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{{Short description|Indian actress and model}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2016}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Meera Mitun
| image = Meera_Mitun.jpg
| birth_name = Tamizhselvi
| native_name_lang =
| birth_place = [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]
| spouse =
| other_names =
| caption = Meera in 2019
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| occupation = [[Model (person)|Model]], [[actress]]
| years_active = 2013{{dash}}2022
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'''Meera Mitun''' (born '''Tamizhselvi''') is an Indian former model and actress, who has appeared in [[Tamil language]] movies.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://zeenews.india.com/regional/south-actress-meera-mitun-is-another-social-media-sensation-who-has-kept-netizens-hooked-to-her-pics-check-out-2287295.html|title=South actress Meera Mitun is another social media sensation who has kept netizens hooked to her pics – Check out|work=Zee News|first=Shruti|last=Shiksha|date=1 June 2020|accessdate=24 October 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/exclusive-bigg-boss-tamil-3-fame-meera-mitun-to-get-married-soon-details-inside/articleshow/76130917.cms|title=Exclusive - Actress Meera Mitun to get married soon; details inside|work=Times of India}}</ref> Meera is known for her extensive controversies and allegations. She has also been in jail multiple times due to various allegations recorded against her.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/meera-mitun-arrested-in-another-case-gets-bail/article36129805.ece|title=Meera Mitun arrested in another case, gets bail|work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Meera Mitun was born as Tamizh Selvi in 1984.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-12-10|title=Meera Mithun releases her dad's photos that go viral - Tamil News|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/meera-mithun-dad-t-mani-body-builder-mr-madras-mr-tamil-nadu-tamil-news-249238|access-date=2020-07-16|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> She is from Chetpet and is the daughter of D. Mani, a civil engineer, and Shyamala, a homemaker. Her brother Thamizhamuthan is an engineer.<ref name="rediff"/> She did her bachelor's degree in microbiology from [[Ethiraj College for Women]] and her master's degree from [[SRM Institute of Science and Technology|SRM University]] Chennai.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sathish |first1=Anusha |title=Police Officers Thronged Bigg Boss Tamil House to Enquire Meera Mithun |url=https://www.newsbricks.com/entertainment/police-officers-thronged-meera-mithun/61649 |access-date=27 August 2019 |work=News Bricks |date=26 July 2019 |language=en-us}}</ref> She then briefly worked as a researcher at Dr Cherian's Foundation.<ref name="rediff"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.magzter.com/articles/7/214535/58e64140408f8|title=Stepping Into The Big League|website=Magzter.com}}</ref>

Mitun is divorced following a brief marriage which lasted for very few days.<ref>[https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/meera-mitun-exclusive-interview-about-bigg-boss.html Meera Mitun exclusive interview about Bigg Boss]. Behindwoods.com (30 July 2019). Retrieved on 19 August 2019.</ref>

==Career==
===As a model===
In mid-2013, Mitun was spotted by choreographer Ganesh Guru, who convinced her to try out as a model. After a few auditions, she took part in her first fashion show for Co-Optex, a wedding saree brand. She moved on to work with brands such as Kingfisher and competed in the Miss Face of Chennai beauty pageant.<ref name="rediff">{{cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/getahead/report/glamour-how-a-nerdy-biotech-grad-became-miss-south-india/20160120.htm|title=How a nerdy biotech grad became Miss South India 2016|date=2016-01-20|website=Rediff.com}}</ref> Mitun took part in the Miss Madras 2015 pageant, finishing as a runner-up behind Deepika Murali.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/downtown/queens-of-mandaveli-and-alwarpet/article6842948.ece|title=Queens of Mandaveli and Alwarpet|first=K.|last=Sarumathi|date=31 January 2015|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref> By 2015, she was a regular participator on the Chennai modelling and social scene, notably featuring on the Cinema Spice Chennai Fashion Calendar.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yashmith.com/cinema-spice-chennai-fashion-calendar-2015-preview-and-party/|title=Cinema Spice Chennai Fashion Calendar 2015 Preview and Party|website=Yashmith.com|date=12 January 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/chennai/Sanchita-Shetty-turned-on-the-charm-at-the-launch-party-of-Steam-and-Whistles-pub-at-GRT-Grand-in-Chennai/articleshow/52504640.cms|date=31 May 2016|title=Sanchita Shetty turned on the charm at the launch party of Steam and Whistles pub at GRT Grand in Chennai | Chennai News |newspaper=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>

She took part in [[Star Vijay]]'s ''[[Jodi No.1 (TV series)|Jodi Number One]]'' show in early 2015, as a part of its eighth season and was thrown out after the judges were unhappy with her attitude.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/watch-bigg-boss-3-fame-meera-mitun-thrown-out-of-vijay-tvs-jodi-no-1-show.html|title=Watch Bigg Boss 3 fame Meera Mitun thrown out of Vijay TV's Jodi No 1 show|date=16 July 2019|website=Behindwoods.com}}</ref>

In 2016, she was crowned Miss South India 2016 at the zonal rounds of the Miss Queen of India 2016 pageant. She competed with eighteen candidates from five southern states to win the title.<ref name="rediff" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.timesnew.co/meera-mitun-crowned-as-parfum-monde-dubai-confident-group-miss-south-india-2016-778-html/|title=Meera Mitun Crowned as Parfum Monde Dubai Confident Group Miss South India 2016|work=Times New |date=10 January 2016 |author1=Admin }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2016/nov/06/women-of-grit--beauty-on-a-walk-to-success-1535674.html|title=Women of grit & beauty on a walk to success|newspaper=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=2016-11-06}}</ref> Later, she was dethroned following misconduct and fraudulent activities.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-06-08|title=Indian Beauty Pageant Winner Meera Mithun dethroned.|url=https://europetimes.co/europe-news-indian-beauty-pageant-winner-dethroned-due-to-misconduct/|access-date=2020-07-31|website=EuropeTimes|language=en-US}}</ref>

Following her victory, Mitun worked on a deal with sponsors Natural to mentor and handle the audition process for the competition for girls from Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty/041116/a-new-role-for-meera-mithun.html|title=A new role for Meera Mithun|first=Kirubhakar|last=Purushothaman|date=4 November 2016|newspaper=[[Deccan Chronicle]]}}</ref>

In 2017, she helped set up the fourth Miss Tamil Nadu beauty pageant, under her newly designated role as Regional Director of Tamil Nadu Miss South India.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dtnext.in/Lifestyle/LifeStyleTopNews/2017/11/01194820/1050742/Shreesha-crowned-Miss-Tamil-Nadu-2018.vpf?TId=112136|title=Shreesha crowned Miss Tamil Nadu 2018|date=1 November 2017|website=Dtnext.in}}{{dead link|date=November 2022|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.timesnew.co/pegasus-organises-fourth-miss-tamil-nadu-beauty-contest/|title=Pegasus organises fourth 'Miss Tamil Nadu' beauty contest|website=Timesnew.co|date=30 October 2017}}</ref>

Mitun garnered criticism from audiences for posting a topless picture to mark [[Tamil New Year]] in 2018.{{cn|date=January 2024}}

She soon fell out with the organisers of the Miss Tamil Nadu beauty pageant and chose to create her own competition titled Miss Tamil Nadu Diva for 2019. She later alleged that Ajith Ravi, an organiser of the Miss Tamil Nadu beauty pageant, had sent her death threats to stop her from going ahead with the event.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/miss-tamil-nadu-winner-meera-mitun-received-death-threats-for-conducting-miss-tamil-nadu-diva-beauty-pageant-and-files-police-complaint.html|title=Miss Tamil Nadu winner Meera Mitun received death threats for conducting Miss Tamil Nadu Diva beauty pageant and files police complaint|date=31 May 2019|website=Behindwoods.com}}</ref> Ravi denied her allegations and labelled that Mitun had engaged in fraudulent behaviour, taken money from other designers and cheated potential contestants.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/meera-mitun-says-joe-threatened-to-kill-her-he-says-shes-a-fraud/articleshow/69663210.cms|date=6 June 2019|author=Menon, Thinkal |title=Meera Mitun says Joe threatened to kill her; he says she's a fraud |newspaper=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> Soon after, the organisers of Miss South India decided to revoke her 2016 title, owing to her fraudulent activities. The title was later given to [[Sanam Shetty]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://silverscreen.in/news/miss-south-india-title-taken-back-from-meera-mitun-sanam-shetty-replaces-her/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190608033031/https://silverscreen.in/news/miss-south-india-title-taken-back-from-meera-mitun-sanam-shetty-replaces-her/|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 June 2019|title=Miss South India Title Stripped From Meera Mitun; Given To Sanam Shetty|website=Silverscreen.in|date=4 June 2019}}</ref> She was subsequently quizzed and then given anticipatory bail in relation to criminal charges.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/bigg-boss-tamil-3-high-court-grants-bail-to-contestant-meera-mithun-in-cheating-case/articleshow/70287094.cms|title=Bigg Boss Tamil 3: High court grants bail to contestant Meera Mithun in cheating cases |newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=19 July 2019}}</ref>

===As an actress===
Mitun's first acting assignment was in [[Gautham Vasudev Menon]]'s ''[[Yennai Arindhaal]]'' (2015) as a friend of the character played by [[Trisha (actress)|Trisha]]. She shot for the film in late 2014 and appeared in scenes alongside Trisha and [[Ajith Kumar]], but her character did not make the theatrical cut.{{citation needed|date=August 2020}} During 2016, she shot for a small role in Elan's unreleased fantasy film ''[[Graghanam]]'', and for a supporting role in ''[[8 Thottakkal]]'' (2017), which became her first film release.<ref name="rediff" /><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2016/oct/18/ramp-walk-your-way-to-miss-south-india-2017-1529324.html|title=Ramp walk your way to Miss South India 2017|newspaper=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=2016-10-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/it-was-little-uneasy-for-me-to-see-myself-dirty-onscreen/articleshow/58576564.cms|title=It was little uneasy for me to see myself dirty onscreen|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=2017-05-09|author=Balachandran, Logesh }}</ref> Her next appearance was in [[Vignesh Shivan]]'s heist comedy ''[[Thaanaa Serndha Koottam]]'' (2018), where she portrayed a supporting role. The makers had approached her after seeing her first film and cast her opposite [[Kalaiyarasan]] as an angry wife.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/8-thottakkal-fame-meera-mitun-to-act-in-thaanaa-serndha-koottam.html|title=8 Thottakkal fame Meera Mitun to act in Thaanaa Serndha Koottam|date=15 November 2017|website=Behindwoods.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/meera-mitun-is-acting-in-suriyas-film/articleshow/61644000.cms|author=Menon, Thinkal |date=15 November 2017|title=Meera Mitun is acting in Suriya's film |newspaper=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>

In 2018, Mitun revealed that she had auditioned to play Trisha's character in [[Karthik Subbaraj]]'s ''[[Petta (film)|Petta]]'' (2019) alongside [[Rajinikanth]], and that she was also meant to feature alongside [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] in [[Kamal Haasan]]'s production ''[[Kadaram Kondan]]'' (2019). Ultimately, she did not feature in either film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/oviya-arav-live-in-relationship-raja-bheema-kanchana-3-90-ml-marketraja-mbbs-tamil-news-226983|title=The model who was replaced by Trisha! – Tamil News|date=5 January 2019|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/vikram-to-wrap-up-both-his-films-on-floors-soon-news-tamil-shjpjkdbbedij.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180715073555/http://www.sify.com/movies/vikram-to-wrap-up-both-his-films-on-floors-soon-news-tamil-shjpjkdbbedij.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 July 2018|title=Vikram to wrap up both his films on floors soon!|website=[[Sify]]|date=9 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/050119/meera-mitun-upset-over-missing-chance-to-work-with-rajinikanth.html|title=Meera Mitun upset over missing chance to work with Rajinikanth|first=Anupama|last=Subramanian|date=5 January 2019|newspaper=[[Deccan Chronicle]]}}</ref> Her next release was ''[[Bodhai Yeri Budhi Maari]]'' (2019), an action drama film starring debutant actors.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2019/feb/03/chennai-based-model-pradaini-surva-to-debut-with-bodhai-yeri-budhi-maari-9927.html|title=Chennai-based model Pradaini Surva to debut with Bodhai Yeri Budhi Maari|newspaper=[[Cinema Express]]|date=2019-02-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/070419/not-averse-to-glam-roles-meera-mitun.html|title=Not averse to glam roles: Meera Mitun|first=Anupama|last=Subramanian|date=7 April 2019|newspaper=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/meera-mitun-tells-us-why-she-is-so-choosy-about-the-roles-she-picks/articleshow/68739436.cms|title=Meera Mitun tells us why she is so choosy about the roles she picks|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|author=Sharanya CR|date=6 April 2019}}</ref>

In June 2019, she took part in [[Star Vijay]]'s ''[[Bigg Boss Tamil]]'' season-3 programme.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2019/jul/03/police-summons-bigg-boss-3-fame-meera-mithun-for-enquiry-12725.html|title=Police summons Bigg Boss 3 fame Meera Mithun for inquiry|newspaper=[[Cinema Express]]|date=2019-07-03}}</ref> Upon her exit, Mitun received offers to feature in [[Pandiraj]]'s ''[[Namma Veettu Pillai]]'' (2019) and ''[[Agni Siragugal]]'' (2020). However, in the following months, she complained after her role was largely removed from the former film, and she was completely dropped from the latter film. She subsequently accused production studio [[Sun Pictures]] and actor [[Kamal Haasan]] for being involved in making the changes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2019/aug/15/meera-mithun-to-be-a-part-of-agni-siragugal-co-starring-arun-vijay-and-vijay-antony-13668.html|title=Bigg Boss Tamil 3 fame Meera Mithun signs yet another biggie|website=[[Cinema Express]]|date=15 August 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://silverscreenindia.com/movies/news/bigg-boss-3-tamil-fame-meera-mitun-on-facing-backlash-from-the-tamil-cinema-industry/|title=Bigg Boss' Meera Mitun Opens Up About Her Kollywood Woes|date=11 October 2019}}</ref>

== Politics ==
Politically, she is a supporter of [[Narendra Modi]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Reporter|first=Splco|date=2020-08-13|title=Meera Mithun Supports Modi but attacks Vijay ., Surya, Jyothika|url=https://splco.me/eng/meera-supports-modi-but-attacks-vijay-surya-jyothika-and-kamal/|access-date=2020-08-25|website=Splco Shines Accuracy|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-30|title=Meera Mitun to meet Prime minister Narendra Modi? - Tamil News|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/meera-mitun-prime-minister-narendra-modi-meeting-soon-tamil-news-266325|access-date=2020-08-25|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=2020-07-14|title=Meera Mitun threatens legal action against Rajinikanth, Thalapathy Vijay; asks PM Modi to 'destroy' Tamil Nadu|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-meera-mitun-threatens-legal-action-against-rajinikanth-thalapathy-vijay-asks-pm-modi-to-destroy-tamil-nadu-2832331|access-date=2020-08-26|website=DNA India|language=en}}</ref> She asked Modi to dismiss the Police officials who behaved rudely with her.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-10-16|title="எனக்கு டார்ச்சர் தொடர்கிறது"-பிரதமர் மோடியின் உதவியை நாடும் பிக்பாஸ் மீராமிதுன்...|url=https://www.nakkheeran.in/cinema/cinema-news/meera-mitun-complaints-about-chennai-police-narendra-modi|access-date=2020-08-26|website=nakkheeran|language=en}}</ref> She accused the [[Bharatiya Janata Party|Bhartiya Janata Party]] workers in India as worthless and asked him to replace them with youngsters and also asked for a personal meeting with Modi.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-07-30 |title=Meera Mitun to meet Prime minister Narendra Modi? - Tamil News |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/meera-mitun-prime-minister-narendra-modi-meeting-soon-tamil-news-266325 |access-date=2020-08-26|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> She also asked Modi to dismiss the ruling [[AIADMK]] government in Tamil Nadu for failing to control the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].{{Citation needed|date=August 2023}} In a tweet, she asked Modi to destroy Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Thandoratimes.com |title=தமிழகத்தை அழித்து விடுங்கள் என பிரதமருக்கு ட்வீட் செய்த மீரா மிதுன் Thandoratimes.com |url=https://www.tamil.thandoratimes.com/news-id-meera-mithun-tweeted-to-the-prime-minister-to-destroy-tamil-nadu7469.htm|access-date=2020-08-26 |website=Thandoratimes.com|language=en}}{{Dead link|date=November 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref name=":1" />

Mitun supported the [[Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019]] and praised Narendra Modi.<ref>{{Cite web|title=குடியுரிமை திருத்த சட்டம் குறித்து பிக்பாஸ் நடிகை.! ஆதரவா..? எதிர்ப்பா.?!|url=https://www.seithipunal.com/politics/meera-mitun-speech-about-caa|access-date=2021-09-05|website=Seithipunal|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-12-25|title=Bigg Boss Tamil 3 contestant Meera Mitun reacts to CAA protests; Releases a video|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/bigg-boss-tamil-3-fame-meera-mitun-reacts-caa-protests-releases-video-494940|access-date=2021-09-05|website=PINKVILLA|language=en}}</ref>

Mithun claimed that she was going to join a political party on 6 December 2020, the day of her birthday.<ref>{{Cite web|title=பாஜகவில் இணைகிறாரா மீரா மிதுன்?|url=https://www.asiaville.in/article/article-about-actress-meera-mitun-join-party-63899|access-date=2021-09-05|website=Asiaville|language=ta}}</ref> On 8 December 2020, she claimed that she had joined a National party<ref>{{Cite web|last=Thandoratimes.com|title=Meera Mithun joins BJP? Thandoratimes.com|url=https://www.thandoratimes.com/news-id-meera-mithun-joins-bjp9407.htm|access-date=2021-09-05|website=Thandoratimes.com|language=en}}</ref> and is considering to join Rajinikanth's party if he officially starts it.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Winters|first=Bryce J.|date=2020-12-08|title=Meera Mithun joins a national political party, here are the details|url=https://thenewscrunch.com/meera-mithun-joins-a-national-political-party-here-are-the-details/28617/|access-date=2021-09-05|website=TheNewsCrunch|language=en-US}}</ref>

== Activism ==
Mitun announced on her Instagram page that she had been appointed as the state director of the [[anti-corruption]] commission in Tamil Nadu by the [[Government of India]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=பிக் பாஸ் மீரா மிதுனுக்கு மத்திய அரசு வேலையா? மீரா மிதுன் வெளியிட்ட செய்தி!|url=https://www.nakkheeran.in/24-by-7-news/thamizhagam/big-boss-meera-mithun-will-get-central-government-job|access-date=2020-06-28|website=nakkheeran|date=16 November 2019 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=G|first=Ezekiel Majello|date=2019-11-19|title=Fashion model wields the whip|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty/181119/fashion-model-wields-the-whip.html|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref>
She was subsequently removed from the posting for non-compliance in submitting a police clearance certificate.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livechennai.com/detailnews.asp?newsid=51251|title=Live Chennai: Meera Mithun removed from the post of TN state Director Anti corruption Commission,Meera Mithun, Tamilnadu State Director for Anti-Corruption Commission, Doctor and Entrepreneur Dr A Mohamed Hakkim as new Director|website=www.livechennai.com}}</ref>

== Controversies ==
=== Controversial statements against other actors ===

==== Legal action against Vijay and Rajinikanth ====
Mitun created a controversy in July 2020 when said that actor [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] and [[Rajinikanth]] have defamed her and said that she will take legal action against them. She also said she is now in Hollywood because Kollywood has neglected her. She also asked prime minister [[Narendra Modi]] to destroy [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-13|title=Meera Mitun to take legal action on Rajnikanth and Vijay! - Tamil News|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/rajnikanth-vijay-facing-legal-action-from-meera-mitun-tamil-news-265088|access-date=2020-08-25|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-14|title=Meera Mitun threatens legal action against Rajinikanth, Thalapathy Vijay; asks PM Modi to 'destroy' Tamil Nadu|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-meera-mitun-threatens-legal-action-against-rajinikanth-thalapathy-vijay-asks-pm-modi-to-destroy-tamil-nadu-2832331|access-date=2020-08-25|website=DNA India|language=en}}</ref>

==== Criticism of Vijay, Surya, Jyothika and Trisha ====
Mithun made several derogatory remarks against actors including [[Trisha (actress)|Trisha]], [[Jyothika]] and [[Aishwarya Rajesh]] and Sangeetha, the wife of actor Vijay in August 2020. Director [[Bharathiraja]] condemned her statements. Representatives of the Vijay Makkal Iyakkam from Pattukottai filed a police complaint against her.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dir Bharathiraja condemns Meera Mitun's remarks against Vijay and Suriya|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/dir-bharathiraja-condemns-meera-mitun-s-remarks-against-vijay-and-suriya-130454|access-date=2020-08-25|website=www.thenewsminute.com|date=10 August 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Bharathiraja condemns Meera Mithun for her remarks against Vijay and Suriya|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/bharathiraja-condemns-meera-mithun-for-her-remarks-against-vijay-and-suriya/articleshow/77461125.cms|access-date=2020-08-25|website=The Times of India|date=10 August 2020 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-07|title=Police complaint lodged against Meera Mitun from Vijay's side - Tamil News|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/thalapathy-vijay-fans-police-complaint-against-meera-mitun-tamil-news-266990|access-date=2020-08-25|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref>

=== Arrest===
Mithun was booked by the [[Tamil Nadu Police|Tamil Nadu police]]'s Cyber Cell on 10 August 2021 under seven provisions of [[Indian Penal Code]] (IPC) and [[Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989|Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Prevention of Atrocities Act]] for making casteist statements towards [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes|Scheduled Caste]] (SC) community in a video after complaints from [[Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi]], [[Dravidar Viduthalai Kazhagam]] and the [[Tamil Nadu Untouchability Eradication Front]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-07|title=VCK files police complaint against actor Meera Mithun on her casteist video|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vck-files-police-complaint-against-actor-meera-mithun-her-casteist-video-153604|access-date=2021-08-15|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> She released a video challenging the police to arrest her.<ref>{{Cite web|title=முடிந்தால் கைது செய்யுங்கள், அதெல்லாம் உங்கள் கனவில் தான் நடக்கும்: சவால் விடும் மீரா மிதுன்!|url=https://tamil.samayam.com/tamil-cinema/movie-news/meera-mitun-says-you-cant-arresting-me/articleshow/85263440.cms|access-date=2021-08-15|website=Samayam Tamil|language=ta}}</ref> She was arrested on 14 August in [[Alappuzha|Alapuzha]], [[Kerala]] after failing to appear for a police inquiry two days earlier and was sent to judicial remand until 27 August.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-14|title=Actor Meera Mithun arrested for casteist remarks in Kerala|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/actor-meera-mithun-arrested-casteist-remarks-kerala-153918|access-date=2021-08-15|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref><ref name="PTarrest">{{Cite web|title=சைதாப்பேட்டை நீதிமன்றத்தில் ஆஜர் - ஆக.27ஆம் தேதி வரை மீரா மிதுனுக்கு நீதிமன்ற காவல்|url=https://www.puthiyathalaimurai.com/newsview/112965/Court-remands-Actress-Meera-Mithun-till-August-27|access-date=2021-08-15|website=Puthiyathalaimurai|language=ta}}</ref> During her arrest, Mithun released a video claiming that she was being harassed by the police.<ref name="PTarrest" /> On 26 August, she was granted bail and was subsequently arrested for another case and taken to prison.<ref>{{Cite news|date=2021-08-27|title=Meera Mitun arrested in another case, gets bail|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/meera-mitun-arrested-in-another-case-gets-bail/article36129805.ece|access-date=2021-09-05|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

==Filmography==
;Films
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible plainrowheaders" style="margin-right: 0;"
! Year !! Film !! Role !! Notes
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Romeo Juliet (2015 film)|Romeo Juliet]]'' || ||
|-
| 2017 || ''[[8 Thottakkal]]'' || Maha ||
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Thaanaa Serndha Koottam]]'' || Iniyan's friend's wife ||
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Bodhai Yeri Budhi Maari]]'' || Roshan's girlfriend ||
|-
| 2020 || ''Dreamy Nights'' || || Web series
|-
| 2021 || ''[[Yennanga Sir Unga Sattam]]'' || Varsha ||
|-
| 2022 || ''[[Peya Kaanom]]'' || ||
|-
|}

;Television
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="margin-right: 0;"
! Year !! Programme !! Role !! Channel !! Notes
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Jodi No.1 (TV series)|Jodi Number One – Season 8]]'' || Contestant || [[Star Vijay]] || Ejected
|-
||2019 || ''[[Bigg Boss Tamil 3]]'' || Contestant || Star Vijay || Evicted Day 35
|}

==References==
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== External links ==
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Meera Mitun - Revision history

ErikaMchenry4 at 15:39, 28 April 2026