A big 'Thank You' to all those who have stood with us so far. We have been reaching out to new audiences through various channels such as public meetings, campus drives and published debates. It was due to your overwhelming support that our explainer video on Facebook and YouTube garnered thousands of views within a short while. A panel discussion we held on this subject two weeks ago also brought us much-needed attention from prominent literary figures in Tamil. We are glad that this discussion is kept alive in the public sphere by media outlets who do not shy away from asking pointed questions to celebrities from the Tamil cinema industry. Last week, in a televised talk show, actor and politician Khushbu defended onscreen stalking by arguing that heroes were never shown as physically injuring women. This provided us with an opportunity to dispel some myths about stalking and explain our stand not only to Mrs. Khushbu but to all defenders of this despicable criminal act. Linked below is the published rejoinder to her statement. We are glad to note that ours was not the only voice chipping in to lay bare the problems behind her assumption. A few other journalists also wrote back to Mrs. Khushbu to explain why cinema's endorsement of stalking behaviour was dangerous. In our further attempt to engage her in debate citing scientific studies showing the real-world impact of onscreen stalking and its romanticised portrayal (https://goo.gl/isXrwW), we could elicit only a generic response from her. Extending lip service by condemning the crime of stalking, but absolving the "entertainment" industry without addressing questions of film certification, here is her reply quoted in full: "[I] have never supported stalking..never ever will..but blaming an entertainment media is falling short of ur (sic) own capabilities" (https://twitter.com/khushsundar/status/793627365981032448) Her position has been typical of much of the film industry's stance so far, refusing to acknowledge their contribution to the trauma women undergo. However, brazen assaults by stalkers continue to be on the rise, the latest victim being 25-year-old Sivaranjani who was attacked by a knife-wielding stalker just last week in full public view! (Thanks to the responsive public at the busy Koyambedu bus terminus where the attack took place, the young woman has survived.) Will you please take a moment to send a message to Khushbu on Facebook/Twitter to explain why glorifying stalking in films is NOT 'just entertainment' without any real world impact? Click to send her an instant tweet to register your protest: http://ctt.ec/kfI6b A change of heart even among a few filmmakers could save lives. Act now and help us spread awareness!