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Tanushree Dutta

Tanushree Dutta (pronounced [t̪ənʊʃri]; born 19 March 1984) is an Indian former actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder who won Femina Miss India Universe 2004 and then represented her country at Miss Universe 2004 in Ecuador where she placed Top 10.[1][2][3]

Tanushree Dutta
Dutta in 2012
Born
Tanushree Dutta

(1984-03-19) 19 March 1984 (age 40)
Jamshedpur, Bihar (present-day Jharkhand), India
Occupations
RelativesIshita Dutta (younger sister)
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitleFemina Miss India Universe 2004
Years active2005–2010
Major
competition(s)		Femina Miss India Universe 2004
(Winner)
Miss Universe 2004
(Top 10)

Dutta has appeared in mostly Hindi films from 2005 to 2010. Some of her best known films includes Aashiq Banaya Aapne, Bhagam Bhag and Dhol. In September 2018, after having been out of the Bollywood spotlight for several years, Dutta gave an interview to Zoom TV in which she accused Nana Patekar of sexually harassing her on the sets of the 2009 film Horn 'Ok' Pleassss.[4][5] It was a catalyst for the "Me Too" movement in India.[6]

Personal life

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Tanushree was born in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India,[7] on 19 March 1984 into a Bengali Hindu family.[8] As of September 2018, Tanushree is a permanent resident of the US.[9]

Dutta has dated Aditya Datt.[10] Ishita Dutta Sheth is her younger sister.[11]

In an interview in 2013, she said that she hit depression after being traumatized on the sets of Horn 'Ok' Pleassss. She took a break and tried recuperation using eastern spirituality. Initially, she stayed at an ashram for one and a half years. Then, she went to Ladakh where she learned Buddhist meditation. She also practices Vipassana meditation.

Career

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In 2003, Dutta won the Femina Miss India pageant held in Mumbai. As a result, she represented India at the Miss Universe 2004 Pageant which took place in Quito, Ecuador, where she was placed as the sixth runner-up.[12][13]

She made her debut in Tamil cinema in Theeratha Vilayattu Pillai and her Bollywood début in 2005, appearing in Chocolate and Aashiq Banaya Aapne. In 2006 she also appeared in the song "Jab Kabhi" in 36 China Town.[citation needed]

Me Too Movement

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On 26 September 2018, Dutta gave an interview to Zoom TV in which she accused Nana Patekar of sexually harassing her on the sets of the 2009 film Horn 'Ok' Pleassss.[14][5] This was a catalyst for the "Me Too" movement in India. Dutta had first made the allegations against Patekar in 2008, filing a complaint with the Cine & TV Artists Association (CINTAA) but no action was taken as the case was considered a criminal case. The allegation was repeated in 2013 in an interview,[10] and again largely ignored. It was not until her September 2018 statements that the CINTAA apologized to Dutta, admitting that the "chief grievance of sexual harassment wasn't even addressed [in 2008]" but added that since the case was more than three years old, they could not reopen it.[15][16]

Janice Sequeira, a journalist, backed her allegations, claiming to be an eyewitness of the incident.[17] She also alleged that filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri had told her to remove her clothes and dance with Irrfan Khan to act on the sets of Chocolate (2005). She said Khan and Sunil Shetty stood up for her during this episode.[18][19] Agnihotri refuted all allegations and shared that it is an attempt to get publicity by Dutta and to malign his image in a legal notice sent to her.[20] The assistant director of Chocolate, Sattyajit Gazmer, also dismissed Dutta's claims.[21]

In another interview, Dutta said, "He [Patekar] called the MNS party to bash up my car. He was behind everything and was supported by choreographer Ganesh Acharya."[22] In a video from 2008 that went viral on the internet, it was seen the journalists and not the MNS were seen thrashing Dutta's car. A journalist named Pawan Bharadwaj was seen thrashing the car's windshield with his camera, who later clarified that he attacked her car because he had a fight with Dutta's team prior to the incident.[23]

Mahrashtra Navnirman Sena filed a defamation case against Dutta.[24] She was also served with two legal notices from Patekar and Agnihotri.[24] Subsequently, on 6 October, Dutta filed an FIR at Oshiwara police station against Patekar; director of Horn 'Ok' Pleassss, Rakesh Sarang; choreographer Acharya and producer Sami Siddiqui.[25]

On 13 October 2018, Dutta's advocate Nitin Satpute submitted an application at the Oshiwara police station in Mumbai saying that actor Nana Patekar, choreographer Ganesh Acharya, producer Samee Siddiqui and director Rakesh Sarang be made to undergo narco-analysis, brain mapping and lie detector tests.[26][27][28]

In June 2019, Patekar was cleared of the sexual harassment charges by the police. The B-Summary report filed by the Oshiwara police station in Mumbai said that the complaint filed by Tanushree could be "malicious" and "out of revenge".[29][30] in 2024, Dutta slammed Hema Committee report for not reported Nana Phatkar.[31][32][33]

Filmography

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Year Title Role(s) Notes Ref.
2005 Aashiq Banaya Aapne Sneha Pariyar [34]
Veerabhadra Malathi [35]
Chocolate: Deep Dark Secrets Simran Khemu [21]
2006 Bhagam Bhag Anjali Singh [36]
36 China Town Ayesha Dutta Special appearance in song Jab Kabhi
2007 Raqeeb: Rivals in Love Sophie Matthews Hindi dubbed voice by Mona Ghosh Shetty [37]
Dhol Ritu Tripathi [38]
Risk Shraddha [39][40]
Good Boy, Bad Boy Dinky Kapur [41]
Speed Sanjana Shah [42]
2008 Saas Bahu Aur Sensex Nitya Sen [43]
2010 Ramaa: The Saviour Samara [44]
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai Jyothi [45]
Rokkk Anushka [46]
Apartment Preeti Sengupta [47]
2013 Hum Ne Li Hai... Shapath Reshma

Awards and nominations

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Year Film Award Category Result
2006 Aashiq Banaya Aapne Stardust Awards Superstar of Tomorrow – Female Nominated
Star Screen Awards Best Female Debut Nominated
Filmfare Awards Best Female Debut Nominated
International Indian Film Academy Awards Star Debut of the Year – Female Nominated
Zee Cine Awards Best Female Debut Nominated
Chocolate: Deep Dark Secrets Nominated

References

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  1. ^ Soumyadipta Banerjee (12 February 2010). "If Kareena can do it, why not me: Tanushree Dutta". Daily News and Analysis. Retrieved 14 February 2010.
  2. ^ "Tanushree At The Miss Universe 2004". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 25 December 2018. Retrieved 14 February 2010.
  3. ^ Piali Banerjee (27 March 2004). "Tanushree Crowned Ponds Femina Miss India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 25 December 2018. Retrieved 14 February 2010.
  4. ^ "Nana Patekar Has A History Of Assaulting Women: Tanushree Dutta - HeadLines Today". headlinestoday.org.
  5. ^ a b zoom (25 September 2018). "Tanushree Dutta opens up on her SHOCKING past ordeal & more - Exclusive Interview". Archived from the original on 21 December 2021 – via YouTube.
  6. ^ Goel, Vindu; Venkataraman, Ayesha; Schultz, Kai (9 October 2018). "After a Long Wait, India's #MeToo Movement Suddenly Takes Off". The New York Times.
  7. ^ Dubey, Bharati K. (26 September 2018). "Top actresses put up a facade of empowerment: Tanushree Dutta". The Telegraph (India). Retrieved 13 October 2018.
  8. ^ "On her birthday, a look at how Tanushree Dutta lost 18 kgs in 18 Months". The Indian Express. 19 March 2021.
  9. ^ The Quint (26 September 2018), It Doesn't Matter When Someone Is Speaking Out: Tanushree on Nana, archived from the original on 21 December 2021, retrieved 27 September 2018
  10. ^ a b Farook, Farhana (11 September 2013). "Moksha is all bullshit - Tanushree Dutta". Filmfare.
  11. ^ "She is trying to set an example: Sister Ishita Dutta on Tanushree Dutta's accusations against Nana Patekar - Bollywood news". 4 October 2018.
  12. ^ "Wonder Woman Gal Gadot Lost To Tanushree Dutta During Miss Universe 2004". 11 June 2017.
  13. ^ "Did you know Wonder Woman aka Gal Gadot lost to Tanushree Dutta in 2004?". India Today.
  14. ^ "Tanushree Dutta claims Nana Patekar sexually harassed her, says everyone knew but did nothing". 26 September 2018.
  15. ^ "CINTAA Apologises To Tanushree For Not Addressing Her Grievance, Says Can't Reopen Case Now". 3 October 2018.
  16. ^ "Tanushree sexual harassment sad but we cannot reopen case now: CINTAA". India Today.
  17. ^ "Janice Sequeira, An Eyewitness Of The Incident, Backs Up Tanushree Dutta's Harassment Allegations". Headlines Today. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
  18. ^ "Tanushree Dutta accuses Vivek Agnihotri of harassment, says Irrfan, Suniel Shetty stood up for her". Hindustan Times. 28 September 2018. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
  19. ^ "Vivek Agnihotri Allegedly Asked Tanushree Dutta To Remove Clothes, Male Co-Stars Intervened". Headlines Today. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
  20. ^ IANS (4 October 2018). "Vivek Agnihotri refutes Tanushree's allegations: Lawyer". Business Standard India. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
  21. ^ a b "'Chocolate' associate director emerges with a fresh perspective against Tanushree Dutta's claims". The Times of India. 4 October 2018. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
  22. ^ "tanushree duttas car vandalised in 2008 video goes viral on social media". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  23. ^ "Journalist who attacked Tanushree Dutta's car in viral video from 2008 defends his actions". India TV. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  24. ^ a b "Legal Notices And Defamation Case For Tanushree Dutta". Headlines Today. 4 October 2018. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
  25. ^ "Tanushree Dutta files sexual harassment complaint against Nana Patekar". TOI. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
  26. ^ "Tanushree Dutta Demands Lie-Detector Test For Nana Patekar, Other Accused". NDTV.com.
  27. ^ "Tanushree Dutta Demands Nana Patekar's Narco Analysis and Lie Detector Test". News18. 13 October 2018.
  28. ^ "#MeToo: Tanushree Dutta demands narco, lie detector tests on Nana Patekar". The Economic Times. 14 October 2018.
  29. ^ "Bollywood actor Nana Patekar cleared of sexual harassment charges". 14 June 2019.
  30. ^ "Tanushree Dutta's complaint against Nana Patekar looks malicious and fake: Oshiwara police in report". 14 June 2019.
  31. ^ "Tanushree Dutta slams Hema Committee report, calls Nana Patekar, Dileep 'narcissistic psychopaths'". Hindustan Times.
  32. ^ "'All this is just talk': Tanushree Dutta on Hema Committee report on women safety, calls Nana Patekar 'psychopath'". Mint.
  33. ^ "Tanushree Dutta calls Hema Committee report 'useless', targets Dileep and Nana Patekar: 'A safe workplace is a basic right for a woman'". The Indian Express.
  34. ^ "Aashiq Banaya Aapne actor Tanushree Dutta returns to India, fans enquire about her comeback". The Indian Express. 25 July 2018. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  35. ^ "VEERABHADRA". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  36. ^ "BHAGAM BHAG". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  37. ^ "RAQEEB - RIVALS IN LOVE". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  38. ^ "I loved working in Dhol: Tanushree". The Times of India. 24 September 2007. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  39. ^ "Risk is worth a watch". Rediff.com. 19 January 2007. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  40. ^ "Tanushree Dutta's 'hitch-key' in RISK". Glamsham. 1 January 2007. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  41. ^ "Good Boy Bad Boy is painful". Rediff.com. 12 May 2007. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  42. ^ "SPEED". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  43. ^ "Saas Bahu Aur Madness!". Rediff.com. 19 September 2008. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  44. ^ "Tanushree Dutta on the Sets of Ramaa - The Saviour". PINKVILLA. 1 August 2008. Retrieved 23 November 2019.[permanent dead link‍]
  45. ^ "THEERADHA VILAIYATTU PILLAI". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  46. ^ "ROKKK". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  47. ^ "Tanushree promotes Apartment". Rediff.com. 6 April 2010. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
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