Actor Parvathy Thiruvothu recently spoke with striking honesty about deeply unsettling experiences from her childhood, recalling moments of harassment that left a lasting impact on her sense of safety and understanding of the world. Appearing on an episode of The Male Feminist, the National Award–winning actor opened up about how early such encounters began and how they shaped her relationship with public spaces.

Parvathy Thiruvothu talks about the harrowing incident

Reflecting on her experiences, Parvathy said, “We are born, and then we are assaulted,” setting the tone for a candid conversation about everyday harassment that often goes unnoticed or unaddressed. She went on to describe a particularly traumatic incident involving a stranger. “Pinch kar diya, auto mein ghus rahe ho. This kisi ne chest pe maar ke chala gaya, mama ko chhor ke waapas dad ke saath chal rahi. It was like thap, not even like touching,” she recalled. “When I was younger, I remember experiencing discomfort.”