Amid Hema Committee Report, Khushbu Sundar recalls her personal trauma with her father who abused her

Actor-turned-politician Khushbu Sundar has issued a powerful statement in light of the Hema Committee report, urging society to address the pervasive issue of abuse in the entertainment industry and beyond. In a heartfelt note posted on social media platform X, Sundar reflected on her own painful experiences, expressing regret for not speaking out sooner.

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Sundar commended the resilience of women who have bravely come forward, stating, "Kudos to the women who have stood their ground and emerged victorious." She highlighted the prevalence of abuse and exploitation across various fields, not just in entertainment, and questioned why women are often expected to endure such treatment in silence.

💔 This moment of #MeToo prevailing in our industry breaks you. Kudos to the women who have stood their ground and emerged victorious. ✊ The #HemaCommittee was much needed to break the abuse. But will it?

Abuse, asking for sexual favors, and expecting women to compromise to…

— KhushbuSundar (@khushsundar)

💔 This moment of #MeToo prevailing in our industry breaks you. Kudos to the women who have stood their ground and emerged victorious. ✊ The #HemaCommittee was much needed to break the abuse. But will it?

Abuse, asking for sexual favors, and expecting women to compromise to…

— KhushbuSundar (@khushsundar) August 28, 2024

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In a poignant conversation with her daughters, Sundar shared her amazement at their empathy and support for victims. She emphasized the importance of speaking up, regardless of timing, as a crucial step toward healing and justice.

Sundar also addressed the criticism she faced for not revealing her father's abuse earlier, acknowledging the deep emotional scars it left. "This should be a wake-up call to ALL," she wrote, urging both men and women to stand together against violence and exploitation. She concluded with a powerful message: "Never adjust or compromise on your dignity and respectability. EVER."

Khushbu Sundar's brave revelations, including her own experience of abuse at the age of eight, have resonated widely, reinforcing the urgent need for societal change.