Taapsee Pannu Reveals Actresses Don't Speak Up On Sexual Harassment

Taapsee Pannu Upcoming says the reason why female actors have not called out sexual abusers in Hindi filmindustry is because they fear being judged and shamed. The #MeToo campaign, which sparked off a movement in Hollywood late last year, is yet to arrive in Bollywood this year. There are only a handful of Bollywood stars who have spoken about sexual harassment prevalent in the B-town, without taking any names. 

Taapsee says "fortunately or unfortunately" I did not face any sexual harassment, otherwise am would've "probably helped voicing it." "It's not that it doesn't happen, it does. I am aware of it because I hear from people who tell me this but the same people probably aren't ready to openly talk about it because there are a lot of taboos attached that matters."They feel whatever little momentum their career has gained, because of this a lot of people will not support them, (they) will think this is a cheap way of publicity. Their ethics and characters will be questioned," . 

She also said that While Hollywood Many actors are naming and shaming their abusers, the film fraternity here has been silent on the topic, thereby inviting criticism from fans. Taapsee says things are a bit complex here. "It's not who was wrong and right in that situation. They will look at the person with a doubt that 'you are exploiting this situation for your benefit'. "Especially for girls who have no family here or someone supporting them here. It's not like that. So may be that insecurity really haunts them and that holds them back," . 

The actor has currently featured in the short film "Nitishastra" directed by Kapil Verma. The film, presented by 'Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films', also talks about rape and features Taapsee as a self-defence teacher. Over the years with her films such as "Baby" and "Naam Shabana", the actor has earned the image of an action heroine.