Tillotama Shome Describes Sexual Harassment Incident

Bollywood actress Tillotama Shome recently shared a traumatic experience of sexual harassment that occurred while she was waiting for a bus in Delhi. The incident involved a group of six men who harassed her with catcalls and even threw a stone at her before she attempted to escape by hitchhiking. She initially felt safe when a car with a medical sign stopped, but the driver tried to assault her by forcing her hand towards him. Shome bravely fought back, causing the driver to stop the car and let her out. Reflecting on the incident, she emphasized how her instincts to fight back helped her escape a dangerous situation. Shome's experiences highlight the ongoing issue of women's safety in public spaces.