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Actress Ayesha Khan, known for her upcoming Malayalam film with Dulquer Salmaan and her stint as a contestant on Bigg Boss 17, has recently spoken out about unsettling incidents she has faced, shedding light on harassment and uncomfortable encounters.
In a candid interview with Hautterfly, Ayesha recounted a distressing incident where an older man made inappropriate remarks about her body, leaving her deeply affected. She revealed that the man, significantly older than her father, commented on her breasts while she was out near her building. Shocked and numb, Ayesha described feeling scared and violated by the man’s lewd behavior.
Recalling another unsettling encounter at Juhu beach in Mumbai, Ayesha shared how she was surrounded by a group of unknown men who made her uncomfortable with their remarks about her appearance and attire. Sensing the situation escalating, she decided to leave the area, shaken by the ordeal.
Speaking about her experiences in the film industry, Ayesha disclosed instances where men made her feel uncomfortable, including a disturbing incident during a photoshoot where she was asked to wear revealing clothing without any undergarments. She expressed her discomfort with the situation, emphasizing the need for respect and professionalism in the industry.
Recently, Ayesha made headlines for criticizing paparazzi for their intrusive behavior towards actresses, highlighting the need for media houses to practice basic manners. She condemned the obnoxious behavior of photographers who clicked pictures and recorded videos from inappropriate angles, calling for more respectful treatment of celebrities.
Ayesha, who enjoys a significant following on social media with over 4.6 million followers on Instagram, remains active in engaging with her fans. Her outspokenness and courage in speaking out against harassment and inappropriate behavior serve as a reminder of the importance of creating safe and respectful spaces for women in the entertainment industry.
Her journey from Bigg Boss contestant to a vocal advocate against harassment underscores the need for greater awareness and accountability in addressing issues of gender-based violence and harassment, both within and outside the realm of entertainment.
In one of her latest interviews, Ayesha said that the most distressing remark she had ever heard about herself was from an elderly man, even older than her father. She stated that the man commented on her breasts, leaving her scared and deeply affected.
Sharing another incident, Ayesha recalled being surrounded by three to four unknown men at Juhu beach in Mumbai. She stated that the men sidled up to her and sensing the situation escalating, she decided it was best to leave.
Additionally, Ayesha claimed that men in the film industry also made her feel uncomfortable. She recalled joining a management agency where she was asked to wear revealing clothing without any undergarments for a photoshoot. Despite her discomfort, she emphasized the need for respect and professionalism in the industry.
Ayesha recently made headlines after she slammed paparazzi for clicking pictures and recording actresses from inappropriate angles. She stated that the media houses needed to learn basic manners and that the whole behavior was “obnoxious”.
Ayesha, who started acting at a young age, shot to fame after her participation in Bigg Boss 17. She entered the house as a wildcard contestant to expose standup comedian Munawar Faruqui. Soon after entering the house, she accused Munawar of cheating and claimed that he was in a relationship with her and another woman at the same time.
