Stree 2 actor Abhishek Banerjee on Hema Committee: Casting couch has always existed
Actor Abhishek Banerjee, who was recently seen in Stree 2, spoke on the Hema committee report in the Malayalam film industry and sexual harassment cases in Bollywood.
Actor Abhishek Banerjee commented on the Hema Committee report which has highlighted several cases of discrimination and sexual abuse against women in the Malayalam film industry. In a recent interview, the actor said that the Hema Committee report has highlighted several cases of discrimination and sexual abuse against women in the Malayalam film industry. Woman 2 The actor was asked if evil practices like casting couch and systematic harassment of women still exist in Bollywood.
while talking FirstpostAbhishek admitted that there is “darkness” in the Hindi film industry as well. He said he is aware of the Hema Committee report and the uproar it caused in the Malayalam film industry and that it always takes time to digest such news. The actor said, “what to say to whom (What to say)! We all know what is happening. But, whatever I have read in the Hema Committee report, it is a bit dark. You need time to understand such information. It is turning out to be a complete crime drama rather than a tabloid news story.”
Abhishek, who also runs his own casting agency in the industry, highlighted that it is very important for everyone to respect their professional boundaries, especially during initial meetings with actors for a project. He said that the casting couch practice has been prevalent in the industry for a long time.
“Meetings shouldn’t be held in coffee shops”
The actor said, “Honestly, the casting couch and the whole hypocrisy associated with it has always been there. But, in my years of experience as a casting director, I have only tried to make it a professional place for everyone. So that you don’t have meetings in coffee shops. My advice is to not be too desperate and agree to meet directors wherever and whenever.”
Abhishek further added, “I am trying to tell all actors that you don’t need to meet anyone outside the workplace. You should meet in offices and not in coffee shops. And in Bombay, it is very common that new directors go to coffee shops and meet actors. If we stop doing that, half the problems will be solved. The culture of meeting has to change to become a better place for everyone.”
The actor played the role of Janardhan in this film. Woman And wolf His performance in the series has been appreciated by both audiences and critics. During an exclusive conversation with IndiaToday.in, Abhishek opened up about working with Akshay Kumar. Woman 2 And it was a dream come true moment for him.
“A dream of a middle class Delhi boy”
He said, “I am so glad that I got the opportunity to do a scene with Akshay Kumar. It will be a very special memory indeed. When I see the audience going crazy in the theatres… I am getting videos from across the country where people are clapping and whistling at that particular scene. It really gives me a sense of achievement. It gives a great sense of achievement to a young, middle-class boy who dreamt of getting into films.”
Meanwhile, several big names in the Malayalam film industry are under the scanner after women accused them of sexual harassment. The Kerala government has decided to form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the cases reported to the committee and all other allegations that have surfaced after the release of the report.
