The Malayalam film industry has been hit by yet another shocking revelation as actress Soumya, also known by her real name Sujata, has come forward with harrowing allegations of abuse at the hands of a Tamil director. Her testimony sheds light on the dark reality faced by many actresses behind the glamorous facade of the film world.
Justice Hema Committee Exposes Film Industry’s Dark Side
The recent findings of the Justice Hema Committee report have brought the ongoing sexual exploitation in the Malayalam film industry into public view. Several actresses have already come forward, revealing shocking stories of harassment by prominent actors and directors. Each day, new revelations emerge under the #MeToo movement, shaking the public and exposing the industry’s dark underbelly.
Adding to this growing list of survivors, Soumya has now shared her own traumatic experience. She revealed the chilling details of how a Tamil director treated her inhumanely, using his power and influence to exploit her. Her story is bound to send shivers down anyone’s spine.
Who is Soumya?
Soumya, whose real name is Sujata, gained fame in the 1990s in the Malayalam film industry, also known as Mollywood. She starred in notable films such as Adhwaytham, Poochakkoru Mookkuthi, and Neelakurukkan. Despite her early success, not much about her life has been public until now, as she bravely steps forward to share her truth.
Exploited as a Child and Forced into Silence
In a heart-wrenching revelation, Soumya shared that the abuse began when she was only eight years old. At that time, she had joined a theatre group in college, where she came into contact with individuals who promised to help her build an acting career. It was during this period that the Tamil director, through her father, contacted her for a film role.
Initially, the director treated her like a daughter in public, but behind closed doors, he subjected her to horrific abuse. He would take advantage of her, betraying the trust and affection he publicly portrayed.
A 30-Year Struggle to Heal
The actress revealed that it took her 30 years to recover from the trauma she endured. Without naming the director, she shared gut-wrenching details of the abuse, recounting how the director treated her as a sex slave. The most horrifying aspect of her story was that he would insert a rod into her private parts for his sadistic pleasure. Despite calling her his “daughter” in public, he raped her repeatedly in private.
Soumya explained that the abuse went so far that the director even insisted on having a child with her, further entangling her in his twisted world of control.
The Director’s Daughter Accused Him of Rape
The shocking revelations don’t end there. Soumya disclosed that the director’s own daughter had also accused him of rape. While Soumya has chosen not to reveal the name of the perpetrator publicly, she stated that she would name him before a special police force, which was formed after the Justice Hema Committee’s report came to light.
Recalling one particularly disturbing incident, she shared that the director kissed her, referring to her as his daughter, while his wife was away. This incident was just the beginning of a year-long nightmare of exploitation and abuse.
Is there even a murmur in Tamil media on this…?
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As Soumya’s accusations come to light, the film industry, already rattled by multiple #MeToo stories, faces another reckoning. Her brave decision to share her story is part of a larger movement to hold powerful figures in the industry accountable for their heinous actions.
Soumya’s heartbreaking testimony has sent shockwaves through the community, prompting many to wonder how such vile acts could have remained hidden for so long. Her story is a reminder that justice for survivors of sexual abuse often comes after years of silent suffering.
While Soumya continues to gather the courage to face the authorities and bring the accused director to justice, her story has inspired others to speak out, fueling a growing demand for accountability in the film industry.