Emraan Hashmi to include anti-sexual harassment clause in his company

Emraan Hashmi to include anti-sexual harassment clauses in employment contracts of his company

In order to safeguard women and forewarn men to not cross the line, Emraan Hashmi has decided to included a clause incorporating the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redresal) Act, 2013 in his employment contracts, the actor told Mumbai Mirror. Several prominent men from the entertainment industry have been named as alleged sexual offenders.

Emraan Hashmi. Image from Twitter

"Such clauses are already in contracts in several industries, including MNCs. No film production company has enforced it so far, but with the #MeToo movement that started a decade ago, picking up steam in the West last year and inching towards India, with someone being outed almost every hour on the social media, such clauses have become imperative. In my company at least, it will include both male and female cast and crew members," the actor told the publication.

Hashmi said that there needs to be a universal moral code on film sets in accordance with government's guidelines as there is still some confusion about what amounts to sexual harassment, with reactions being subjective. He also pointed out that while it is right if the law looks out for women, there needs to be revisions made to include men as well.

He also spoke about having an open dialogue with his female co-stars, writer and director before enacting an intimate scene.

Originally posted by: QueenBolly

Emraan Hashmi is spreading awareness about
sexual harassment while Alok Nath is a rapist. Talk about on-screen images.

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Emraan has recently floated his production company with Cheat India. He co-produced the film with Bhushan Kumar, Atul Kasbekar and Tanuj Garg

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"No, I don't expect any surprises because I have only ever done what the script demanded and what the director wanted. There was always a clear and open dialogue with the writer, director and my co-star before an intimate scene during which the duration and aesthetics would be discussed. If the lady had a problem, we would try to resolve it. If she was still uncomfortable, I would suggest we remove it. Even if it was okay with her, we would first agree on what was required before the shot was taken so there was no way I would do something out of line and not on the page, he informs, pointing out that on a film set, the woman is always a minority, surrounded by a 100 men behind the camera, all physically stronger than her. "It's tough on her and plays on her psyche which is why it's important that we are sensitive and empathetic to her. A woman knows when a man is out of line.

RESPECT.

A very sensible and true remark. I have never liked his films or acting but Wish him best in life, he truly is decent.

Originally posted by: c85rie

RESPECT.

A very sensible and true remark. I have never liked his films or acting but Wish him best in life, he truly is decent.