Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Tanushree Dutta Defends ‘Evil Dead’ Remark as Actors Back Her
Tanushree Dutta defended calling Nana Patekar “evil dead” after reports that he had died.
She said that her own experiences shaped her words and that people should understand her point of view.
Dutta said she was pressured and offered inducements to withdraw her case, but she did not withdraw it.
She had accused Patekar of sexual harassment during a 2008 film shoot, and he denied the allegations.
Dutta also made claims about harassment and threats in later years, including that her car’s brakes were tampered with in 2024.
Sandhya Mridul and Chinmayi Sripaada supported the idea that a person’s death does not erase survivors’ experiences.
Dutta also said she wanted to focus on a work event in Lucknow.
The claims about harassment and the 2008 incident are allegations, not independently established facts in these articles.
Tanushree Dutta defended calling Nana Patekar the “evil dead” after reports of his death on October 8, 2026, and said he would remain evil in her eyes.
Dutta said her personal experiences informed her response and alleged she faced pressure and inducements to withdraw her case, which she said she did not withdraw.
She accused Patekar of inappropriate behaviour and sexual harassment during a 2008 song shoot for Horn Ok Pleassss; Patekar denied the allegations.
Sandhya Mridul and Chinmayi Sripaada backed the survivor perspective, saying death or public tributes do not erase alleged harm or survivors’ experiences.
Dutta also alleged years of harassment, threats and attacks, and said her car’s brakes were tampered with in 2024; these claims are attributed to her.
- Who
- Tanushree Dutta, Nana Patekar, Sandhya Mridul and Chinmayi Sripaada.
- What
- Dutta defended her “evil dead” remark; Mridul and Sripaada expressed support for survivors’ perspectives.
- When
- After reports of Patekar’s death on October 8, 2026; the articles were published October 9.
- Where
- Dutta spoke to media in Mumbai and said she was travelling to Lucknow; the alleged 2008 incident occurred during filming in Mumbai.
- Why
- Dutta said her personal experiences and the pressure she said she faced informed her remarks.
Dutta’s account and survivor support
Patekar’s denial and public criticism
Allegations about the 2008 shoot
Dutta’s account and survivor support
Dutta accused Patekar of inappropriate behaviour and sexual harassment during filming.
Patekar’s denial and public criticism
Patekar denied the allegations.
Dutta’s reaction after the reported death
Dutta’s account and survivor support
Dutta said her experiences informed her remarks; Mridul and Sripaada argued that death and tributes do not erase survivors’ experiences.
Patekar’s denial and public criticism
Dutta’s “evil dead” remark drew criticism and trolling, according to the articles.
- Reported death
- The articles report that Nana Patekar died on October 8, 2026.
- Dutta’s remark
- Dutta defended calling Patekar “evil dead” and said he would remain evil in her eyes.
- Case pressure
- Dutta said she faced pressure and inducements to withdraw her case and said she did not withdraw it.
- 2008 allegation
- Dutta accused Patekar of inappropriate behaviour and sexual harassment during a song shoot for Horn Ok Pleassss.
- Patekar’s response
- The articles say Patekar denied Dutta’s allegations.
- Survivor support
- Sandhya Mridul and Chinmayi Sripaada backed the view that death or public tributes do not erase survivors’ experiences.
- Further claims
- Dutta alleged harassment and threats since 2020 and said her car’s brakes were tampered with in 2024.
Sources
Chinmayi Sripaada Backs Tanushree Dutta After Nana Patekar’s Death: Demise Doesn’t Make One An Angel
'Abuse Doesn't Become Untrue Because Abuser Is Gone': Sandhya Mridul Backs Tanushree Dutta After 'Evil Dead' Remark On Nana Patekar's Demise
Tanushree Dutta Defends 'Evil Dead' Comment On Nana Patekar: 'Mere Liye Toh Hai Hi'
