Actor-turned-politician Dev Adhikari spoke to India Today Digital on the alleged threat culture in the Bengali film industry. This follows the Calcutta High Court’s order for the state to submit an affidavit In response to a public interest litigation (PIL) Accused medical colleges and hospitals in the state of promoting a ‘culture of danger’.

Allegations of threats have come not just from the medical community but also from a section of the Bengali film industry. It was alleged that a ‘bully culture’ of intimidating actors and technicians to get their work done was prevalent.

The Trinamool Congress MP said there was no point in denying it, but there was no point in reprimanding those involved in such acts.

“Yes, it is happening, people are saying it, how can I deny?” Dev told India Today Digital.

The actor said that no one should succumb to these threats, no matter who they are. “I have not faced the threat culture in the Bengali film industry. But you don’t bow down. I would say that people who bow down are also wrong. It is important to have a good and healthy environment where anyone can do something about their jobs, ”he said.

So, how can one deal with this situation? Dev replied, “You have to speak up and call out the threateners. Others will come to know. These people will be marked and the threateners will never be able to blackmail others. I don’t know if there is any legal Find a way out but yes, to deal with the culture of threat in the film industry, you have to call them out.”

On the work front, Dev Adhikari will next be seen in Mines.