Will Shaheen Bagh Be The Turning Point In Indian Electoral Politics?
Shaheen Bagh protestors have shown the rest of the country how to protest peacefully, and be heard.
Vinta Nanda
Alleged Rape Case Against Alok Nath May Be Closed
Despite Nanda having filed the case 10 months ago, the Oshiwara Police says it has not been able to gather sufficient evidence against the actor.
#MeToo Movement: It Is Raining Clean Chits In Bollywood
Let us face, we always knew sustaining #MeToo in our country would be much more difficult. These clean chits, the readiness with which everyone is accepting them points to what exactly is the problem is. But does that mean we should give up on #MeToo altogether?
Rape Accused Actor Alok Nath To Play A Judge In A Film On #MeToo
Guess what? Alok Nath will now be seen essaying the role of a judge condemning child molestation and sexual abuse in a film revolving around the #MeToo movement, reports Mumbai Mirror. Last year when the #MeToo movement took Bollywood by storm actor Alok Nath was accused of rape by one of his colleagues Vinta Nanda. Unbelievable. Alok Nath, […]
How The Judge’s Comments In Vinta Nanda’s Case Impact #MeToo India
Vinta Nanda’s case against actor Alok Nath suffered a setback when Dindoshi sessions court said that the writer may have delayed filing a complaint for “her own benefit.” This statement and the fact that Alok Nath managed to get an anticipatory bail has yet again given ammunition to those who criticise the #MeToo movement. Yesterday […]
It Is A Struggle For Rape Survivors To File Complaint Spontaneously Â
If survivors come out with allegations of sexual assault after months, years, or decades, do their accusations lack conviction because a lot of time has lapsed since the incident happened? Do we refuse to believe their accounts because the passage of time may have tinted the recollection of the entire episode in their heads? These […]
FIR Against Actor Alok Nath After Vinta Nanda’s Rape Complaint
Writer Vinta Nanda’s sexual assault allegations against actor Alok Nath have gained momentum again. The Mumbai police has now lodged an FIR against Alok Nath following allegations of rape by the TV producer and writer. “The Oshiwara police has registered an FIR against Alok Nath for rape on the complaint filed by Vinta Nanda,” said senior […]
#MeToo: CINTAA Expels Alok Nath Over Sexual Harassment Allegations
The Cine and TV Artists Association (CINTAA) announced on Tuesday that it has expelled actor Alok Nath in view of various sexual harassment and misconduct against him. This comes a month after writer-producer Vinta Nanda first came out with MeToo allegations against the actor. Decision taken in view of the various allegations The association wrote […]
Where To From #MeToo: The Way Forward In Bollywood
The panel on the #MeToo movement, and its impact on Bollywood, created a dialogue, and brought forth insights and opinions which are crucial in paving the way forward now that the movement is here to stay. Shaili Chopra, founder of SheThePeople, moderated the discussion with screenwriter Vinta Nanda, actor and general secretary CINTAA Sushant Singh, […]
Alok Nath Defamation: Court Allows Vinta Nanda To Speak Freely
Mumbai’s Dindoshi Sessions Court has rejected actor Alok Nath’s wife’s request for an injunction order against Vinta Nanda, as per reports.  The court says it can’t pass an order against her at this stage. The court, with this order, has allowed Vinta Nanda to speak freely on any platform she wishes to. Alok Nath’s wife […]
