Khushbu Sundar speaks out about personal abuse amid revelations in Hema report

In an emotionally charged post, actress-politician Khushbu Sundar has revealed her harrowing childhood experience of abuse at the hands of her father. Her revelation comes in the wake of the release of the Justice Hema Committee report, which exposed widespread sexual exploitation and abusive practices in the Malayalam film industry.

Reflecting on her past, Khushbu emphasized the deep and lasting trauma that abuse causes, especially when the abuser is a trusted guardian. She stressed that her prolonged silence was not a career move, but a personal struggle. “These atrocities shake our foundations of trust and strength,” Khushbu said.

Khushbu praised the resilience of women who bravely faced such challenges and questioned the sufficiency of the Hema committee’s actions to bring about real change. In a powerful call to action, she urged victims to speak out, regardless of the timing, and appealed to men to show unwavering support. Her sentiment underscored the need for collective societal efforts to ensure dignity and safety for women.

(With input from agencies.)