NCW takes suo moto action in Trisha-Mansoor Ali Khan issue

The controversy surrounding Tamil actor Mansoor Ali Khan’s recent sexist remarks about star heroine Trishna Krishnan during a press meet is intensifying each day. Trisha strongly condemned his comments, declaring she would never work with him again.

Numerous celebrities have voiced their support for the actress. In response, Mansoor Ali Khan issued a statement that lacked an apology. The situation has escalated further with the involvement of the National Commission for Women (NCW).

Today, the NCW has taken suo moto cognizance of the issue and directed the Tamil Nadu Director General of Police (DGP) to invoke IPC Section 509 B and other relevant laws against Mansoor Ali Khan for his offensive comments. The public is demanding his arrest, and further developments on this issue are eagerly awaited.

The National Commission for Women is deeply concerned about the derogatory remarks made by actor Mansoor Ali Khan towards actress Trisha Krishna. We're taking suo motu in this matter directing the DGP to invoke IPC Section 509 B and other relevant laws.Such remarks normalize…

— NCW (@NCWIndia) November 20, 2023