Hema Committee Row: Ektaa Kapoor Says Women’s Safety Issues Are Not Limited To Film Industry. We Agree, It’s Everywhere!
Ektaa Kapoor stressed the importance of women taking on leadership roles to foster safer and more equitable workplaces!
At the trailer launch of her upcoming film The Buckingham Murders, filmmaker Ektaa Kapoor addressed the pressing issue of women’s safety in the workplace, emphasizing the need for a significant shift in power dynamics from men to women. Her comments came in light of the recent revelations from the Hema Committee report, which exposed serious issues of exploitation and harassment in the Malayalam film industry.
Ekta Kapoor Reacts To Hema Committee Report
Ektaa Kapoor, a prominent figure in the Indian entertainment industry, pointed out that the concerns highlighted by the Hema Committee are not unique to the film industry but are prevalent across all professional environments. She stressed the importance of women taking on leadership roles to foster safer and more equitable workplaces. Kapoor believes that by having more women in positions of power, the environment for women in various industries can improve significantly. She further illustrated her point by referencing her own work on The Buckingham Murders, where two female producers collaborated to create a crime story centred around a female officer. Kapoor sees this as a step towards empowering women and creating a safer environment through storytelling that challenges traditional gender roles.
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Ektaa Kapoor also highlighted the need for women to take the initiative in occupying top positions and leading companies. She argued that true equality in the workplace requires a conscious effort to ensure that women have the opportunity to lead, which in turn will contribute to safer work environments. Director Hansal Mehta, who was also present at the event, echoed Kapoor’s sentiments, emphasizing that it is time for men to take responsibility for ensuring equality and safety for women. Mehta underscored the importance of men acknowledging their role in maintaining safe spaces for women and actively working towards gender equality.
Also Read: Parvathy Thiruvothu Calls Hema Committee Report A Game Changer, Says It’s More Than #MeToo Part 2!
Details On The Buckingham Murders
The Buckingham Murders, which stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ash Tandon, Ranveer Brar, and Keith Allen, is set to release in theatres on September 13. The film is directed by Hansal Mehta and written by Aseem Arrora, Kashyap Kapoor, and Raghav Raj Kakker.
First Published: September 03, 2024 6:28 PM
