Archive · 14 Jan 2026
JAC Criticises Mob Molesting of Film Actors
The Women and Transgender Organisations Joint Action Committee (JAC) in Hyderabad spoke out against the recent incidents of mob molestation during film pre-launch events.
They said that blaming women for what they wear is wrong and that men should be held responsible for their actions.
The committee also talked about how some TV shows and online content make fun of women's choices, which is not right.
They mentioned that actors like Anasuya and singer Chinmayi faced online abuse for speaking against unfair views on women's clothing.
The JAC believes that women should have the freedom to dress as they like without fear, and society should focus on changing men's behavior instead of policing women's attire.
JAC criticizes mob molestation of film stars, blaming men's behavior over women's attire.
Committee expresses concern over victim-blaming and the shift of accountability from perpetrators to victims.
Recent incidents of online abuse against actors like Anasuya and singer Chinmayi are cited as examples.
JAC criticizes TV debates and online content that promote misogynistic narratives targeting women's autonomy.
Committee emphasizes the importance of respecting women's autonomy and right to live without fear.
- Who
- Women and Transgender Organisations Joint Action Committee (JAC)
- What
- Criticism of mob molestation of film stars and victim-blaming
- When
- Recent incidents, specific timeline not mentioned
- Where
- Hyderabad, India
- Why
- To shift accountability from victims to perpetrators and promote gender equality
- Organization
- Women and Transgender Organisations Joint Action Committee (JAC)
- Issue
- Mob molestation of film stars
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Key Figures
- Actors Anasuya, Singer Chinmayi
- Main Argument
- Focus on men's behavior, not women's attire
- Criticism
- Victim-blaming, misogynistic narratives
- Committee's Stance
- Respect women's autonomy and right to live without fear
