Bengali filmmaker Arindam Sil was suspended by the Directors' Association of Eastern India (DAEI) in light of a sexual harassment charge lodged against him by a female actress. Published: September 8, 2024 4:25 PM IST By Edited by Bengal’s well-known filmmaker Arindam Sil was handed a suspension by the Directors’ Association of Eastern India (DAEI) following allegations of sexual misconduct made by an actress. Sil is a key personality in the Bengali movie scene, also known as Tollywood.
This incident ushers in the first significant repercussions amidst a surge in sexual harassment claims shaking up the entertainment industries in the South. Filmmaker Arindam Sil Suspended From DAEI Amid Sexual Assault Allegations As per the letter that DAEI sent out on Saturday, the suspension was put into effect right away. The letter read, “Due to certain allegations made against you, and prima facie evidence we have with us, which are of deep concern and is maligning to the entire organisation, DAEI has decided to suspend you from membership for indefinite period or till the allegations against you are cleared.
” The letter was sent by DAEI president Subrata Sen and Secretary Sudeshna Roy. Sil, a well-known actor, clarified to the media that what seemed like improper conduct was unintentional. He explained that the incident occurred accidentally during a discussion with a female co-star about a scene they were filming.
Sil pointed out that during that time, nobody called him out on .