Seen the video? Mumbai cops 'arrest' Bollywood with sexually-charged reel
With the recent spurt in atrocities against women across the country, the million-dollar question is should Bollywood films just provide entertainment or also serve as a medium for change by promoting social values?
Recently, leading personalities from the television and film industry brainstormed about how crime against women can be affected?
This being the first interaction of its kind, many celebrities from B town - Ajay Devgan, Akshay Kumar, Salim Khan, Javed Akhtar, Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt, Boney Kapoor, Madhur Bhandarkar, attended the meet.
Sources from the police authorities on condition of anonymity confirm, “For the past few months, rape and many other heinous crimes against women are being reported.
Especially in Mumbai, which allows free movement irrespective of sex… This has been overshadowed and women cannot move freely anymore.”
The source further revealed that a video was shot, which has been conceptualised by the police authorities and was shown before the meeting.
“We put forth our concerns and complaints along with the video. It clearly showed that ‘item’ numbers, pelvic thrusts and other sexually enticing scenes do ignite feeling of wrong doings in the minds of already-sick men.
“In order to bring an end to crime against women it was mainly discussed that filmmakers be responsible enough to not shoot such provocative scenes,” the source added.
Satyapal Singh, Mumbai Police commissioner said, “We indeed want the film and television medium to support our cause of eradicating crime against women.
“Thus making Mumbai a crime free zone especially for the crimes committed against the women folks.”
Mahesh Bhatt and Javed Akhtar, however, maintained film is a medium, which represents the facts, but by no means films can stand responsible for bringing down the ethical values in men.
Heated discussions ensued and Mahesh Bhatt walked out in anger and even refused to comment to the media.
Lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar said, “I get very nervous to pass by any police station!”
Refusing to comment on the video he smilingly added, “Since Shabana is part of the video,
I will not be able to comment anything on it.”
While Salim Khan appreciating the efforts of the Maharashtra police said, “Our Maharashtra police authorities have fulfilled their dutiful act from time to time in a pristine manner, when compared to other states.” Ajay Devgan, on a note of cooperation said, “When we face any family problems, we surely sit down together and try to solve it immediately.
“Similarly we all need to support the agenda of the Maharashtra police authorities for the betterment of the society.”
Akshay Kumar echoing Ajay’s cooperative stance said, “We all need to have a positive state of mind and need to help the police authorities in every way to reduce the crime rate on women that has increased recently.”
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