MUMBAI, July 26 — Saanvie Tallwar, in an exclusive interview with the Indo-Asian News Service, has spoken about why she chose to come forward with abuse allegations against Karan Kundrra long after the alleged incidents took place. Her account, published today, centres on the deeply personal process of deciding when to speak — a choice she says cannot be rushed or dictated by outside pressure. “I have learned to speak when I genuinely feel ready,” Tallwar told IANS.
Earlier, she explained, she only spoke to those she felt it was important to talk to — a careful, private approach that kept her story within a small circle. The wider public, she implied, was not part of that trusted group until now.
Her reasoning is grounded in a practical concern: stories, she noted, often get distorted when passed from one person to another. By waiting until she could speak directly and on her own terms, Tallwar appears to have sought control over both the timing and the accuracy of her narrative. The encouraging part, her statement suggests, is that she no longer worries about what others think.
“Now, she feels comfortable speaking openly because it is her choice,” the interview records. That shift — from private disclosure to public testimony — is not presented as a sudden decision but as the outcome of a personal journey toward readiness.
Tallwar’s advice to others who may be hesitating to speak about similar experiences is clear: “Everyone should speak only when they feel ready and comfortable.” Her words carry weight in an environment where public disclosure often invites scrutiny and backlash. She is not prescribing a timeline, but rather acknowledging that readiness is an individual, unforced state. This perspective underscores a broader message for women who may be weighing whether — and when — to share their own stories.
Tallwar’s interview with IANS serves as a platform not just for her own allegations, but for a reflection on the emotional labour and self-trust required to go public. The interview itself becomes a case study in the power of choosing one’s moment. For anyone considering a similar step, her experience points to one central takeaway: speak when the time feels right for you, not when others demand it.
And if that moment feels distant, it may help to talk through the decision with someone you trust — a friend, a counsellor, or a professional who can offer perspective without pressure.
