Overview
- Mouni Roy said older male attendees touched her waist for photos, passed lewd remarks and gestures, and threw roses when she objected during a Karnal, Haryana performance.
- She reported men recording from low angles because the stage was elevated and said those who asked them to stop were abused.
- Roy wrote that she felt humiliated and traumatised and urged authorities to take action, highlighting concerns about performer safety at private events.
- A video circulating online appears to show her leaving the stage and flashing the middle finger; Hindustan Times noted it could not independently verify the footage.
- Celebrities including Bhumi Pednekar and Tahira Kashyap posted supportive comments, while reports say organisers, family and authorities have not publicly responded as of Jan. 26.