Prominent Bollywood actress Mouni Roy has publicly denounced what she describes as severe harassment during a recent performance in Karnal, Haryana. The actress, celebrated for her roles in ‘Naagin’ and ‘Devon Ke Dev…Mahadev,’ took to Instagram to detail multiple disturbing incidents that occurred throughout the event.
Roy expressed particular disgust with the behavior of several older male attendees, whom she referred to as ‘uncles.’ The uncomfortable encounters began even before she took the stage, with multiple men allegedly placing their hands on her waist without consent while attempting to take photographs. When she verbally objected to this physical contact, her protests were reportedly ignored.
The situation escalated during her performance when two specific individuals positioned themselves directly in front of the stage. According to Roy’s account, these men made lewd remarks, employed inappropriate hand gestures, and engaged in name-calling. The harassment intensified when they began throwing roses at her during her performance, creating a hostile environment that nearly caused her to exit the stage prematurely.
Adding to the distress, Roy highlighted that these individuals recorded videos from low angles despite being asked to stop, responding with verbal abuse when confronted. The actress expressed disappointment that neither event organizers nor family members of the harassers intervened to stop the behavior.
Roy emphasized the broader implications of such incidents, noting that if an established performer like herself faces such treatment, emerging artists likely encounter even greater challenges. She called for authorities to take action against what she described as ‘intolerable behavior’ while reaffirming her love for her country and its traditions, but condemning the sense of male entitlement that enables such harassment.