Although she had commented on sex in the context of spreading awareness about AIDS, she had couched it in a language so as to suggest that it was alright to be permissive. This created a furore with several individuals and organizations raising protest against the actress. She tendered a tearful apology and the issue had calmed down. But, last week actress Suhasini raked up the issue again by declaring publicly that she was ashamed as a Tamilian about the outcry over Khushboo’s remarks. She also apologized to her on behalf of all Tamilians. This created a fresh round of protests. Yesterday, Khushboo filed an appeal against arrest in cases pending against her. But today she surrendered.