He made me heroine of the world: Sri Reddy

Hyderabad, Apr 18: Controversial actress Sri Reddy who created shiver in Telugu and Tamil film industries by exposing 'casting couch', 'sexual harassment' and 'sexual exploitation' of actresses by heroes, producers, directors and technicians in the industry, is all praise of Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao for setting up a committee to address sexual harassment issues in Tollywood.

Responding to Sri Reddy's fight against sexual harassment of actresses in Tollywood, CM KCR issued a GO (government order) setting up a committee, which will receive complaints and sexual harassment from the victims, conduct inquiry and recommend action against culprits to the government.

KCR has selected actress Supriya, anchor Jhansi, director Nandini Reddy, Nalsar University professor Vasanthi, Gandhi Medical college doctor Ramadevi, social activist Vijaya Laxmi as members in the committee.

Sri Reddy is elated over this and praised KCR to the blue for responding positively to her fight against sexual harassment of actresses in Tollywood and setting up a committee to address these issues and punish the culprits.

Sri Reddy said, "KCR has made me heroine of the world by setting up a committee to address sexual harassment cases in response to my fight against sexual exploitation of actresses in Tollywood. I will ever remain grateful to KCR for his concern towards women in the film industry."