Metoo

The #MeToo movement, which started off in Hollywood, had its share of impact on Bollywood too. Many prominent names came into the forefront for their alleged sexual misconduct in the past. In the wake of the movement, producer Kumar Mangat has come up with a ‘no-harassment form’ for the aspiring actors post their auditions. According to reports in Mid-Day, Producer Kumar Mangat Pathak of Panorama Studios has come up with a new system wherein aspiring actors have to fill up a no-harassment form post their audition. In the form, they will have to state their experience of giving the audition and also any sexual harassment happened during that if at it happens. It’s a positive change and a step to curb the whole concept of asking sexual favours from the aspiring actors. An actor, who reportedly auditioned for a film at the producer’s office recently, said that after the audition was over, the associate handed him a form, where he was required to write his name and … [Read more...] about #MeToo movement: Producer Kumar Mangat introduces ‘no-harassment’ form for aspiring actors

The #Metoo Movement encouraged a lot of victims to raise their voice against the sexual predators. In the wake of same, screenwriter and producer Vinta Nanda pressed sexual harassment and rape charges on Alok Nath. In order to avoid the arrest, Alok Nath applied for anticipatory bail recently at the Dindoshi Sessions Court, but according to latest reports the plea has been rejected by the Mumbai’s Sessions Court. Reportedly, now the judiciary and the police can arrest Alok Nath as per the law when required. When the actor was served with the legal notice, he reportedly went out of reach. He didn’t even appear in front of CINTAA irrespective of numerous warnings. He was being called to present his side of the story in front of the board, but since he failed to do so, he has been ousted. This all started when Vinta Nanda took it to her social media handle penning the horrific account of sexual harassment. She didn’t directly name Alok Nath but used the term … [Read more...] about The #MeToo Movement: Mumbai session court rejects Alok Nath’s anticipatory bail plea