Ektaa R Kapoor Advocates for Safe Workplaces for Women in Film Industry

Producer Ektaa R Kapoor stressed the need for women to have equal opportunities and hold top positions in companies to ensure their safety at workplaces. Reacting to the Justice Hema Committee report on sexual exploitation in the Malayalam film industry, she emphasized conscious efforts and women's leadership roles in professional jobs.

Producer Ektaa R Kapoor emphasized that women would feel safe at the workplace only if given equal opportunities and leadership roles. She was responding to the Justice Hema Committee report highlighting sexual exploitation in the Malayalam film industry.

During the trailer launch of her new production 'The Buckingham Murders,' Kapoor urged for conscious efforts to create a safe working environment for women. 'It's crucial to have women in top positions and for women to take the initiative,' she said, adding, 'creating a safe environment involves women leading professional environments.'

The Kerala film industry faces a major controversy following the report, and many actresses have come forward with harassment allegations. Kapoor highlighted the importance of female leadership and collaboration in producing films with significant female representation. Filmmaker Hansal Mehta echoed these sentiments, calling on men to take responsibility for ensuring workplace safety and equality.

(With inputs from agencies.)