Paoli Dam Instagram – Over 100 female artists from the Bengali film industry, including renowned figures such as Aparna Sen, Swastika Mukherjee, and Paoli Dam, have jointly penned a letter to the West Bengal State-run Tele Academy, demanding a safer work environment in the wake of the recent rape-murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata.
The letter, which was also addressed to the Eastern India Motion Picture Association and the West Bengal Motion Picture Artists Forum and issued by the Women’s Forum for Screen Workers, reflects the deep concern over the lack of safety and the ongoing issue of sexual harassment within the industry. It also highlights the absence of functional support systems to prevent and address sexual harassment, as well as a notable silence on the recurring incidents of abuse within their workplaces.
Actor Paoli Dam, one of the signatories of the letter from over 100 female artists in the Bengali film industry, spoke to SheThePeople about the importance of collective action against harassment and violence. @paoli_dam emphasised the need for solidarity, stating, “It’s crucial for everyone to unite against harassment and violence, not just those directly affected. Even if one hasn’t personally experienced these issues, standing in solidarity can drive significant societal change.”
Read full interview by @_.priyaprakash._ at www.shethepeople.tv
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