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Actor Irrfan Khan revealed that he was told to compromise during the starting phase of his career. While the Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has got exposed for sexually assaulting many actresses, the Piku actor said that things are not different in Bollywood.
As reported by a leading tabloid, during a media interaction, Irrfan said, "It has happened with me a lot of times. It won't be good to take names but a lot of times it has been hinted to me and sometimes I have been told clearly that if I compromise I'll get the job. But now it doesn't happen".
The actor, however, didn't disclose any names. He said that such incidents are tricky when they come from known people. The actor added, "It (invitation) has come from both, males and females. It becomes slightly weird because when people you know and respect a lot, give you such offers, you feel that the dynamics of the relationship will change. That's the sad part. But I have the power to accept or refuse them".
Irrfan said, "You do experience these things. A person might propose 'If you sleep with me I'll give you work', but you have the power to say no. Such indications are given to both men and women, but women face it more. Yes, if it is happening without consent or forcefully, then it's extremely saddening". The talented actor also said that any person who is repeatedly doing these things must be exposed and it is necessary to talk about such people. He stated that the way a person behaves also reflects the society.
Irrfan said that sexually exploiting someone is a disease in itself. It reflects the dynamics of our society - that it's sexually suppressed.
He further stated, "As far as sexual exploitations go, the one who has more power, will exploit the other gender. Exploitation is not the key factor, it's the suppression. People should be allowed to mingle. The government or any other body is no one to pass judgements."
Can't say I agree.
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