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Sayani Gupta Demands Safer Streets, Homes, Workplaces for Women on IWD

Actress Sayani Gupta marked International Women's Day by highlighting the persistent issue of women's safety in society. She stated that while progress has been made, streets, homes, and workplaces must become safer, which requires raising boys correctly. Gupta emphasized that deep empathy, irrespective of gender, is crucial for an actor to nurture stories and characters. She also reflected on her recent role in the acclaimed series 'Delhi Crime'.

Key Points: Sayani Gupta on Women's Safety: "Men Must Be Raised Correctly"

  • Women's safety remains a critical issue
  • Change is happening but not enough
  • Empathy is essential for actors
  • Nurturing stories and characters is key
  • Perpetrators often act with impunity
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International Women's Day: Sayani Gupta says, streets, homes, workplaces have to be safe for women

Actress Sayani Gupta speaks on International Women's Day, stressing the need for safety in all spaces and linking it to how boys are raised.

"Our streets, homes and workplaces have to be safe. That will happen when the men are raised correctly. - Sayani Gupta"

Mumbai, March 8

Actress Sayani Gupta has demanded improvement in women safety. The actress is known for her work in 'Inside Edge', the International Emmy-nominated show 'Four More Shots Please', 'Jagga Jasoos', 'Zwigato', and 'Inside Edge'.

On the occasion of International Women's Day, the actress spoke with IANS , and said that while things have improved for women in the society, there is a lot more to be done with regards to women safety.

She told IANS, "Things are changing, yes. But not to the extent it needs to. Women's safety is a huge issue. Our streets, homes and workplaces have to be safe. That will happen when the men are raised correctly. The impunity that are given to perpetrators of violence and abuse is appalling".

Empathy and nurturing have long been considered a mark of womanhood. When asked how the nurturing side of your personality streamlines the artist in her, she said, "Irrespective of gender, you have to be deeply empathetic as an actor. And devoid of judgement. And as an artist there is a certain amount of innate empathy that one needs. You need to nurture the stories you set out to tell, the characters you are trying to portray and the set of people you are collaborating with. It all needs nurturing. Does being a woman come as an advantage? Absolutely, it does".

Sayani, who is an alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune. She made her film debut in 'Second Marriage Dot Com'. She gained wider recognition for her performance in 'Margarita with a Straw', where she played Khanum, a blind activist.

The actress was recently seen in a negative character in season 3 of the International Emmy-winning show 'Delhi Crime'.

- IANS

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Rohit P
As a father of two girls, this topic is very close to my heart. We need safer public transport, better street lighting, and most importantly, a society that doesn't blame the victim. Kudos to Sayani for speaking up.
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Aman W
True, but I feel we focus too much on metros. The situation in smaller towns and villages is far worse. Women there lack even basic support systems. The conversation needs to be more inclusive.
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Sarah B
"The impunity... is appalling" - this line hits hard. We see high-profile cases get delayed for years while the accused walk free. The judicial system needs to be faster and stricter. No more bail for repeat offenders!
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Karthik V
Respectfully, while I agree with the sentiment, I wish celebrities would also highlight the positive work being done. Many NGOs, police initiatives (like Himmat Plus in Delhi), and community groups are doing great work. Balance is important to avoid despair.
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Nisha Z
Workplace safety is a huge issue! So many of my friends face harassment but don't report because they fear losing their jobs. Companies need stronger, confidential internal committees. More power to women who speak out! 💪

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