While the allegations of financial impropriety may be small compared to bigger scams that have rocked the country, the true damage here lies elsewhere – in the state's culture.
Gundecha Brothers: Famous Indian Musicians Accused Of Rape, Sexual Assault
While Ramakant Gundecha has been accused of rape, several female students have alleged sexual harassment by his brothers Akhilesh and Umakant.
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A former student of Dhrupad Sansthan, a prestigious music school founded by late Ramakant Gundecha who was a famous Indian classical musician, has levelled allegations of rape against him.
Ramakant Gundecha passed away in November 2019, however, since his death many multiple female students have alleged sexual harassment and assault against his brothers, Umakant and Akhilesh.
MeToo in the world of Kathak: Faults within guru-shishya parampara, dependence on teachers has led to culture of silence Though it does have its positives, the guru-shishya tradition unfortunately stops us from moving towards a more progressive and open community, where constructive discussions can take place without fearing consequences. Saberi Misra January 27, 2021 10:08:06 IST Representational image. Wikimedia Commons/Suyash Dwivedi
The obvious takeaway from the discussion surrounding #MeToo in the Indian classical music and dance community has been the lack of awareness people have about the subject, the lack of initiatives being taken by organisations and artistes to raise their voices, and the clear existence of a power imbalance that has led to a community of enablers.