DISCLAIMER: This article contains references to sexual abuse.Swagatha Krishnan, an artist from Madurai, leveled serious allegations against a famous Tamil composer. In a recent interview, he made headlines, causing various discussions and speculations on the subject. Although he did not reveal his name, there is no doubt that he will soon be identified due to the allegations.
All about Swagatha in Krishna
According to Cine Ulagam, Swagatha grew up in a family of artists and started learning music from an early age. He has three siblings and eventually moved to Bengaluru to study engineering. Passionate about music, he moved to Chennai for his dream job as a playback singer. Through consistent effort, he got opportunities in various projects and sang many songs before being noticed as a chorus artiste. He also worked closely with composers in his early career.
Allegations against a composer of Swagatha Krishnan
In an interview with Sivasankari Talks, Swagatha alleged that around seven years ago, a well-known Tamil composer sexually abused her in his studio. He said the incident took place in a closed, soundproof room and was recorded on CCTV cameras, which were later used to threaten him. He also spoke of financial exploitation, stating that he had lent money to the composer, which was never repaid. According to him, this experience forced him to leave Chennai and stay away from the film industry altogether.
Swagatha Krishnan’s life after cinema
After leaving the industry, Swagatha moved to Rishikesh where he has been running a business for the past few years. He has clearly stated that he has no intention of returning to cinema. Interestingly, she is also the sister of Mayaknown for appearing in reality shows and stage performances. Although Swagatha Krishnan has not named the accused, he said that he is not one of the few popular composers, which has only fueled online speculation.
