As a minimum response to the recent #metoo wave I introspected for the last few days and made a few decisions – some personal and some for Parivadini.
- I will not attend concerts of the artists who have been outed by the #metoo wave.
- I will not write notes/articles on their music. I will not share their music on Social media.
- I will not involve in writing their biography or publish their interviews.
- They will not be part of Programs curated under Parivadini banner.
- Parivadini will not webcast programs involving these artists.
I’m fully aware that these artists will not miss much if Lalitharam doesn’t write about them. Neither do these artists gain visibility y performing for Parivadini.
This is a minimum response to show support to the victims who have shown courage to come out speak up. I have been guilty to always looking at the glory of art and turning a blind eye on the prevalent exploitation. Time is truly up for such thinking now. This stance is a small step towards the change.
It is quite possible that some of the allegations could be baseless. At this juncture, I would like to stand with the side that didn’t have a chance to voice out their sufferings. Addressing concerns on baseless allegations can wait for now.