People are scared in industry now: Aahana Kumra on #MeToo
Actor Aahana Kumra, who had accused Heyy Babyy Sajid Khan of inappropriate behavior during a professional meeting, says people in the industry are now scared post the #MeToo movement. The actor, who was speaking yesterday at the launch of her ZEE5 web series Rangbaaz in Mumbai, says fear, which wasn't there earlier, has set in the industry and it is a good development.
It's important to have that fear, says the actor
"Something good that has happened in the film industry because of these conversations (is) that people are scared while speaking to women. At least that fear has come. Respect has always been there but it's important to have that fear," said Aahana.
'When big personalities are removed, they get a huge setback'
Aahana said the #MeToo movement has been a "huge realization" for both men and women and a time of serious introspection. "When big CEOs, content writers, and casting agents are removed or get their names removed from films, which is happening, they get a huge setback. Then they also realize they have done something bad to someone," she said.
Aahana, two others, had accused Sajid of sexual misconduct
"Life is so long that you don't realize you have hurt someone because you are living your life comfortably," said Aahana. The actor had herself come out and spoken about Sajid after the filmmaker was outed for indecent behavior and sexual misconduct by two actors and a journalist. Aahana said her going public with the ordeal has given her a much-needed closure.
