo Case Tanushree Dutta sparked India's #MeToo movement in 2018 when she accused actor Nana Patekar of sexual harassment on the sets of the film Horn Ok Please in 2008. She claimed Patekar made unwanted advances during a song sequence. Not just this, Tanushree also accused filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri of pressuring her to 'remove clothes and dance" in the film Chocolate. However, both Patekar and Agnihotri denied the allegations. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
