Actor Malavika Mohanan addressed the topic of women’s safety in a city like Mumbai. In a recent interview with Hauterrfly, the actor noted that having her own car and driver allows her to feel secure in the city, but the reality differs for many women, where safety often hinges on chance. She then recounted a distressing incident from a few years ago that took place on a local train.
During the conversation, Malavika offered her perspective on the safety of women in the city, stating, “People often say Mumbai is safe for women, but I would like to correct that perception. Today, I have my own car and a driver. So if someone asks me if Mumbai is safe, I might say yes. But when I was in college and used to travel by buses and trains, I didn’t feel safe. Often, you had to rely on luck. Travelling involves taking a risk.”
She continued, “I remember that once I and two of my closest friends. We were coming back on a local train. And I think it was 9.30 PM. And we were in first class. So, the compartment was quite empty. There was actually nobody else except for the three of us. And we were sitting, like, close to one of the window grills, right? And this man, just like he sees the three girls sitting, comes very close to the grill, kind of, like, sticks his face on the grill, and he’s just like, ‘Ek chumma degi kya?’ The three of us just froze. At that age, you don’t even know how to retaliate in those situations? What if he just jumps inside the train?”
Malavika pointed out that any woman who uses public transport could share numerous similar experiences, highlighting that no place feels entirely safe. Fans can look forward to seeing Malavika alongside Prabhas in the upcoming Telugu film The Raja Saab.
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