Exploitation and sexual harassment of women happens at almost every workplace. The film industry is no different. And he abuse doesn't just happen to actresses.u00a0 Most women at the receiving end choose to suffer silently or ignore it. However, one gutsy assistant director decided to stand up and make her voice heard.u00a0

It happened with Rekha (name changed), an assistant director on Accident On Hill Road.u00a0 Director Mahesh Nair invited Rekha who he's known for the last two and a half years to a house party in Bandra. However, when she landed there, she realised he'd lured her into an empty flat.u00a0

It's disgusting
Rekha, who is in her late 20s, was shocked and petrified when Nair, a married man, tried to act fresh with her. Talking about the incident she says, "I can't believe he did this to me. I have known him for the last two-and-a-half years and to know that this was on his mind all the time, is disgusting. I have worked on a lot of films but never encountered anyone as sleazy as Mahesh."

She adds, "As soon as I reached the house, I realised I was the only one invited. He tried to make the most of the situation and act fresh with me. I immediately left the building crying."

She was shocked and stunned by his cheap advances. It took her some time to regain her composure and that's when she called a close friend and told him about it. He took her to Nair's residence along with a constable dressed in civil clothes. They confronted him in front of his wife. She adds, "He didn't have anything to say cause he knew he was wrong. I hope that this teaches him a lesson and he never tries to misuse his position again!"

When contacted Nair dismisses the whole incident and says, "This is pure rubbish. Nothing of this sort happened. I don't know who is trying to damage my name, but you can talk to my assistant directors and they will give you the real picture." Produced by Nari Hira and directed by Mahesh Nair, Accident On Hill Road releases on December 31.