Malayalam actor Dileep’s arrest, in connection with the abduction and sexual assault of a popular actress, has not just affected him but others who have either taken his side or chose to speak up for him. Lawyer and former MP Sebastian Paul wrote for southlive.in on why Dileep needs sympathy.
The former MP wrote on how the media’s works made it difficult to pick sides and how Dileep is getting crucified like Jesus Christ. “We should never forget the people who are behind bars. I am a person who believes in a prisoner and worships him. That, the Romans did not give justice to him is an accusation made by time, not me,” he wrote.
This open letter roused several artistes, wherein they slammed Paul for picking the actor’s side especially considering there are heavy evidences against him.
At the same time, actor Anoop Chandran has opened a can of worms. Speaking to The Times of India, he said that there were many times when Dileep tried side-lining him from the industry. “Dileep had threatened to eliminate me from the industry forever for speaking against mimicry. Though the incident did not bother me initially, I eventually realised when I started losing many opportunities,” he said.
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Meanwhile, an association of women artistes of the Malayalam film industry – Women in Cinema Collective – staged a protest at the venue where the Kerala film awards will be held, reported The New Indian Express. The report added that they have collected signatures from the public to get support for the actress who was abducted. It will be sent to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan also.
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