Malayalam actress Bhavana was molested and kidnapped from her way to Thrissur to Kochi. Though the actress is back to her family finally. In her support, the female actors of film industry stand by her.
Read out what they said:
Taapsee Pannu: "The thought of being unsafe hasn’t even remotely crossed my mind when I am with my driver. And this incident jolted me a bit. Usually, while travelling, I’m pretty careful. I make sure I have my Google Maps on all the time to check which route I am being taken through. But this kind of horrific incident could’ve happened to anyone."
Patralekha: "I live in Mumbai and I have a trusted driver who takes me around. There are times that I travel by train or take the rickshaw. Never has it happened that I felt unsafe, but again this is Mumbai, the safest city in India!"
Vishakha Singh: "Frankly speaking, Indian women are lways in a proactive mode to be safe. We are taught from day one to safeguard ourselves. We are taught to distrust. No place is safe anymore. My heart goes out to the victim. If our own car isn’t safe for us, I don’t know what is. However, this incident is not going to scare me from travelling on my own."
Kalki Koechlin: "I feel sad and angry when I find out about any woman being abducted or attacked. It happens a lot and it is not always reported. I have felt safe when I travel; not because I have an entourage, but because regular people recognise me and look out for me if I’m getting disturbed."
Richa Chadha: "Just goes to show that the safety of women is an issue that transcends class. Statistics reveal the disturbing truth — that more often than not, perpetrators are known to the victim. The accused should be given the harshest punishment to set an example for a deterrent to these crimes in the future."
Divya Dutta: "We are fortunate we get to travel in guarded surroundings either with the team or security. But I wonder how I’d feel if I were travelling alone. There are hazards for working women in terms of unwanted male attention, eve-teasing, harassment. But it is best to take care of your own security. Don’t travel alone and if you do, please carry things like pepper spray to defend yourself."
Shruti Seth: " I am wary when travelling up North. I have been fortunate to not have encountered any danger so far, but it definitely is a matter of concern."
Dia Mirza: "I think this compels one to ensure at all times that a police verification and background check is done with people we hire. Women, especially, must take the highest precautions to ensure their safety before hiring people to work for them."
Divyanka Tripathi: "I was shocked to read it in the papers. We trust our domestic and professional help a lot and this breach of trust has shaken us all. So, even though it looks rude, while appointing the staff their details should be given to the local police for verification. Also, employers should not reveal every detail of their life in front of the employees. At times, we get so comfortable with our staff that we forget that tomorrow they might leave the job and share one’s personal details with others. Mishaps occur without a prior notification. We can only learn and be more careful."