Former actress and UN human rights activist Celina Jaitly has joined the chorus of voices condemning the recent Kolkata rape case. This shocking incident has stirred widespread outrage, with many celebrities calling for stricter measures against crimes related to women.
Jaitly, known for her activism and support for various causes, including the LGBTQA+ community, has shared her personal experiences with victim-blaming.
Celina Jaitly Reveals Harrowing Teenage Experiences With Sexual Harassment & Victim-Blaming
In a candid social media post, The No Entry actress reflected on her teenage years, revealing disturbing instances of harassment. She recounted how, as a young girl, she faced relentless catcalling from university students. They followed her school rickshaw and even threw stones to get her attention.
Despite these troubling experiences, Jaitly was blamed for her own victimisation. A teacher told her it was because she was “too westernised,” not dressing conservatively or tying her hair in braids.
Jaitly also described a distressing encounter from her 11th grade, when her scooty’s brake wires were cut by boys who harassed her. Her teacher suggested that her “forward” appearance, including riding a scooty and wearing jeans, was to blame for the harassment. Jaitly, who suffered both physically and emotionally, was made to feel responsible for the violence she endured.
“In 11th grade I still remember they cut the wire of my scooty’s brakes because I was not acknowledging the university boys who heckled and called me rude names & left lewd notes on my scooty. My male class mates got scared for me and told our teachers. My class teacher called me and told me “You come across as a FORWARD type of girl, riding a scooty and wearing jeans to extra classes with short open hair that’s why boys think you are of a loose character” It was always my fault. I still remember that day jumping off my scooty to save myself because of my brake wires being cut off. I was hurt badly and yet it was my fault. My Scooty was damaged… I was both physically and psychologically hurt… And I was told it was MY FAULT!,” she said.
Check her post below!
THE VICTIM IS ALWAYS AT FAULT : In this pic I was in 6th grade only when boys from a nearby university started to wait outside my school.They would follow the school rickshaw making catcalls all the way home everyday. I pretended not to notice them and few days later because of… pic.twitter.com/cIrJmiDbQt
— Celina Jaitly (@CelinaJaitly) August 17, 2024
The actress’s experiences were compounded by the treatment her family received. Jaitly’s grandfather, a retired Colonel who had served in two wars, was ridiculed by the same boys who targeted her. This added humiliation only reinforced the need for systemic change, as Jaitly highlighted the shame and anger her grandfather felt.
About Recent Kolkata Rape Case
Jaitly’s revelations come in the wake of the horrifying case from August 9, where a young medical trainee was raped and murdered at R G Kar Medical College.
This brutal act has sparked national outrage, with public protests demanding justice for the victim. The medical community has responded with a 24-hour strike, pushing for increased safety measures for women, particularly those working night shifts.
(Also read: Celina Jaitley Slams Notorious Twitter Handle For Obscene Remarks, Proceeds With Strict Legal Action)
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