Actress Mamitha Baiju Reveals Director Bala Allegedly Hit Her On The Set Of Vanangaan

Mamitha Baiju Claims Director Bala Hit Her On Vanangaan Set: Mamitha Baiju has recently garnered much attention through her performance in "Premalu," also starring Naslen and directed by Girish A. D.

In a recent interview, actress Mamitha Baiju disclosed an incident where director Bala allegedly struck her on the set of "Vanangaan." Both she and Suriya had earlier exited the project. This isn't the first time Bala has faced accusations of mistreating actors, prompting netizens to question his continued impunity despite widespread awareness of his behavior.

During filming, Mamitha Baiju was tasked with performing the villadichan pattu in a scene. Unsure of her character's experience with it, she queried director Bala, who informed her that the character is proficient in villadichan pattu. Wanting to acquaint herself with the performance, Mamitha sought some familiarity with it to make it appear natural. However, Bala merely instructed her to observe others and do as they did. Subsequently, he called for a take, leaving Mamitha anxious as she was unfamiliar with the villadichan pattu performance. Despite her attempts, Mamitha struggled with the scene, requiring three takes to complete it. Throughout the process, she received scolding from Bala and was physically struck on the shoulder. Mamitha revealed that Bala had forewarned her about his approach, advising her not to dwell on it. Additionally, she noted that actor Suriya was familiar with Bala's behavior from their previous collaboration.

What 😱

Dir Bala ‘hit’ 👊Mamitha on the sets… Later she moved out from the project though.

[Chellatha Yenya adicha….Porattam Vedikkum!!!] #Vanangaan

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— Christopher Kanagaraj (@Chrissuccess) February 28, 2024

Mamitha Baiju: Background and Career Journey

For those curious about Mamitha Baiju, who stars alongside Naslen in "Premalu," her background and career journey are detailed below.

Mamitha Baiju is an Indian actress known for her work primarily in Malayalam cinema. She made her debut in 2017 with "Sarvopari Palakkaran" and gained recognition for her roles in "Operation Java" (2021), "Kho-Kho" (2021), "Super Sharanya" (2022), and "Pranaya Vilasam" (2023).

Born on June 22, 2001, Mamitha hails from Kidangoor in Kerala's Kottayam district. Her parents are Dr. Baiju Krishnan and Mini, and she has an elder brother named Midhun. She attended Mary Mount Public School, Kattachira, and N.S.S. Higher Secondary School, Kidangoor, before pursuing a B.Sc in Psychology at Sacred Heart College, Kochi.

Her filmography includes notable titles such as "Sarvopari Palakkaran," "Honey Bee 2: Celebrations," "Dakini," "Krishnam," "Varathan," "School Diary," "An International Local Story," "Vikruthi," "Kilometers and Kilometers," "Colour Padam" (Short Film), "Randu," "Ramachandra Boss & Co," and "Premalu."

Mamitha's talent has earned her accolades, including the Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2020 for "Kho Kho" and the Malayala Puraskaram for Best Debutant Actress for "Operation Java."