Ektaa R Kapoor opens up on workplace harassment says ‘Need women to run companies’

Ektaa R Kapoor opens up on workplace harassment says
‘Need women to run companies’

With the Justice Hema Committee Report headling, Filmmaker Ektaa Kapoor of Balaji Telefilms Limited, while addressing the issue of harassment at the workplace, went on to say that placing women in powerful positions is key to creating safer work environments

Adding that Women feels safe at their workplace only provided they get equal opportunities and hold top positions in companies.

Addressing the media reporters at the trailer launch of her upcoming production, The Buckingham Murders, the producer explained that conscious efforts need to be made to ensure a safe working environment for women. “In a lot of places, we need women at the top to run companies. And for that, women also have to take an initiative. Conscious effort to keep a safe environment for women at any place at work must be taken. A big part of it will be women leading professional jobs.

At present, the Kerala film industry is embroiled in controversy following the aftermath of the disturbing findings of the Hema Committee report. Since then, many actresses have gone public with allegations of sexual harassment against some of the well-known faces of Malayalam cinema, including director Ranjith and actors Sidhique and Mukesh.

She further added that Women and their safety is not just an industry issue; it’s any woman’s workplace issue. A lot of women have to now lead so that a lot of women can join forces. Two female producers coming together and making a film that tells a crime story [solved] by a female officer, is also an example of creating a kind of power. Her film is fronted by Kareena Kapoor Khan.

News Edit KV Raman