Why India's #MeToo Movement Needs More Voices From the Hindi Media Industry

Abhisar Sharma points towards the dark under belly of the Hindi media industry and argues why the #MeToo movement would be incomplete if it doesn't include voices of women from Hindi media, regional publications and small organisations. With #MeToo now gripping Bollywood and even the Indian media industry, questions are being raised about its impact and reach. As industry stalwarts like Amitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan make light of the issue and most others remain tight lipped at the Tanushree Dutta's allegations, there is a call to name and shame the stars who are shying away and waiting for the movement to die down. As Amazon calls off its contract with film Director Vikas Bahl, questions are being raised on why stalwarts like Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane kept quiet when allegations of sexual assault against Bahl came to their attention. Click here to support The Wire: https://thewire.in/support