Abuse is rampant and it takes courage to be able to speak out as a survivor. And, while one would think that our celebrities are beyond being affected, some of them have gone through horrible experiences of abuse and have had the courage to tell the world about it. Coming out of their ordeals stronger and more determined, these personalities have pushed harder to grow in their fields and, thus, tell the world that they are not ones to be cowed. Here we take a look at the celebrities who have spoken out about the abuse that they have faced.
Kangana Ranaut: The gutsy actress has been known to be quite vocal about her struggles in the industry. At a book launch of journalist Burkha Dutt’s ‘This Unquiet Land,’ Kangana opened up about the abuse she faced when she had just joined the industry, at the age of 17. According to her, a man, who was her father’s age, hit her so hard, she fell on to the floor, hitting her head, which started bleeding. Not one to take things lying down, Kangana got up and fought back. This, she said, gave her the strength to stand up against anyone raising their voice against her, and, in her own words, made her a ‘badass’.
Kalki Koechlin: Kalki is known for both her versatile acting skills and her strong stance on many social issues – from women’s empowerment, to disability and education. The talented actress spoke about how she was a victim of child sexual abuse at the age of nine. She did not go into details of her experience as she did not want it to be a shocking headline story, but rather wanted to create awareness on the issue of child sexual abuse, which is rampant, and is something that should not be ignored.
Anoushka Shankar: Sitar player and Pandit Ravi Shankar’s daughter, Anoushka Shankar, revealed that she had been sexually abused as a child by a family friend. Speaking at the release of a video for the global women’s rights campaign, One Billion Rising, Anoushka spoke about how she had suffered mental and physical trauma through the abuse by a man whom her parents trusted completely.
Somy Ali: The Pakistani actress was sexually abused by a house help at the age of five. Somy Ali spent her childhood in Pakistan, where abuse was rampant. She left her home at the age of 16 to start a career in acting, landed in Bollywood, and dated actor Salman Khan for nearly eight. The actress turned social crusader who now lives in the US, visits schools and speaks to children about her life as a child sexual abuse survivor so that she can spread awareness and encourage more people to speak up against it.
Sofia Hayat: The British Asian actress, TV show host and singer, Sofia Hayat, who grew up in the UK, was abused by her uncle as a small child. At an event, she revealed how she came from an impoverished background, and, as a child went through many difficulties. She has, however, not allowed her traumatic childhood to affect her, and has used her experiences to encourage others, especially children, to fight against abuse.
Kangana Ranaut: The gutsy actress has been known to be quite vocal about her struggles in the industry. At a book launch of journalist Burkha Dutt’s ‘This Unquiet Land,’ Kangana opened up about the abuse she faced when she had just joined the industry, at the age of 17. According to her, a man, who was her father’s age, hit her so hard, she fell on to the floor, hitting her head, which started bleeding. Not one to take things lying down, Kangana got up and fought back. This, she said, gave her the strength to stand up against anyone raising their voice against her, and, in her own words, made her a ‘badass’.
Kalki Koechlin: Kalki is known for both her versatile acting skills and her strong stance on many social issues – from women’s empowerment, to disability and education. The talented actress spoke about how she was a victim of child sexual abuse at the age of nine. She did not go into details of her experience as she did not want it to be a shocking headline story, but rather wanted to create awareness on the issue of child sexual abuse, which is rampant, and is something that should not be ignored.
Anoushka Shankar: Sitar player and Pandit Ravi Shankar’s daughter, Anoushka Shankar, revealed that she had been sexually abused as a child by a family friend. Speaking at the release of a video for the global women’s rights campaign, One Billion Rising, Anoushka spoke about how she had suffered mental and physical trauma through the abuse by a man whom her parents trusted completely.
Somy Ali: The Pakistani actress was sexually abused by a house help at the age of five. Somy Ali spent her childhood in Pakistan, where abuse was rampant. She left her home at the age of 16 to start a career in acting, landed in Bollywood, and dated actor Salman Khan for nearly eight. The actress turned social crusader who now lives in the US, visits schools and speaks to children about her life as a child sexual abuse survivor so that she can spread awareness and encourage more people to speak up against it.
Sofia Hayat: The British Asian actress, TV show host and singer, Sofia Hayat, who grew up in the UK, was abused by her uncle as a small child. At an event, she revealed how she came from an impoverished background, and, as a child went through many difficulties. She has, however, not allowed her traumatic childhood to affect her, and has used her experiences to encourage others, especially children, to fight against abuse.
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