Jackie Shroff on #MeToo: No one should tolerate indecent behaviour, it’s an absolute no

It’s really overwhelming that finally, #MeToo movement has started India and all thanks to Tanushree Dutta who can be termed as the flagbearer of this movement. Following the footsteps of Tanushree, women from different sectors have mustered the courage to open up on their #MeToo stories and outing some of the big names of the industry.

From Alok Nath, Vikas Bahl, Subhash Ghai, Vipul Shah, to Sajid Khan, names of many bigwigs have been included in the sexual harassment row. These names have really shocked us. Other celebs have supported this movement and also backed the victims who have been through these horrendous experiences.

Actor Jackie Shroff has also spoken on the ongoing #MeToo movement. Sharing his view on the movement, Jackie told PTI, “It’s so unfortunate that all my colleagues are fighting. They are my co-actors… Washing their dirty linen in public and people are watching and enjoying it, trying to be (holy). Look into your own eyes. Look what you have been through. Why are people having this immense interest in watching what others are doing? It’s an unfortunate thing happening at the moment.”

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Further talking about the harassment cases, the actor said, “If they (perpetrators) are given a tight slap, a good beating right there and then. No one should tolerate the indecent behaviour, it’s an absolute no. Women shouldn’t go through this. Maybe there are girls who are shy, who wouldn’t be comfortable taking this step. I know because I have a daughter and a wife but it’s time one has to be a little strong.”

When asked about Nana Patekar and Sajid Khan, Shroff said that he doesn’t want to fan the topic. “If they take (these men) in their films or don’t, it’s their call. If they don’t remove them, there might be an agitation. People will say ‘why not remove them’. So let it rest.” added the actor.

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