Mimi Chakraborty Breaks Silence Following Bongaon Stage Incident: "Truth Always Wins"

Kolkata, 2026: Renowned actress Mimi Chakraborty has broken her silence following a harrowing experience at an event in Bongaon, where she was allegedly insulted and forced to leave the stage. In a powerful statement to the media, she addressed the smear campaign against her, the arrest of Tanay Shastri, and the deep-rooted patriarchy within the event-organizing circuit.

A Legacy of Protest

Mimi began by reminding the public that she has never been one to shy away from a fight. She recalled past incidents where she faced "rape threats" for protesting on the streets and successfully pursued legal action against the offenders.

"I have stood alone on the streets to catch drunk drivers and identifying molesters in Alipore Jail before a magistrate," she said. "If I could fight for others, why should I keep my mouth shut when it comes to my own dignity?"

Debunking the "Late Arrival" Narrative

The primary accusation from the organizers was that the actress arrived late. Mimi dismantled this claim with a direct challenge to the entire film industry. Having started her career in 2009, she pointed out that in her 15-year career, she has never been unprofessional.

"From 2010 to 2026, not a single director or organizer can say that Mimi Chakraborty was even five minutes late. This is a deliberate attempt to divert the issue. They know that accusing a celebrity of being late is 'easy bait' for the public and the media to eat up."

The "TRP" vs. The Truth

Mimi took a sharp aim at the current "Media Trial" culture and the patriarchal mindset that assumes women in the public eye can be bullied into submission. She argued that repeating a lie for the sake of TRP does not turn it into the truth.

"Just because I am a celebrity doesn't mean I am a public property for anyone to insult. If I make a mistake, I will fold my hands and apologize. But if I am right, I will not bend."

A Stand for Other Artists

Perhaps the most touching part of her statement was her concern for younger, upcoming artists. Mimi revealed that since the incident, many "young girls" from the industry have called her, narrating similar stories of harassment.

"They are afraid to speak up because they fear they won't get work in the future," Mimi explained. "I am raising my voice today so that these kids don't have to suffer tomorrow. If I stay silent, this toxic culture will never end."

Final Words on Religion and Justice

Commenting on the arrest of the accused, Tanay Shastri, she called it "just the beginning." She also took a swipe at those who hide behind a religious facade to justify their ill-treatment of women.

"Wearing a Rudraksha or using God's name doesn't make you a religious person. Religion is reflected in your 'Karma,' your transparency, and your truth. Let the court decide the rest."