Singer and dubbing artiste
Chinmayi Sripaada , who had last month come forward with allegations of sexual harassment against veteran lyricist
Vairamuthu as part of the #MeToo movement, has revealed that the South Indian Cine, Television Artistes and Dubbing Artistes Union has terminated her membership. [caption id=“attachment_5418841” align=“alignnone” width=“825”] Chinmayi Sripada. Image via Facebook/@chinmayisripada[/caption] Chinmayi, who has dubbed for many southern actresses over the last decade, took to Twitter to share the news about being axed by the dubbing union.
Sooo given to understand that I have been terminated from the dubbing union. Which means I can longer dub in Tamil films henceforth. The reason stated is that I haven’t paid ‘subscription fees’ for 2 years though this hasn’t stopped them from taking 10% off my dubbing income
— Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) November 17, 2018
According to Tamil Film Industry rules if you’re not a member of the dubbing union they wont allow you to work. Considering no written communication, message was sent to me on past dues and with the membership terminated I wonder if I ll dub for a film again in Tamil.
— Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) November 17, 2018
This move, according to insiders, has come after Chinmayi backed several women who spoke against actor Radha Ravi, who heads the dubbing union.
I expected the first axe to go down from the dubbing union. I dont know yet if I’ll be given my membership back. Just a decision that’s been taken without informing me that my membership is terminated. I am still on the much publicised concert tour in the US.
— Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) November 17, 2018
Anyway as of now it looks like ‘96 will be my last in Tamil. It is a good film to end my Tamil dubbing scene with if the termination were to continue.
— Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) November 17, 2018
Bye Bye!


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