Malayalam Actress Honey Rose Accuses Kerala Businessman Of Making Obscene Comments; Files Complaint

Malayalam actor Honey Rose has filed a police complaint against businessman Boby Chemmanur, popularly known as 'Boche,' accusing him of making sexually abusive comments that demeaned womanhood.

Case Filed

The Kochi city police have registered a case against Chemmanur, invoking non-bailable sections. Prior to taking legal action, Honey Rose had shared a strong message on social media, vowing to fight back against all obscene remarks targeting her.

"It is part of my job to attend programmes to which I am invited. I am not against comments on my attire or creative criticism. (But) there should be restraint in the comments. I have only worn dresses that are permitted under prevailing laws in the country," Indian Express quoted her as saying.

Boby Chemmanur, the director of Chemmanur International Jewellers, is familar name in Kerala. In 2012, he hit the headlines after bringing Argentine football legend Diego Maradona to Kannur as the brand ambassador for his jewelry brand.

The actor initially filed a complaint against 30 individuals after being inundated with sexist comments on social media. Following this, the police arrested a 60-year-old man, Shaji, from Kumbalam, Kochi.

However, Boby Chemmanur was later booked under Section 75 (sexual harassment) of the BNS Act and Section 67 (publishing or transmitting obscene material in electronic form) of the IT Act.

Honey Rose, who started her acting career in 2005, gained prominence in the Malayalam film industry with her role in the 2012 movie Trivandrum Lodge. She has since appeared in Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu films as well.

AMMA Extend Support To Honey Rose

In what could be considered as shot in arm for the actress, the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) has extended its support to her and released a statement condemning the derogatory remarks made against her while assuring legal aid to the actor.