CINTAA gives a shock to Tanushree Dutta on Nana Patekar controversy says, 'Sexual harassment sad but we cannot reopen case now'
Bollywood actress Tanushree Dutta gave a shock to the whole nation in the last week, when the actress openly accused Bollywood actor Nana Patekar for harassing her during the sets of Hork Ok Please in 2008. She said that the actor tried to get too close to her during the shoot of one song but when she protested MNS goons came bashed up her car and windshield.
The incident shook Tanushree and she left for the US, shortly after. Now the actress has made a comeback she is determined to get justice. She had complained to CINTAA (Cine and TV Artistes Association) about the issue in 2008, however, it was not addressed properly.
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However, in between the allegations, CINTAA has clearly released an official statement. Here is the official statement that reads,
"CINTAA strongly condemns any act that outrages the modesty of any individual and any form of sexual harassment is unacceptable to us. After going through Ms Tanushree Dutta's complaint, which was filed with the then Executive Committee of CINTAA in March 2008, we feel that the decision taken in the Joint Dispute Settlement Committee of CINTAA & IFTPC (then known as AMPTPP) in July 2008 was not appropriate, as the chief grievance of sexual harassment wasn't even addressed.
"Although it was a different Executive Committee at that time, yet as CINTAA we find it highly regrettable and no apologies can suffice, hence we must resolve today to never allow such lapses to occur again. CINTAA stands strongly for the dignity and self-respect of its members.
"Sexual harassment is a serious criminal offence, unfortunately, CINTAA's Constitution bars us from taking up any case which is more than three years old. Hence we appeal to the authorities to take cognisance of Ms Dutta's statements and conduct an impartial and speedy enquiry so that truth and justice may prevail. We also appeal to all our members to report any such incidents to us immediately. We are duty bound to give them our complete moral and legal support to ensure just and safe working conditions,"
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This is to notice that actors like Farhan Akhtar, Sonam Kapoor, Swara Bhaskar, Twinkle Khanna and others have come out in the support of the actress.
First published: 2 October 2018, 13:14 IST