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As Tanushree Dutta’s sexual harassment allegations against Nana Patekar have sparked a debate in the Hindi entertainment industry, television actress Sayantani Ghosh has urged fraternity members not to question the victim’s intentions.
In an interview to IANS, the Naamkarann actress said: “It takes immense courage for a person to come out in public and speak of something which has been bothering him/her for so long.
“Instead of cross-questioning someone and asking that person why she/he was silent till now, one should understand the situation and support them. Counter-questioning is unfair.”
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At the same time, Sayantani feels it is important to know both sides of the story as a person may not get the whole picture of what had actually happened.
“Whatever a woman will say is not always true. A man should also get a chance to prove himself. Once facts are evaluated and the truth is out, then only one should judge someone.”
She says the television industry has a sound and safe culture.
“It has been a decade since I am a part of TV industry. I have not faced any kind of sad situation. Also, I don’t think any major issue has happened in the in TV industry, like Tanushree’s case. But if it is there, people should come out and speak about it.”