Deepika Padukone: Why are cricketers not asked about #MeToo movement?

It has often happened that celebrities are put on a pedestal and are questioned about social issues whether they are part of it or not. Some celebrities choose to avoid such questions while some share their thoughts uninhibitedly. Similarly, at a recent interview actress Deepika Padukone was put on the spot when she was questioned about the #MeToo movement.

As per a DNA report, Deepika Padukone was recently at an event, The Print’s Off The Cuff by Shekhar Gupta, where she was asked about her thoughts on the #MeToo movement.  Deepika had something different to share, she said, “I am someone who likes to work and express my perspectives where I can see change. Actors are brought on platforms and are expected to give our opinions on everything. Why are businessmen not asked these questions, why does someone not ask Ratan Tata what he thinks about Aarey, why are cricketers not asked about MeToo?”

The actress asked why such questions are only subjected to movie stars and not people from other fields. “You can ask me whatever question you want, but why subject it only to a film star?” she asked.

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Deepika further emphasised that sexual harassment is prevalent in every industry and needs to be taken care of.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Deepika has quite the line up of films, as she will be seen in ‘Chhapaak’. In this Meghna Gulzar directorial she will be playing the role of an acid attack survivor. Next, she will be seen playing Ranveer Singh’s wife in ’83’, which is directed by Kabir Khan and is based on the 1983 World Cup victory.

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