After being sexually assaulted five years ago, actress Bhavana said she was upset and wanted to reclaim her dignity.
The acclaimed actress broke her five-year quiet in a live chat with a private YouTube channel, 'The Mojo Story,' and announced that she will fight hard without thinking about the outcome.
The actress, who has appeared in films in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu, said her family, which included her husband, close relatives, friends, and the general public, have been supportive during her difficult time. (Image: bhavzmenon/instagram)
"My dignity has been shattered to a million pieces," Bhavna added. She said, "It was sheer willpower that kept me going." Despite her family and friends' tremendous support, the actress admitted to feeling lonely.
She recalls spending 15 days in the courtroom in 2020, from daylight to evening. She had to establish her innocence every time a lawyer interrogated her and she was probed by a battery of seven lawyers.
The actress was kidnapped and sexually assaulted by a gang of guys in 2017 while going home from a shooting location.
After the main accuser, Pulsar Sunil stated that prominent Malayalam actor Dileep was behind the assault, the incident became a significant topic. Dileep was detained and is presently being held on bail.
