Chinmayi Sripada, a noted celebrity in Tollywood and Kollywood and a close associate of many celebrities, is making the headlines again. The dubbing artist and singer came out into the open when the #MeToo movement was in full swing. Chinmayi claimed, Mr. Vairamuthu, a noted lyricist and poet, was harassing her. As a result, she was banned from the Tamil Nadu film industry and the Dubbing Union.
Though her well wishers and friends supported her when she opened up, it was only a matter of time the issue died out. Chinmayi, therefore, took to Twitter to appeal to Maneka Gandhi, the Union Minister for Women and Child Development.
@Manekagandhibjp @NCWIndia
Maam, it’s been 4 months since I named Mr Vairamuthu as my predator. I have since then been banned from work in the TN Film Industry (Dubbjng Union).
The law as of today doesn’t allow me to file a case.
Please give me a solution @PMOIndia— Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) February 27, 2019
I have taken up your case with @NCWIndia. Kindly DM your contact details. @Chinmayi @sharmarekha https://t.co/louSvb4Ge6
— Maneka Gandhi (@Manekagandhibjp) February 27, 2019
Chinmayi further mentioned, many of her other female colleagues are now afraid to come out into the open as they are afraid they might end up unemployed.
Maneka Gandhi replied to her tweet immediately, stating the fact, Chinmayi’s case was taken up with the National Commission For Women India (NCW India) and she was asked to DM her contact details to Maneka.
Ma’am there are other women who literally fear their safety, loss of work just like me, not just against Mr Vairamuthu but other men in the film industry as well.
I request a solution for all of us.
I’ll DM ma’am
I really, truly appreciate your tweet. https://t.co/3S3GJIPuzm
— Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) February 27, 2019
Chinmayi responded to Maneka Gandhi’s tweet with much enthusiasm about other women who are literally in the constant fear of losing their jobs and security. Chinmayi stated, this is not only about Mr. Vairamuthu, but about the other men in the industry who harass women in such heinous ways.
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