having its own #MeToo movement and the
actor Tuesday said more support and
strength should be given to the women
who are sharing their experiences of sexual
harassment.
The #MeToo movement gained momentum
in the country in the light of Tanushree
Dutta's allegations of harassment against
Nana Patekar. Many from the entertainment
industry, including Alok Nath, Rajat Kapoor,
Vikas Bahl and comedy group AIB, have
been called out for various incidents of
sexual misconduct and harassment.
"The #MeToo movement has gained
momentum in present times. The world has
got smaller with social media, one voice is
becoming larger. What is nice to see in
present time is that the members of the
media are becoming allied and propelling
voices that needs to be heard and giving
them the platform. The law of the land will
take over for justice to be served.
"It wouldn't be right to specifically comment
on individual cases as matters would be sub
judice and that would not be responsible on
our part but having said that, God bless and
strength to the voices that need that kind of
support and you all need to be there,"
Aishwarya said in an interview here.
The 44-year-old actor, who is the brand
ambassador of L'Oreal Paris, today
announced its India collaboration with
House of Sabyasachi and launched the
festive collection.
"As a team (L'Oral Paris) here, we have
always been about 'I am worth it, you are
worth it, we are worth it'. We have been
celebrating women empowerment for the
longest. Sabya very blatantly in his choices
and campaigns, he also has also. We all walk
the talk. It is not just about talking.
"We have always been about women
empowerment and we are very righteous.
We will extend our support to anyone,
appealing for support in whatever issues
that need the attention," she added.
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