Table for Three (2009)

Geetika is a powerful doctor who has worked hard to make a reputation for herself. Now, she seemingly has it all—a job promotion to Dean, a beautiful wife named Meera, and a baby on the way. In Accused (2026), Geetika’s carefully crafted life comes tumbling down after she’s accused of sexual harassment in the workplace by a series of anonymous emails and social media posts.

As an Indian lesbian living in the United Kingdom, the cards are stacked against Geetika from the start. One of her coworkers states that she has a “harsh tone” which leads to 50% of her subordinates quitting in her department. It’s easy to see how these feelings could be the result of sexism and racism; men are quick to call women a “bitch” in the same situation they’d call a man “confident”. At times, though, Accused seems to undermine its message by giving Geetika qualities that make her, if not guilty of sexual harassment, guilty of not being a nice person.

As a result, it’s easy for us, as the audience, to assume Geetika’s guilt. She doesn’t handle her authority well, bullying those below her and ridiculing subordinates who make mistakes. Although it’s not explicitly stated in the text, the actress that plays Meera, Pratibha Ranta, is 20 years younger than Konkona Sen Sharma. Age gaps may not be inherently problematic, but after finding out she also dated one of her interns, the trend raises potential red flags.

Perhaps the most egregious part of Geetika’s personality, however, is the way she handled her fight with Meera. When Meera finally decides to assert her independence and force Geetika to give her answers, she launches into a cruel tirade that twists the truth and blames Meera, claiming that the younger woman is actually using Geetika for a life of comfort. The absurdity of this, given that Meera is also a working doctor, sets Geetika up to be the villain.