Tanushree Dutta, who became the face of India's #MeToo movement five years ago, has revealed that she recently rejected a project from a #MeToo-accused director. In an interview with News18, the actress shared that the director approached her in an attempt to “whitewash” his image by associating with her. However, Dutta declined the offer, citing her unwillingness to support someone accused of sexual misconduct.

Dutta explained that while the opportunity could have benefited her career, she refused because accepting the project would have sent the wrong message. "In December 2018, I was offered a movie by a very big producer who has made some of the biggest films in the industry. But her director was a #MeToo accused, and I promptly refused the opportunity," she said. "Who's losing in this bargain? Me. I haven’t done film work in a long, long time."

The actress further revealed that just last year, she was again offered a film by a Kolkata-based director who had been accused during the #MeToo movement. According to Dutta, the director's intention was clear — he hoped to use her name to repair his tarnished reputation. "He thought enough time had passed since #MeToo, and casting me would give the impression that I’m siding with him. I politely refused."

Dutta emphasized that she consulted her father before making her decision, who advised her that it wouldn't be ethically right to work with someone who had faced such allegations. She stated, “I made this sacrifice at a time when I needed work. Now, I hope others can show similar integrity and contribute to real change.”

Tanushree Dutta gained attention when she accused veteran actor Nana Patekar of sexually harassing her on the set of Horn Ok Please in 2008. Despite facing backlash and criticism from within the film industry, she reignited the conversation in 2018, speaking out once again as part of the #MeToo movement. Her career took a hit following her allegations, but Dutta remains committed to standing by her principles.