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Strictly's Nikita Kanda recalls being 'locked in a room as a child' as she bravely discusses harrowing abuse ordeal for the first time
Speaking in a new interview as she works to raise awareness, Nikita admitted she grew up in a 'very violent environment' with her mum also suffering.
The BBC Asian Network radio presenter, 29, who appeared in the 2023 series, bravely spoke about the violence she experienced for the first time It's something I've kept out of the public eye and even away from most people that know me, friends, colleagues and followers but I feel a sense of duty to use my platform and use something negative that happened in my life for hopefully a positive change. In the Asian community we're taught to not talk about these topics, sweep it under the rug and hide it but I hope we can start speaking more freely, stamping out any judgement and just making sure women are safe.'
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