Farhan Akhtar: Women should speak up about harassment

Farhan Akhtar yesterday said that women in the film industry should speak up about harassment as the debate around gender-based discrimination has intensified all over the world

Farhan Akhtar yesterday said that women in the film industry should speak up about harassment as the debate around gender-based discrimination has intensified all over the world. The Harvey Weinstein scandal in Hollywood has put the spotlight on the sexual harassment prevalent in the entertainment industry. However not many in Bollywood opened up about casting couch or workplace harassment.

Farhan Akhtar

Akhtar, who runs Men Against Rape and Discrimination (MARD), has tied up with director Feroz Abbas Khan and Population Foundation Of India, for Bas Ab Bahut Ho Gaya campaign. The actor said, "If someone has an incident or a story to share, it is time you come out and share it. You will be doing yourself a favour, other women a favour and even other men a favour."

He added, "It is important for women who have been subjected to this to speak out. Wherever there is power dynamics at play, there will always be these issues, unfortunately." Akhtar will hold a Lalkar concert on November 21 to create awareness about harassment.

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