Nana Patekar death: Tanushree Dutta says ‘spoke from my perspective’, cine body calls her out

Following the death of actor Nana Patekar, Tanushree Dutta has faced backlash for publicly labeling him 'evil' due to past sexual harassment allegations. The All Indian Cine Workers Association condemned her remarks, while Dutta defended her stance based on her personal experiences during the #MeToo movement.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the ongoing cultural friction surrounding accountability and public mourning in the Indian film industry.
Even as Indian cinema mourns the death of veteran actor Nana Patekar, not all reactions have been eulogistic, particularly since he has left behind a complicated legacy, marred by an allegation of sexual harassment levelled by former actor Tanushree Dutta. After news of his death broke, Tanushree had shared a sharp reaction, calling him 'evil'. Although her remark courted controversy — drawing condemnation from the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) as well — she later doubled down, talking about all that she went through after speaking out. Must Read | Nana Patekar Death Updates: Amitabh Bachchan, Dimple Kapadia remember late actor 'I've been so troubled': Tanushree Dutta on Nana Patekar's death "What I've been through in the last five years after #MeToo. I've been so troubled. Kindly see from my perspective as well. For those who have been victims, who have been troubled.
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