– Renowned Bengali actor Sreelekha Mitra accused Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith of sexual harassment
– Ranjith resigned as the chairperson of the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy following the allegations
– Mitra lodged a complaint with Kochi City Police regarding the incident that took place in 2009
– Mitra had previously spoken out about malpractices in the Tollywood industry, leading to her alienation
– Mitra criticized the response of Bengali actors, including women, for not supporting her and forming a forum for women’s safety only now
– Mitra described the Bengali film industry as filled with manipulators, criminals, and money launderers
– Mitra expressed frustration with the misogyny and pettiness in the Tollygunge industry.