If you are a victim, come out and talk about it openly: Neha Dhupia

Actor Neha Dhupia feels that the #MeToo campaign to raise awareness about sexual harassment is not only valid for people associated with the entertainment industry, but also for everyone around. The actor says that a victim should not hesitate to share one’s ordeal, and instead save innocents from facing the same fate by talking about it.

“Things are changing for women. They are getting a position of power, and professionally, they are doing exceptionally well. They are getting roles and projects such as Secret Superstar, Tumhari Sulu or Padmavati, which are made around women,” Neha said. “It is getting better, but unfortunately there is always that question of #MeToo and there is a Harvey Weinstein that comes across,” she added. Like many other actors, Neha, too, asserted that harassment is not restricted to showbiz.

“I promise you that is not just in this business. But it is about women across whatever profession they are in. This is happening to them in their homes. Anybody could be a victim. My plea is that if you are a victim, come out and talk about it because you are not only just protecting yourself but you are also putting a lot of other innocent women in danger.” She further added, “Talking about it doesn’t make you weak. It makes you brave, so be the braver one in these situations.”

Neha, a model, who eventually turned to Bollywood, said: “Life is getting better, but there are things that are being questioned and it is a good thing that people are talking about it.”

The actor pointed out how people accused the House of Cards star Spacey of sexual misconduct after 31 years of the incident. “The fact is why stay quiet for that long. You need to speak up sooner.”

Talking about it [sexual harassment] doesn’t make you weak. It makes you brave, so be the braver one in such situations NEHA DHUPIA ACTOR