HYDERABAD: Tollywood does now not admire actresses, they are handiest showpieces in movies, stated Sri Reddy, in an event performed at Lamakaan on Sunday about sexual harassment at administrative center.
The panel was once discussing a number of forms of sexual harassment that girls face within the administrative center, focusing on Telugu movie trade. Apart from Sri Reddy, actress Apoorva and academic-activist Sujatha Surepally were also a part of the dialogue.
“Almost all Tollywood directors have asked for sexual favours. Most actresses aren't coming out and saying this aloud fearing for their reputation and profession. There is sexism even in pay. If an actor is paid Rs 10 crore, actresses gets rarely a crore," Sri Reddy stated speaking to TOI. During the dialogue, panelists specified that sexual harassment at administrative center is in response to power equation between the victim and the culprit.
“People say that sexual harassment happens far and wide. Actors are appeared upon as icons, but they remain silent all through any untoward incident, which needs to be changed,” stated Sujatha Surepally.
Panelists stated that when sexual harassment in Telugu trade is termed as ‘casting sofa’, it ‘normalises’ harassment.
“Whenever a lady speaks up about being sexually stressed via robust and top profile folks, it's termed as a publicity stunt. The question then arises, why is the blame put back on the victim. It isn't easy to fight back. It impacts the reputation of the actress and the phrase spreads that a particular actress is conceited and a troublemaker,” stated actress Aproova.
The panel was once discussing a number of forms of sexual harassment that girls face within the administrative center, focusing on Telugu movie trade. Apart from Sri Reddy, actress Apoorva and academic-activist Sujatha Surepally were also a part of the dialogue.
“Almost all Tollywood directors have asked for sexual favours. Most actresses aren't coming out and saying this aloud fearing for their reputation and profession. There is sexism even in pay. If an actor is paid Rs 10 crore, actresses gets rarely a crore," Sri Reddy stated speaking to TOI. During the dialogue, panelists specified that sexual harassment at administrative center is in response to power equation between the victim and the culprit.
“People say that sexual harassment happens far and wide. Actors are appeared upon as icons, but they remain silent all through any untoward incident, which needs to be changed,” stated Sujatha Surepally.
Panelists stated that when sexual harassment in Telugu trade is termed as ‘casting sofa’, it ‘normalises’ harassment.
“Whenever a lady speaks up about being sexually stressed via robust and top profile folks, it's termed as a publicity stunt. The question then arises, why is the blame put back on the victim. It isn't easy to fight back. It impacts the reputation of the actress and the phrase spreads that a particular actress is conceited and a troublemaker,” stated actress Aproova.
'Most Tollywood directors ask for sexual favours'
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