Tanushree Dutta reveals she was supposed to do a film with Sushant Singh Rajput: 'But even he died by suicide...'
Tanushree Dutta
, one of the first voices in India's #MeToo movement, has made new and troubling claims about the harassment she says she has faced over the last five years. In a recent interview, she spoke about emotional stress, feeling unsafe, and even threats from the underworld.
She also drew emotional parallels between her situation and the tragic death of actor
Sushant Singh Rajput
. Tanushree believes there is a continuous effort to silence her, and her story paints a dark picture of what she's been going through.
Draws Parallels Between Her Life and Sushant Singh Rajput's
In a recent interview with NDTV, the actress revealed that she sees haunting parallels between her own life and that of the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput. She shared that they were once set to work together on a film before his untimely death in 2020.
Breakdown Was a Result of Years of Harassment
Opening up about her emotional breakdown caught on camera, Tanushree described it as the result of years of relentless harassment. She claimed that ever since she spoke out during the #MeToo movement, her life has taken a disturbing turn—alleging that her building's security was changed without her knowledge, her home was broken into, and a maid was planted to tamper with her food. The actor said the breakdown was a direct result of this long, painful ordeal.
She also revealed that she was once set to work on a film with Sushant Singh Rajput—an opportunity that had renewed her hopes, knowing that an A-list actor was willing to collaborate with her. Reflecting on his tragic death in 2020, she said she believes there is a deeper connection between his demise and the harassment she has endured over the years. According to her, their stories are not entirely unrelated.
Dutta, former Miss India Universe, made another alarming claim, stating that during a recent spiritual trip to Ujjain, the brakes of her autorickshaw were tampered with in what she believes was an attempt to kill her.
She alleged that there is a deliberate effort to mentally torment her to the point where she either meets the same tragic fate as Sushant Singh Rajput or is pushed into a state of mental breakdown like Pooja Mishra.
The actress has also reignited her allegations against actor
Nana Patekar
, whom she had previously accused of sexual harassment and misconduct during the #MeToo movement in 2018. In her latest statements, she hinted that her ongoing harassment may be linked to the powerful figures she spoke out against back then.
Claims
Underworld Involvement
and Targeted Surveillance
She further claimed that her troubles escalated after she questioned the workings of Nana Patekar's foundation. She alleged that a Rs 5 crore contract was handed to underworld operatives to eliminate her. According to her, while the underworld may no longer have figures like
Dawood Ibrahim
at the forefront, it continues to exist in subtler, more insidious forms. She also stated that she is constantly being followed.
Plans to File Detailed Report with Police
Tanushree said that while there's no immediate physical threat to her life, she's taking her time to carefully document every incident from the past five years.
Her goal is to eventually present everything to the police in a well-structured manner. However, she expressed disappointment with law enforcement, stating that the police have done little so far, and that she currently places more trust in the media than in the authorities.
Earlier in the day, she shared that she has been overwhelmed with media requests as she continues to speak out about the harassment she's been facing. Taking to her Instagram Story, she said she hasn't been keeping well and is adjusting to the sudden attention after years of living a quiet, spiritual life. She asked for patience, assuring that she would speak to everyone in due time.
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