Bollywood actress Tanushree Dutta has filed an FIR against Rakhi Sawant for allegedly defaming her and causing her mental trauma. The FIR was filed at the Oshiwara police station in Mumbai on October 12, 2023.
Tanushree Files an FIR against Rakhi
According to the FIR, Sawant had made several false and defamatory statements about Dutta during the Me Too movement in 2018. Dutta alleges that Sawant’s statements had caused her a great deal of mental trauma and had damaged her reputation.
Dutta also alleges that Sawant had threatened her and her family on multiple occasions. The FIR has been registered under various sections of the Indian Penal Code. It includes defamation, criminal intimidation, and causing mental trauma.
Dutta said that she decided to file the FIR against Sawant because she wanted to send a strong message to people who may think of defaming or threatening her. She has also said that she wants to hold Sawant accountable for the damage she has caused her.
What Had Happened?
Dutta was one of the first actresses in Bollywood to come forward with allegations of sexual harassment against a powerful male actor, Nana Patekar, during the Me Too movement in 2018. Sawant had publicly criticized Dutta and her allegations at the time.
Dutta has said that Sawant’s statements had caused her a great deal of pain and had made it difficult for her to find work in the film industry. She has also said that Sawant’s threats had made her and her family feel unsafe.
Implications
The FIR against Sawant is a significant development for the Me Too movement in India. It shows women are willing to stand up against influential people who defame and threaten them. It also sends a message to the film industry that sexual harassment and intimidation will not be tolerated.
Women’s rights activists and the film industry will closely watch the case outcome. If Sawant is found guilty, it could set a precedent for other women who come forward with allegations of sexual harassment and intimidation.
The Final Word
The FIR against Rakhi Sawant is a positive step for the Me Too movement in India. It shows women are willing to stand up against influential people who defame and threaten them. It also sends a message to the film industry that sexual harassment and intimidation will not be tolerated.
