Neha Dhupia: If you're a victim, come out and talk about it

Neha Dhupia feels MeToo the campaign to raise awareness about sexual harassment is not only valid for people associated with the entertainment industry but for everyone The actress says a victim should not hesitate to share ones ordeal and instead save innocents from facing same fate by talking about it Life is getting more and more gender neutral Neha said adding that there are still miles to goNeha DhupiaThings are changing for women They are getting a position of power and professionally they are doing exceptionally well They are getting roles with projects like Secret Superstar Tumhari Sulu or Padmavati that are made around women There are many films which I can name Life is getting more and more gender neutral Neha told IANS over phone from MumbaiIt is getting better but unfortunately there is always that question of MeToo and there is a Harvey Weinstein that comes across Neha was referring to the slew of sexual misconduct allegations levied against the Hollywood mogul Numerous leading men from Hollywood like Ben Affleck Brett Ratner Charlie Sheen Dustin Hoffman James Toback and Kevin Spacey have been accused for sexually harassing people associated with showbizThe controversy has rocked the entertainment industry the world over Like many other actors Neha too asserted that harassment is not restricted to showbiz I promise you that is not just in this business But it is about women across whatever profession they are in This is happening to them at their home Anybody could be a victim My plea is that if you are a victim come out and talk about it because you are not only just protecting yourself but you are also putting a lot of other innocent women in dangerTalking about it doesnt make you weak It makes you brave so be the braver one in this situation said the actress who has never shied away from calling a spade a spadeNeha a former Miss India who eventually turned to Bollywood said Life is getting better but there are things that are being questioned and it is a good thing that people are talking about itThe actress pointed out how people accused the House of Cards star Spacey of sexual misconduct after 31 years of the incident The fact is why stay quiet for that long You need to speak up sooner Neha started her Bollywood innings with Qayamat City Under Threat in 2003 Since then she has featured in Julie Kyaa Kool Hai Hum Chup Chup Ke Singh Is Kinng Ungli Qarib Qarib Singlle and Tumhari SuluTalking about her aspiration Neha said My biggest aspiration is to get up and go to work everyday The larger aspiration in my life is being very content and happy in the job that I am in Go to bed happy and sleep well I shouldnt lose my sleep over small things There is always a level of dissatisfaction that I wish I had done this I wish I had done that but nothing about going to work makes me unhappyThe actress who hosts TV shows and a radio show said she has immense gratitude for where she comes from and what she has achieved I am working on all mediums I am happy in the position I am in but yes there is greed to do moreCatch up on all the latest entertainment news and gossip hereDownload the new midday Android and iOS apps to get updates on all the latest and trending stories on the go