In a statement, the actor, who is currently in the US with his family, denied the sexual harassment allegations and said he would take legal action and also assured of returning to Kerala soon.
Malayalam actor Jayasurya broke his silence finally to alleged sexual harassment claims against him. In a Instagram post, the actor said that the allegations “has shattered him, his family and everyone who has held me close”.
Two actors have filed cases against Jayasurya, both of which the actor claimed are false.
The actor, who celebrated his birthday on September 1, denied the allegations and added that he will fight the claims legally. In his post he said that he is currently in the US with his family and will return to Kerala as soon.
Jayasurya wrote, “To all of you who have wished me on my birthday today, to all of you who are extending your support and standing by me, thank you. Due to my personal commitments, my family and I have been in America for the past month, and during this time, two false allegations on the grounds of sexual harassment were made against me. Quite naturally, it has shattered me, my family and everyone who has held me close.”
“I have decided to move forward with this legally. My legal team will be looking after the rest of the proceedings regarding this case. False allegations are easy to make for anyone who lacks a conscience. I only hope one realises that facing a false accusation of harassment is just as painful as the harassment itself,” he noted.He further said, “A lie always travels faster than the truth but I believe truth will prevail. I will be back as soon as I finish my work here. All the legal proceedings to prove my innocence will continue. I have complete faith in our judicial system. Thank you to those who contributed to making this birthday the most painful one. Let those who have not sinned throw stones; but only at those who have sinned.”
FIR registered Against Malayalam Actor Jayasurya
Several female actors associated with the Malayalam film industry are opening up about their experience after the Hema committee report revealed widespread sexual abuse in Malayalam cinema.
Actor Minu Muneer has accused Jayasurya and M Mukesh of sexual harassment during the shooting of a movie in 2013. Muneer has filed a FIR against the actor.
The Kerala police registered a second sexual assault case against Jayasurya after a woman actor accused him of molestation inside a movie set near Kerala’s Thodupuzha during 2012-2013.
A new FIR under Section 354 (assault or criminal force on woman with intent to outrage her modesty) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against Jayasurya was registered at the Karamana police station. Section 354 C of the IPC, which deals with voyeurism, has also been invoked against the actor.
