In a dramatic move, actress Anjali Raghav has gone public with her decision to leave the Bhojpuri film industry. The actress disclosed that she made this tough decision after she was subjected to inappropriate behavior from her co-star and singer-actor Pawan Singh.
Anjali accused Pawan Singh of groping her on the set. Telling her version of what happened, she said that the incident made her so uncomfortable that she did not want to continue working in the Bhojpuri film industry.
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Haryanvi actress Anjali Raghav has come forward with allegations against Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh, sharing a video about an incident at a Lucknow event.
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Discoursing on the issue, Anjali alleged, “He touched me without my consent. I was very uncomfortable. This is something that cannot be brushed under the carpet or accepted. The actress asserted that women in the film industry deserve respect and dignity, and her decision to leave is a reflection of her position on such behavior.
The Actress’s Hard Choice
Anjali confessed that it was not easy to walk out of the Bhojpuri industry. She has worked in many hit projects and garnered love from fans. But she made it very clear that her self-respect and security matter a lot more than fame. “I cannot stay in an environment where I don’t feel safe,” she said.
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Fans React with Support
Anjali received a ton of support on social media once the news leaked with people complimenting her for taking a stand for her dignity and standing her ground. There were lots of comments of disappointment with the allegations and calls for more responsibility in the film industry.
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Wider Discussion Regarding Safety in Cinema
This episode has once again raised concerns regarding women’s safety in local cinema and elsewhere. Various voices in the industry and outside are calling for stringent measures so that actors particularly women are safe from harassment and abuse on sets.
Until then, Anjali Raghav has distanced herself from Bhojpuri films but is still getting tremendous support from her fans, hoping she gets strength and opportunities from safer and more respectful environments.
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