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Keneesha Francis found herself at the center of attention after actor Ravi Mohan, previously known as Jayam Ravi, announced his separation from wife Aarti in September last year. Speculation quickly spread, with many alleging that Ravi was in a relationship with Keneesha, and some even labeling her a homewrecker. She also faced a wave of online hate after being spotted with the actor on multiple occasions. Recently, Ravi issued a lengthy statement defending Keneesha, calling her his “light” and the best companion he could have during a time when he claimed to be “emotionally and financially abused” by his estranged wife. Despite his public support, online harassment against Keneesha persisted. On Thursday, she broke her silence by sharing screenshots of the slut-shaming messages she has been receiving on Instagram.
Sharing comments that called her “gold digger”, “homewrecker”, “b****”, “cheap bar dancer” and some even asking her to kill herself, Keneesha wrote, “I surrender.” This was followed by a huge post on her Instagram Stories which read, “I’m not turning off my comments or running away. I have nothing to hide from anybody. You have the right to question my actions, but please come do it to my face. I’m happy to show each one of you — in public — my side of the story and how one person’s falsification became your truth. Please take me to court if you’re confident that I’m even a catalyst to anything that is happening around me now. I beg you — take me to court! Do it rightfully!”
She added, “Have any of you paused to think about what I’m going through with your curses and abuse? You speak of karma to hurt me, but when the truth comes out — legally and legitimately — I won’t wish that same pain upon you.”
In another Instagram Story, the singer-spiritual healer wrote, “I understand that because most of you don’t know my truth and pain — words like this and worse are so easy to lay upon me. I am sorry that your assumptions about me are hurting you. I hope you forgive me for that.”
She added, “Someday and I pray to all the Gods of light, that someday soon, you will see the truth that will unfold and that day, I promise I won’t hold you back for what you say. If I am wrong, I am happy to be punished by the legislation and each of you angry people. Until that day, could you please allow me to breathe a moment without hatred?”
Earlier, in a detailed note, Ravi Mohan revealed that he parted ways with Aarti after enduring years of emotional and financial abuse. He claimed he had no control over his life during the marriage and was not permitted to meet or financially support his parents.
Speaking about Keneesha, the actor wrote, “With regards to Keneeshaa Francis, who was initially a friend that chose to save a drowning man, very quickly became a lifeline of support when I had nothing but tears, blood, and the courage to walk away from a life that nearly broke me. She stood by me on the night I left my own home barefoot, in a night suit — when I was stripped of my wallet, my vehicles, documents, my belongings and even my basic dignity. Acknowledging the sensitivities of the situation — Keneesha didn’t hesitate. She didn’t flinch. She simply showed up. She is a beautiful companion, and I assure you this — She carries light. I will not ever allow even a whisper of disrespect toward her character on her profession.”
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