Tanushree Dutta Condemns Hema Committee Report, Denounces Nana Patekar and Dileep as ‘Narcissistic Psychopaths’

New Delhi : Tanushree Dutta has recently criticized the Justice K Hema Committee report as ‘useless,’ underscoring her frustration with the systemic response to sexual harassment in the film industry. Dutta, who has been a prominent voice in addressing sexual harassment, has expressed disappointment with the effectiveness of both the Justice K Hema Committee’s report, which pertains to the Malayalam film industry, and the Vishakha Committee, formerly known as the Women’s Grievances Committee, which focuses on workplace harassment more broadly.

In an interview with private channel, Dutta questioned the practical impact of the latest report, stating, “What’s the point of this new report anyway? All they had to do was arrest the accused and enforce a strong law and order system.” She criticized the Vishakha Committee for producing extensive guidelines and reports without achieving meaningful change, adding, “I remember hearing about the Vishakha Committee, which came up with so many guidelines and prepared pages and pages of reports, but what happened after that? The names of the committees just keep changing.”

Dutta’s frustration extends to her personal experiences and broader skepticism of the system. She made strong accusations against actors Nana Patekar and Dileep, labeling them as ‘narcissistic psychopaths.’ She asserted, “There’s no cure for them. Only a vicious and vengeful man can do what they did.” Dutta expressed a deep distrust in the system, stating that the reports and committees seem to waste time rather than addressing the real issues. “Having a safe workplace is a basic right for a woman — or any human being, for that matter,” she emphasized.

Her critique also recalls her own allegations against Nana Patekar, which she first made in 2008 during the filming of Horn Ok Please. Despite facing political backlash and industry criticism, Dutta revisited these allegations during the MeToo India movement in 2018, highlighting how her career suffered after speaking out. Her ongoing advocacy underscores the need for effective action and accountability in addressing sexual harassment.