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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nTRIGGER WARNING: The article contains references to rape and abuse.<\/span>The Ernakulam judicial first class magistrate court reportedly granted bail to director Ranjith Balakrishnan<\/a> in the sexual assault case.Dubbing artist and actress Bhagyalakshmi has now spoken openly about the assault case involving the ‘Spirit’ director. Through her new YouTube channel, she made it clear that she will always stand with survivors, no matter who the accused is. She also revealed that she immediately tried to contact the complainant and shared her decision to stop appearing on TV debates.<\/p>\n Bhagyalakshmi said, “I didn\u2019t start this channel expecting to talk about such a topic today. I had been planning to start it for a while, and many people had been asking me to. I\u2019m not very familiar with technology, so I was hesitant about how to shoot and present videos. Eventually, I shot a vlog based on my book. I was planning to release it next week. But this morning, quite unexpectedly, when I casually searched on Google, I saw a news report about me\u2014questioning why I hadn\u2019t responded to Ranjith<\/a>\u2019s arrest. It asked whether I was being selective. Just because I don\u2019t appear on news channels or in the media doesn\u2019t mean I don\u2019t have an opinion. I do have a clear stand. But I don\u2019t necessarily have to express it publicly every time. It\u2019s my choice whether to speak or not.”Understanding the woman\u2019s pain, she sent a message saying she was with her. She added, \u201cI immediately called that girl; I can understand her pain.\u201d<\/p>\n Bhagyalakshmi stated that she has always supported women who come forward, whether it is an actress, a nun, or anyone else facing harassment.She recalled joining the protest in the nun\u2019s case and being emotionally involved in the actress assault case since 2017. For her, real support means being there for the survivor directly, not just speaking on television.<\/p>\n Bhagyalakshmi announced that she will no longer participate in TV debates and explained that channels often provoke her to create dramatic reactions, which affects her mental and physical health. She said her elder son pointed this out, and she realised that direct support to survivors is more important than proving her stand on media platforms.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, as reported by TOI City, after granting bail, the court imposed conditions that Ranjith should appear before the investigating officer when required, not contact the complainant or witnesses, and stay away from the shooting location and the survivor\u2019s residence or workplace without permission.<\/p>\n Poll<\/p>\n Is the decision of Bhagyalakshmi to stop appearing in TV debates a positive move?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nBhagyalakshmi\u2019s immediate response<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Standing with survivors<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Decision to quit TV debates<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Update on Ranjith case<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n