#MeToo
2018 saw a second wave of the #MeToo movement emerge once again, initiated by the Bollywood actress, Tanushree Dutta. Dutta alleged that the veteran actor Nana Patekar had sexually abused her on sets ten years ago. While her account was questioned several times, the allegations acted like a spark, encouraging several others to come forward.
In the days to follow, multiple women came out with their personal stories of sexual harassment at the hands of influential men in the country. Several comedians, people from the film industry, journalists etc came in public view, accused of serious harassment charges. The biggest name, perhaps, was that of former Union Minister, MJ Akbar. Accused by more than 10 women, he had to resign from his post soon after.
