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Kamal Who Kissed Underage Actress Without Consent Eliminates Bigg Boss Contestant In The ‘Interest Of Women Safety’

November 5, 2023
The Commune

Irony just died a thousand deaths when Bigg Boss anchor and part-time politician Kamal Haasan, who has been accused of kissing an underage actress on screen without her consent in his early days, eliminated actor Pradeep Anthony from the Bigg Boss house with a red card expressing concerns about “women safety”.

This week’s episode of Bigg Boss Tamil 7 has become a topic of intense discussion and debate, making it one of the most talked-about episodes in the history of the reality show.

The episode saw the issuance of a red card to Pradeep Antony, one of the most influential contestants of this year’s season. Pradeep had garnered considerable attention for his unapologetic behavior and unique game strategy. However, due to concerns raised by the majority of contestants alleging “safety of women” in his presence, he was handed a red card.

During the episode on November 4, Kamal Haasan welcomed the contestants, with most of them wearing red cloth on their hands as a form of protest against Pradeep. During the season’s premiere, Kamal Haasan had distributed red cloth to all the contestants, encouraging them to use it as a symbol of their stand against injustice.

Several contestants, including Jovika, Maya, Poornima, Nixen, Raveena, Vishnu, Cool Suresh, Annabarathi, and Saravana Vickram, expressed their grievances against Pradeep. They cited instances of him making insensitive remarks about women and intimidating fellow contestants, creating an uncomfortable atmosphere inside the house. They also noted his lack of remorse despite repeated objections to his behavior.

Pradeep was given the opportunity to share his perspective, where he stated that many in the house had engaged in similar behavior and used offensive language. He claimed that he would protect all the contestants as an artist but not as a competitor. During his speech, Manichandra interjected, revealing that Pradeep had used the restroom without locking the door in the presence of women. When he was asked to lock the door for the women’s safety, he did not respond appropriately. Pradeep confessed that he had intentionally acted in this manner. Kamal Haasan abruptly halted Pradeep from explaining further, thus preventing him to let explain his side of the story in full.

Kamal Haasan then individually interviewed all the contestants, seeking their opinion on whether Pradeep should receive a red card or be allowed to continue in the game. The majority of the participants favored issuing a red card to him.

In the confession room, Kamal Haasan explained the decision to Pradeep, emphasizing that it was not a personal choice but the result of a democratic process. He stressed that the safety of women was his top priority and that he had consulted the show’s organizers. Kamal Haasan made a surprising revelation by stating that he would have left the show if Pradeep had been allowed to continue.

“My opinions on this issue, you would’ve understood a little by now. But basing it only on my opinion.. just because I hold the card, I can’t use it to express my anger or take a side and take a decision. I’ve gone through a democratic process. Majority of them don’t like you to stay in this house. Importantly, women don’t feel safe. So, instead of going there again and engaging in a war of words, you can leave from here. Your suitcase will reach you.“, told Kamal Haasan which Pradeep Anthony gracefully accepts and leaves.

Pradeep Antony had gained significant attention for his behavior on the show and received applause during weekend episodes, ultimately earning the support of the audience. Following the issuance of the red card, Pradeep took to his social media page to share his response.

Vichithra, one of the show’s strongest contestants, felt that the decision to oust Pradeep was unfair, suggesting that the contestants should have addressed his behavior earlier and set boundaries. Vichithra expressed concern that Pradeep had left the house with a negative image that could impact his life.

VJ Archana said that she personally felt safe with Pradeep and pointed out the hypocrisy of a few and picking on Pradeep alone.

Maya and Poornima expressed their desire for a discussion on the matter and did not anticipate that Pradeep would receive a red card.

Pradeep Antony’s close friend and actor Kavin shared a photo with him, emphasizing that those who know him well will always understand him.

Niroop Nandakumar, in a post, described the decision as unfair and suggested that it was a cruel and unjust way to remove Pradeep from the show. He believed that Pradeep’s stand had triggered the decision.

One user pointed out that Azeem (winner of Bigg Boss Tamil 6) had made transphobic and disrespectful comments but had not received a red card. Another user clarified that Azeem had indeed received a red card, but no action had been taken.

Sanam Shetty, a past contestant, criticized Pradeep’s removal as unfair, expressing disappointment in Kamal Haasan’s decision and the failure to establish the veracity of the allegations against him. She questioned the contestants’ stance, citing their interactions with Pradeep and the lack of action taken against them for various inappropriate behaviors.

Dance choreographer Sathish Krishnan also expressed disappointment over Pradeep’s eviction.

In light of this, many netizens lashed out at Kamal Haasan for shunting out Pradeep from the house undemocratically. Kamal’s past deeds as an actor has come back to haunt him with netizens questioning his virtue-signalling on “women safety”.

It is worth noting that Kamal Haasan was once accused of kissing an underage actress on screen without her consent. The alleged incident occurred during the shooting of the movie Punnagai Mannan, during which he kissed Rekha, a 16-year-old actress who had just completed 10th grade back then.

The visuals of the song “Enna Satham Indha Neram” show Kamal Haasan having sex with the 16 year old actress semi-naked.

In an interview with a YouTube channel, actress Rekha said, “I had no idea about the kissing scene. I was only 16 at the time. Neither Kamal nor Director Balachander informed me that there would be a kissing scene. I felt horrible after filming the kissing scene.”

Kamal Haasan found himself at the receiving end when his support for female wrestlers protesting against Brij Bhushan was mocked on social media. There were even calls to file a POCSO case against him for kissing an underage actress without her permission.

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