#MeToo | Kannada Film Director Ere Gowda Accused Of Sexual Harassment

The ongoing #MeToo movement in the Indian film industry paves way for the rampancy of sexual harassment and misconduct in showbiz. While Bollywood is certainly consumed by the initiative, this movement has spread its wings to the south film industries too. In the wake of this, Kannada film director and screenwriter Ere Gowda, of 'Thithi' fame, has been accused of sexual harassment by his peer. 

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In an elaborative Facebook post, the survivor narrates the incident adding that she was left shocked, motionless and sobbing uncontrollably.

Talking about the incident, she said, "He would put his hand on my chest. I would push it away. The hand would come back. When I look back now, I know that if I had texted my friend and asked him to come, he would have come. But at that moment, I was petrified. Ere was tall and much stronger than me. I did not want to piss him off for I knew that I wouldn’t be able to fight him. My body had gone into survival mode. I knew that I just want to get through this one night. And so it went on. He would try to remove my bra. I would try to push him off. He kept coming back. I told him that I am on my periods. He asked me if I am lying. I told him that I could show my blood-wet pad if he is interested. I don’t know how I managed to close my eyes and sleep off. When I opened my eyes he was still there, staring at me. He said that it is not possible for him to sleep. "

Read her entire post below:

 

 

The #MeToo movement in India has given voice to many survivors who have now been calling out their accusers through various mediums, social media being the prime one. While many have taken this matter to court, others are seen braving the odds and coming forward to open up about the issue.