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The Hindu
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
It was my emotional breakdown: Tanushree Dutta opens up on viral video
Tanushree Dutta has opened up about the emotional video she recently shared on her social media. In the now-viral clip that she shared on Tuesday (July 22 2025), the actress can be seen sobbing and talking about being allegedly "harassed" inside her home. 'I am being harassed in my own house. I just called the cops, and they have asked me to come to the police station to lodge a proper complaint. I will probably go tomorrow or the day after. I am not well. I have been harassed so much in the past five years that I have fallen sick,' she said in the video. Tanushree has alleged that the video was a result of 'pain, stress, and fear she faced over the last five years'. Speaking to ANI, Tanushree said her video was not a stunt or drama, but a real 'emotional response after enduring repeated traumatic events since the #MeToo wave in 2018'. 'First of all, I want to say that it was my emotional response,' she said. 'A lot of strange things have happened to me in the last five years. After #MeToo, serious and dangerous things started happening around me. It took me time to understand that all of this was actually happening to me,' she said. 'I was in an accident; my brakes failed. There were also attempts to mix something in my food to make me sick. Strange things started happening outside my house too,' Tanushree added. When asked if anyone from the film industry reached out to help, she said, 'I don't have any friends. And when all of this started happening to me, the few contacts I had also disappeared.' ALSO READ: Relief for Nana Patekar as Mumbai court dismisses Tanushree Dutta's Me Too case About people calling her a drama queen after her video, Tanushree said, 'People always say such things. They said I was acting in 2008, they said the same in 2018. And who are these people anyway?' She also responded to the accusations that her viral video was a publicity stunt saying, 'There are many ways to go viral. I don't need to do all this. I am Tanushree Dutta, Miss India Universe,' she said. Tanushree first gained fame when she won the Femina Miss India Universe title in 2004. She later acted in popular films like Aashiq Banaya Apne, Dhol, and Bhagam Bhag.


Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Tanushree Dutta says her crying video was due to ‘fear she faced over last 5 years': Dangerous things happened around me
Actor Tanushree Dutta, the OG MeToo whistleblower, has opened up about the emotional video she recently shared on her social media. In the now-viral clip that she shared on Tuesday, the actor can be seen sobbing and talking about being allegedly "harassed" inside her home. Tanushree Dutta gained fame with Aashiq Banaya Aapne in 2005. "I am being harassed in my own house. I just called the cops, and they have asked me to come to the police station to lodge a proper complaint. I will probably go tomorrow or the day after. I am not well. I have been harassed so much in the past five years that I have fallen sick," she said in the video. Tanushree has alleged that the video was a result "pain, stress, and fear she faced over the last five years". Speaking to ANI, Tanushree said her video was not a stunt or drama, but a real "emotional response after enduring repeated traumatic events since MeToo allegations in 2018". "First of all, I want to say that it was my emotional response," she said. "A lot of strange things have happened to me in the last five years. After MeToo, serious and dangerous things started happening around me. It took me time to understand that all of this was actually happening to me," she said. "I was in an accident; my brakes failed. There were also attempts to mix something in my food to make me sick. Strange things started happening outside my house, too," Tanushree added. When asked if anyone from the film industry reached out to help, she said, "I don't have any friends. And when all of this started happening to me, the few contacts I had also disappeared." About people calling her a drama queen after her video, Tanushree said, "People always say such things. They said I was acting in 2008, they said the same in 2018. And who are these people anyway?" She also responded to the accusations that her viral video was a publicity stunt saying, "There are many ways to go viral. I don't need to do all this. I am Tanushree Dutta. Miss India Universe," she said. Tanushree first gained fame when she won the Femina Miss India Universe title in 2004. She later acted in popular films such as Aashiq Banaya Apne, Dhol, and Bhagam Bhag.


India.com
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
'Not drama...': Tanushree Dutta replies to trolls who allege her viral video was a publicity stunt
Please someone help me Tanushree Dutta is in a lot of trouble shared a video crying and said I am confined to my house Tanushree Dutta, the OG MeToo whistleblower, has opened up about the emotional video she recently shared on her social media. In the now-viral clip that she shared on Tuesday, the actress can be seen sobbing and talking about being allegedly 'harassed' inside her home.' I am being harassed in my own house. I just called the cops, and they have asked me to come to the police station to lodge a proper complaint. I will probably go tomorrow or the day after. I am not well. I have been harassed so much in the past five years that I have fallen sick,' she said in the video. Why did Tanushree Dutta make the video? Tanushree has alleged that the video was a result of years of 'pain, stress, and fear she faced over the last five years'. Speaking to ANI, Tanushree said her video was not a stunt or drama, but a real 'emotional response after enduring repeated traumatic events since MeToo allegations in 2018'. 'First of all, I want to say that it was my emotional response,' she said. 'A lot of strange things have happened to me in the last five years. After MeToo, serious and dangerous things started happening around me. It took me time to understand that all of this was actually happening to me,' she said. 'I was in an accident; my brakes failed. There were also attempts to mix something in my food to make me sick. Strange things started happening outside my house too,' Tanushree added. Tanushree Dutta reacted to the trolls When asked if anyone from the film industry reached out to help, she said, 'I don't have any friends. And when all of this started happening to me, the few contacts I had also disappeared.' About people calling her a drama queen after her video, Tanushree said, 'People always say such things. They said I was acting in 2008, they said the same in 2018. And who are these people anyway?' She also responded to the accusations that her viral video was a publicity stunt saying, 'There are many ways to go viral. I don't need to do all this. I am Tanushree Dutta. Miss India Universe,' she first gained fame when she won the Femina Miss India Universe title in later acted in popular films like Aashiq Banaya Apne, Dhol, and Bhagam Bhag.


Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"It was my emotional breakdown...": Tanushree Dutta opens up on viral video
Tanushree Dutta, the OG MeToo whistleblower who shook the Hindi film industry in 2018, has opened up about the emotional video she recently shared on her social media. Tanushree Dutta , the OG MeToo whistleblower, has opened up about the emotional video she recently shared on her social media. In the now-viral clip that she shared on Tuesday, the actress can be seen sobbing and talking about being allegedly "harassed" inside her home. "I am being harassed in my own house. I just called the cops, and they have asked me to come to the police station to lodge a proper complaint. I will probably go tomorrow or the day after. I am not well. I have been harassed so much in the past five years that I have fallen sick," she said in the video. Tanushree has alleged that the video was a result of years of "pain, stress, and fear she faced over the last five years". Speaking to ANI, Tanushree said her video was not a stunt or drama, but a real "emotional response after enduring repeated traumatic events since MeToo allegations in 2018". "First of all, I want to say that it was my emotional response," she said. "A lot of strange things have happened to me in the last five years. After MeToo, serious and dangerous things started happening around me. It took me time to understand that all of this was actually happening to me," she said. "I was in an accident; my brakes failed. There were also attempts to mix something in my food to make me sick. Strange things started happening outside my house too," Tanushree added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 3 & 4 BHK Starts ₹1.65 Cr in Kukatpally Honer Signatis Book Now Undo When asked if anyone from the film industry reached out to help, she said, "I don't have any friends. And when all of this started happening to me, the few contacts I had also disappeared." About people calling her a drama queen after her video, Tanushree said, "People always say such things. They said I was acting in 2008, they said the same in 2018. And who are these people anyway?" She also responded to the accusations that her viral video was a publicity stunt saying, "There are many ways to go viral. I don't need to do all this. I am Tanushree Dutta. Miss India Universe," she said. Tanushree first gained fame when she won the Femina Miss India Universe title in 2004. She later acted in popular films like Aashiq Banaya Apne, Dhol, and Bhagam Bhag.


Time of India
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Sonu Walia faked not knowing swimming to avoid swimsuit scene in 'Khoon Bhari Maang' – Here's what Rakesh Roshan did
Back then, it wasn't as easy for actresses to wear swimsuits on screen as it is today. , the stunning star of the popular film 'Khoon Bhari Maang,' once in an exclusive conversation with ETimes opened up about her discomfort when she had to wear a swimsuit for a scene. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Kabir Bedi 's unknowing help On a lighthearted note, the actress recalled being absolutely petrified at the thought of wearing a swimsuit for a film shoot. What eased her nerves slightly was seeing Kabir Bedi sporting swimming trunks—since heroes of that era usually stuck to ganjis and shorts for pool scenes. In a clever attempt to avoid the swimsuit sequence, she confessed to director that she didn't know how to swim. Believing her, Roshan not only convinced her gently but even went a step further—he cut out an entire stanza from the song, considering her supposed limitation. Sonu eventually came clean, but only after filming was complete, laughing over how she had pulled off a smooth dive into the pool during a shot, and Rakesh Roshan never caught on. About Sonu Walia Sonu Walia entered the world as Sanjeet Kaur Walia in New Delhi before becoming a famous beauty queen and Bollywood star who possessed both elegance and charisma on screen. The completion of her studies in psychology and journalism led her into modeling, which ultimately brought her the Femina Miss India Universe crown in 1985. Her achievements in the modeling business led directly to her debut as a film actress. Sonu started her Bollywood career through 'Shart' in 1986 until she reached major stardom through 'Khoon Bhari Maang' in 1988, where she starred as the stylish villain opposite . The Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress recognized her outstanding work. Sonu faced challenges in securing lead roles during her early career because her tall stature prevented her from working with numerous male actors who dominated Bollywood at that period. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now During 1995 she married NRI businessman Surya Pratap Singh through marriage and left her film career behind to devote herself to domestic life. Following her husband's death in 2009, she moved back to India to begin her work in film production.