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Time of India
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bigg Boss Malayalam 7: Avantika Mohan to enter the show? Here's what the actress has to say
Avantika Mohan clarifies she is not participating in Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7. Rumors circulated online, surprising the actress and her acquaintances. She was approached before but declined due to work commitments. Avantika is known for roles in films and television, including Athmasakhi. She is also an entrepreneur with an online fashion store. With Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7 just weeks away from launch, the buzz around potential contestants is gaining momentum. As fans eagerly await the grand premiere, several celebrity names have been doing the rounds on social media. Among them is popular actress and model Avantika Mohan, whose rumored entry into the show has sparked significant curiosity. However, in an exclusive conversation with ETimes, Avantika has finally addressed the speculation and put the rumours to rest. "No, I am not entering the show. I was quite surprised to see my name trending as a contestant. Even my close friends and family started asking me about it. So, to make it clear, I am not a part of Bigg Boss Malayalam 7. I was approached earlier by the team, but I couldn't commit due to work obligations. I like the show, and maybe someday I'd love to be a part of it, but definitely not this time.' Avantika Mohan is a well-known face in Malayalam entertainment. She began her career in films with notable roles in Yakshi – Faithfully Yours, Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi, and Crocodile Love Story. She later transitioned to television, gaining widespread recognition for her portrayal of Dr. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Đây có thể là thời điểm tốt nhất để giao dịch vàng trong 5 năm qua IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Nandita in Athmasakhi. Her subsequent roles in Priyapettaval, Thoovalsparsham, and most recently Manimuthu, further cemented her popularity. Her powerful performance as police officer Sreya Nandini was especially lauded by audiences. Apart from acting, Avantika is also a social media favorite. Her modeling videos and photoshoots often go viral, and she has recently ventured into entrepreneurship by launching her own online fashion store, a move that's been well-received by fans and followers alike. Avantika isn't the only celebrity to dismiss rumors about joining the show. Earlier, actress Rekha Ratheesh also confirmed that she will not be entering the Bigg Boss house this season. Bigg Boss Malayalam 7 is expected to premiere in the first week of August. While the final list of celebrity contestants remains under wraps, reports suggest that interviews for commoner entries have already begun and the housemates are being finalized.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Chilanka: Yes, I slapped the 60-plus-year-old popular Malayalam TV serial director on the set; I couldn't take the torture for rejecting his sexual advances
Malayalam TV actress Chilanka bravely revealed facing harassment from a serial director, including inappropriate touching and obscene messages. After she blocked him, she faced mental harassment and slut-shaming. Supported by the crew and channel, the director was removed. Chilanka now speaks out to protect other actresses, as the director is employed by another channel, despite his past misconduct. As women's safety, particularly in the workplace, continues to be a prominent societal concern, the recent revelation from TV actress Chilanka has sent shockwaves through the Malayalam television industry. Amidst the ongoing discussions sparked by the Hema committee report in the movie industry, the actress known for her roles in popular shows like Athmasakhi and Kanalpoovu has come forward to reveal the troubling experiences she endured on a Malayalam serial set, involving the show's director. 'At first, I was cast for a different role in the show, and we even shot pilot episodes for it. But one morning, when I arrived for the shoot, I found out the director had given me a different, less important character. I didn't understand why at the time, but later realized it was his way of trying to manipulate me, hoping I would please him to get the better role. As an artist, I believe in doing my best no matter the role, and that's exactly what I did,' she said. Chilanka shared that the director began treating her with indifference soon after she blocked him for sending obscene messages on WhatsApp. "He used to make filthy comments and touch inappropriately during the shoot. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like AC Installation & Repair from Certified Pros Search7 Learn More Undo I tried to ignore most of it. One night, he sent me links to porn videos along with some vulgar pictures. I was shocked and immediately I blocked him. From that point on, the mental harassment became unbearable. He publicly humiliated me by constantly criticizing my acting, made slut-shaming comments , and spoke badly about my family. He even threatened to ruin my career. I put up with it all for months, focusing on my work. But one day, he crossed the line, and I couldn't take it anymore. Yes, I slapped him, the 60-plus-year-old popular Malayalam TV serial director,' she revealed. Chilanka said she is deeply grateful to the crew and channel officials for supporting her, even though the director is a well-known figure in the industry. 'Right after the incident, I was sure I wanted to leave the serial. But the entire team stood by me. Within minutes, I got a call from a senior channel official asking about the situation. When I explained everything, she assured me, 'Chilanka, this director will no longer be part of the serial, or any other work with our channel.' Those words gave me a comfort I can't put into words. I didn't want to harm the project or the channel's reputation—I just wanted to teach the harasser a strong lesson. So, I stayed on and completed the project, right up to the final episode,' she said. Soon after Chilanka's revelation, while many have praised her courage, some are still questioning why she stayed silent for so long. However, the actress has a clear response to that. 'A person who goes through such trauma takes months to heal, that's natural. But I'm not someone who stayed silent or didn't react. I took action when it was needed and found a solution. Still, I kept quiet in public for the sake of the serial because I knew it was the livelihood of many people. I also didn't want to damage the reputation of the channel that supported me," she said. "Now, you might ask why I'm speaking out publicly. I have my reasons. First, I found out that this man is trying to get me banned in the industry by stopping producers from offering me work. I don't mind that because I have my own business to support myself. But the bigger reason is this: the director, who was suspended by one channel for workplace harassment, is now working on a prime-time serial on another well-known channel. And the decision-maker for that project is a woman! It's such an irony. I don't want any more women to fall into his trap and suffer like I did. So, I'm speaking out now to protect my fellow actresses,' she added. Chilanka also advises aspiring actors to stay strong and be cautious so they don't fall into such traps. 'The industry as a whole isn't bad, there are just a few toxic people like him. If you have talent, you don't have to tolerate any of that to succeed. Believe in your talent, and the right opportunities will come to you,' the actress concluded.
