New Delhi, March 29 -- Actor Varalaxmi Sarathkumar broke down on national television as she opened up about the time when she was abused as a child. She appeared as a judge on Dance Jodi Dance Reloaded 3. During an episode, the actor broke into tears following an emotional performance on sexual assault and its impact.

After the performance, the contestant Kemy shared her life story and said she was harassed by her family. Hearing her struggle, Varalaxmi broke down. Wiping away her tears, she said, "I am just like you. My parents (actor Sarathkumar and Chaya) were working back then, so they used to leave me in the care of other people. Five to six people abused me as a child."

She added, "Your story is my story. I don't have any children...