Young Actress Alleges Malayalam Actor Siddique Of Sexual Abuse: “He Is No.1 Criminal”
As many MeToo allegations have emerged after the release of the Hema Committee report, another actress has today made serious accusations against a senior Malayalam actor. Young actress Revathy Sampath claimed that actor Siddique misbehaved with her, causing her significant distress at a young age.
Revathy Sampath alleged that Siddique sexually assaulted her during her youth right after she completed her Plus Two education, though she has been making the same allegations since 2019. She also claims that Siddique contacted her through a fake social media account, invited her to the Muscat Hotel under the pretext of a discussion, and then sexually exploited her.
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Revathy stated that Siddique referred to her as “mole” (child) and attempted to intimidate her by locking her in a room. She added that, since 2019, she has repeatedly voiced these allegations publicly, which has resulted in the loss of many career opportunities.
She labelled Siddique as a “number one criminal,” saying, “I have seen Siddique speaking after the Hema Committee report came out, and everything he is saying is a lie.”
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The Hema Committee report, on the issues actors and supporting technicians face in the Malayalam film industry, was released last week after it was submitted four years ago. Since then, both the general public and many actors have been demanding action from the government on the accusations mentioned in the report. The report has revealed that casting couch and various other forms of malpractices are existent in the industry.
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Siddique is a veteran Malayalam actor known for his versatile performances in Indian cinema, particularly in the Malayalam film industry. He debuted in the 1985 film Aa Neram Alppa Dooram and has since portrayed a wide range of characters, from comedy to villainous roles. He is famous for his roles In Harihar Nagar, Lelam, and Bharatham. With a career spanning over three decades, he has appeared in more than 300 films and is considered one of Malayalam cinema’s most respected character actors. In 2004, he was awarded the Kerala State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performances in Sasneham Sumitra and Choonda.
