TRIGGER WARNING: This article includes references to sexual abuse.Swagatha Krishnan, an artist from Madurai, levelled serious allegations against a renowned Tamil composer. In a recent interview, she made headlines, leading to various discussions and speculations about the matter. Although she did not disclose his name, there is no doubt he will be identified soon because of the allegations.
All about Swagatha Krishnan
According to Cine Ulagam, Swagatha was raised in a family of artists and began studying music from childhood. She has three siblings and eventually moved to Bengaluru for engineering studies. Passionate about music, she relocated to Chennai for her dream job as a playback singer. Through consistent effort, she gained opportunities in several projects and even sang many songs as a chorus artist before getting noticed. She also worked closely with composers during her early career.
Swagatha Krishnan’s allegations against a composer
In an interview with Sivasankari Talks, Swagatha alleged that around seven years ago, a popular Tamil composer sexually abused her inside his studio. She claimed the incident happened in a closed, soundproof room and was recorded on CCTV cameras, which were later used to threaten her. She also spoke about financial exploitation, stating that she lent money to the composer, which was never returned. According to her, this experience forced her to leave Chennai and step away from the film industry completely.
Swagatha Krishnan’s life after cinema
After leaving the industry, Swagatha moved to Rishikesh, where she has been running a business for the past few years. She has clearly stated that she has no plans to return to cinema. Interestingly, she is also the sister of Maya, known for her appearances in reality shows and stage performances. While Swagatha Krishnan has not named the accused, she stated that it is not one of the few popular composers, which has only fueled online speculation.
