After Aamir Khan and Ranveer Singh, Bollywood actor Ashutosh Rana has fallen victim to deepfake videos. An AI-generated clip of the Indian actor is currently doing rounds on social media which shows him&nbsp;reciting a poem and urging citizens to vote in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.&nbsp;

Ashutosh recently gave an interview and raised concerns about deepfake videos. He said, "Today, your face can be added to any video, and that could even lead to your character assassination. And even if that happens someday, I would only be answerable to my wife (Renuka Shahane), my two kids, my parents, who are no longer alive, and my guru. Otherwise, I really don't care. However, I will say it again, that one has to be cautious. It takes years to build an image and just a day to destroy it."

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The actor also clarified that he has no intention of running in elections and become a member of parliament. "When asked if he would join politics, Ashutosh shared, “Usually, it happens that way, but it has been the other way for me. Before I became abhineta (actor), I was a neta (politician). This is why people feel that I would soon join the sansad (Parliament). But not everyone can be in the Parliament, some people are on the road, part of the crowd. And I am one of them. I really feel if the public is awakened, that's when the Parliament also shines," said Ashutosh, according to HT.

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On the movie front,&nbsp;Ashutosh Rana is currently captivating audiences with his portrayal of a journalist in the web series Murder in Mahim, directed by Raj Acharya.&nbsp;Based on the acclaimed book by author Jerry Pinto, Murder in Mahim&nbsp;is a creation of Tipping Point Films.

Alongside Ashutosh,&nbsp;the series features Shivani Raghuvanshi and Shivaji Satam in pivotal roles.&nbsp;

In addition to his role in Murder in Mahim, Ashutosh Rana is set to appear in War 2. The&nbsp;action-thriller film is being directed by Ayan Mukerji and written by Aditya Chopra, Shridhar Raghavan. Produced by Yash Raj Films, the film is the sixth instalment in the YRF Spy Universe and a sequel to War and Tiger 3. It stars Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR, and Kiara Advani.

After Aamir Khan and Ranveer Singh, Bollywood actor Ashutosh Rana has fallen victim to deepfake videos. An AI-generated clip of the Indian actor is currently doing rounds on social media which shows him reciting a poem and urging citizens to vote in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.

After Aamir Khan and Ranveer Singh, Bollywood actor Ashutosh Rana has fallen victim to deepfake videos. An AI-generated clip of the Indian actor is currently doing rounds on social media which shows him reciting a poem and urging citizens to vote in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Ashutosh recently gave an interview and raised concerns about deepfake videos. He said, "Today, your face can be added to any video, and that could even lead to your character assassination. And even if that happens someday, I would only be answerable to my wife (Renuka Shahane), my two kids, my parents, who are no longer alive, and my guru. Otherwise, I really don't care. However, I will say it again, that one has to be cautious. It takes years to build an image and just a day to destroy it." Even Ashutosh Rana is appealing to people to vote for BJP 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/w6jXVFHbG9 — Ordinary Indian (@my_musings_ind) April 19, 2024 The actor also clarified that he has no intention of running in elections and become a member of parliament. "When asked if he would join politics, Ashutosh shared, “Usually, it happens that way, but it has been the other way for me. Before I became abhineta (actor), I was a neta (politician). This is why people feel that I would soon join the sansad (Parliament). But not everyone can be in the Parliament, some people are on the road, part of the crowd. And I am one of them. I really feel if the public is awakened, that's when the Parliament also shines," said Ashutosh, according to HT. Also read: Kris Jenner buys toy Tesla Cybertruck for Kim Kardashian's son Psalm on his 5th birthday On the movie front, Ashutosh Rana is currently captivating audiences with his portrayal of a journalist in the web series Murder in Mahim, directed by Raj Acharya. Based on the acclaimed book by author Jerry Pinto, Murder in Mahim is a creation of Tipping Point Films. Alongside Ashutosh, the series features Shivani Raghuvanshi and Shivaji Satam in pivotal roles. In addition to his role in Murder in Mahim, Ashutosh Rana is set to appear in War 2. The action-thriller film is being directed by Ayan Mukerji and written by Aditya Chopra, Shridhar Raghavan. Produced by Yash Raj Films, the film is the sixth instalment in the YRF Spy Universe and a sequel to War and Tiger 3. It stars Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR, and Kiara Advani.

Viral: Ashutosh Rana's deepfake video showing him supporting a political party amid elections raises concerns

Shah Rukh Khan's latest release 'Pathaan' is still dominating the box office nearly 10 days after its release. Not just fans but his peers too have been lauding the film's success which marks Khan's return to the big screen after 4 long years. Recently the actor's 'first heroine' went to watch the film and tweeted about it. Actress Renuka Shahane caught the film in theatres recently with 'Col Luthra ji', her husband, actor Ashutosh Rana who plays an important role in the film.&nbsp; 
 
"Finally going to watch #Pathaan Mausam bilkul sahi hai kursi ki peti baandh li hai with Col Luthra ji(The weather is fine and I have put on my seat belt along with Col Luthra Ji)," Renuka captioned the post. 
 
Soon after she shared the post, SRK took notice of it and reacted to it with a special tweet. While replying to Renuka, the superstar went down memory lane. "Col Luthraji ko bataya aapne ki aap meri pehli heroine hain!! (Have you told Col Luthra that you are my first heroine?) Or should we keep it a Top Secret otherwise he may fire me from the agency," SRK quipped.&nbsp;

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For those coming in late, Shah Rukh Khan started his acting career on Television and featured in a TV show called 'Circus' which aired on India's national channel Doordarshan in 1989. Khan was paired with Renuka Shahane in the show.&nbsp; 
 
Responding to SRK, Renuka wrote, "Hahaha unsey koi baat chhupti kahaan hai? Aaphi ne unhe antaryaami kahaa hai aur chaahey jo ho jaaye, woh aapko fire nahi kar saktey kyunki jo kaam aap kartey hain woah koi aur nahi kar saktaa.(Can one hide anything from him? Be assured he won't fire you as you have done something that no one else can do)."

In 'Pathaan,' Shah Rukh essays the role of a RAW agent while Ashutosh is seen as RAW joint secretary, Colonel Luthra.&nbsp; 
 
Last month, SRK conducted an #AskSRK session where he praised Ashutosh Rana. When a netizen asked SRK to say something about Ashutosh, he replied, "He is a Gyaani (intellectual) and Antaryaami (one who knows from within) apart from being a very very fine actor." 
 
To that, Renuka responded, "You are unfailingly kind and generous and truthful," along with smileys and hands joined together emoji. 
Meanwhile,' Pathaan' has become the first Hindi film to breach Rs 400 crore net in India. The film has grossed over Rs 700 crore worldwide.&nbsp; 
 
Helmed by Siddharth Anand, 'Pathaan' also stars John Abraham and Deepika Padukone in the lead roles.&nbsp; 
Apart from "seeti maar" dialogues and high-octane action scenes, it's Salman Khan`s extended cameo as Tiger that has made the film more special.It is the fourth instalment in the YRF Spy Universe.&nbsp; 
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Shah Rukh Khan's latest release 'Pathaan' is still dominating the box office nearly 10 days after its release. Not just fans but his peers too have been lauding the film's success which marks Khan's return to the big screen after 4 long years.

Shah Rukh Khan's latest release 'Pathaan' is still dominating the box office nearly 10 days after its release. Not just fans but his peers too have been lauding the film's success which marks Khan's return to the big screen after 4 long years. Recently the actor's 'first heroine' went to watch the film and tweeted about it. Actress Renuka Shahane caught the film in theatres recently with 'Col Luthra ji', her husband, actor Ashutosh Rana who plays an important role in the film. "Finally going to watch #Pathaan Mausam bilkul sahi hai kursi ki peti baandh li hai with Col Luthra ji(The weather is fine and I have put on my seat belt along with Col Luthra Ji)," Renuka captioned the post. Soon after she shared the post, SRK took notice of it and reacted to it with a special tweet. While replying to Renuka, the superstar went down memory lane. "Col Luthraji ko bataya aapne ki aap meri pehli heroine hain!! (Have you told Col Luthra that you are my first heroine?) Or should we keep it a Top Secret otherwise he may fire me from the agency," SRK quipped. Col Luthraji ko bataya aapne ki aap meri pehli heroine hain!! Or should we keep it a Top Secret otherwise he may fire me from the agency!!! https://t.co/GsCj5h0vC2 — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) February 5, 2023 × For those coming in late, Shah Rukh Khan started his acting career on Television and featured in a TV show called 'Circus' which aired on India's national channel Doordarshan in 1989. Khan was paired with Renuka Shahane in the show. Responding to SRK, Renuka wrote, "Hahaha unsey koi baat chhupti kahaan hai? Aaphi ne unhe antaryaami kahaa hai aur chaahey jo ho jaaye, woh aapko fire nahi kar saktey kyunki jo kaam aap kartey hain woah koi aur nahi kar saktaa.(Can one hide anything from him? Be assured he won't fire you as you have done something that no one else can do)." In 'Pathaan,' Shah Rukh essays the role of a RAW agent while Ashutosh is seen as RAW joint secretary, Colonel Luthra. Last month, SRK conducted an #AskSRK session where he praised Ashutosh Rana. When a netizen asked SRK to say something about Ashutosh, he replied, "He is a Gyaani (intellectual) and Antaryaami (one who knows from within) apart from being a very very fine actor." To that, Renuka responded, "You are unfailingly kind and generous and truthful," along with smileys and hands joined together emoji. Meanwhile,' Pathaan' has become the first Hindi film to breach Rs 400 crore net in India. The film has grossed over Rs 700 crore worldwide. Helmed by Siddharth Anand, 'Pathaan' also stars John Abraham and Deepika Padukone in the lead roles. Apart from "seeti maar" dialogues and high-octane action scenes, it's Salman Khan`s extended cameo as Tiger that has made the film more special.It is the fourth instalment in the YRF Spy Universe.

Shah Rukh Khan's 'first heroine' finally watches 'Pathaan' in theatres

Abhishek Chaubey's new film 'Sonchiriya' looks like a gritty drama with a stellar star cast. The film's lead actors Sushant Singh Rajput, Bhumi Pednekar, Ranvir Shorey and Manoj Bajpayee shared the film's highly anticipated trailer on Twitter on Monday.&nbsp; 
 
A drama set in Chambal, the film has Rajput, Bajpayee and Shorey playing dacoits. Ashutosh Rana plays a cop in the film who is out to get the dreaded dacoits.&nbsp;

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The film's first poster was released a few months back, which left fans surprised at the way the actors had changed their physical appearance for the film. The film is set in the&nbsp;hinterland, where bullets are fired at the blink of an eye and where lines between right and wrong are blurred.&nbsp;

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The film will be releasing in theatres on 8th February.&nbsp;

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Abhishek Chaubey's new film 'Sonchiriya' looks like a gritty drama with a stellar star cast. The film's lead actors Sushant Singh Rajput, Bhumi Pednekar, Ranvir Shorey and Manoj Bajpayee shared the film's highly anticipated trailer on Twitter on Monday.

Abhishek Chaubey's new film 'Sonchiriya' looks like a gritty drama with a stellar star cast. The film's lead actors Sushant Singh Rajput, Bhumi Pednekar, Ranvir Shorey and Manoj Bajpayee shared the film's highly anticipated trailer on Twitter on Monday. A drama set in Chambal, the film has Rajput, Bajpayee and Shorey playing dacoits. Ashutosh Rana plays a cop in the film who is out to get the dreaded dacoits. हराम की नौकरी, जी का जंजाल | #SonchiriyaTrailer out now: https://t.co/hgiR9NkbRA @bhumipednekar @BajpayeeManoj @RanvirShorey @ranaashutosh10 #AbhishekChaubey @RonnieScrewvala @ZeeMusicCompany @RSVPMovies #Sonchiriya pic.twitter.com/Q9n57eOI3J — Sushant Singh Rajput (@itsSSR) January 7, 2019 × The film's first poster was released a few months back, which left fans surprised at the way the actors had changed their physical appearance for the film. The film is set in the hinterland, where bullets are fired at the blink of an eye and where lines between right and wrong are blurred. The film will be releasing in theatres on 8th February.

'Sonchiriya' trailer: Sushant Singh Rajput, Manoj Bajpayee transform themselves for this dacoit drama

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US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was replacing Defence Secretary Jim Mattis two months earlier than had been expected, a move officials said was driven by Trump's anger at Mattis' resignation letter and its rebuke of his foreign policy.&nbsp;

 
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Australia skipper Tim Paine said Monday he is relishing his sometimes heated battle with animated Indian counterpart Virat Kohli, and promised "intense, hard" cricket in the crunch Boxing Day Test at Melbourne.

The pair had some testy exchanges in the second Test at Perth, which at one point needed the umpire to intervene.

And Kohli offered only a frosty handshake at the end of the game, which Australia won to level the four-Test series 1-1, refusing to meet Paine's eye in a move blasted by some as disrespectful.

 
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Another tsunami could strike Indonesia, experts warned on Sunday, a day after more than 200 people were killed by a wave triggered by a volcanic eruption.

 
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A UP doctor and owner of a hospital killed his ex-wife and kept her "alive" on social media for seven months to hoodwink the authorities.&nbsp;

Dr Dharmendra Pratap Singh, with the help of two employees, killed his wife in Pokhara, Nepal in June 2018 by throwing her off a cliff.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ashutosh-rana-madhur-bhandarkar-back-naseeruddin-shahs-comment-on-bulandshahr-violence-186062">Ashutosh Rana, Madhur Bhandarkar come out in support of Naseeruddin Shah</a>

Bollywood actor Ashutosh Rana and film director Madhur Bhandarkar have come out in support of Naseeruddin Shah over the veteran actor`s recent comment on Bulandshahr violence.

Speaking on the ongoing controversy surrounding Shah`s comment, Rana stated that everyone has a right to share their thoughts. 
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Trump, irritated by resignation letter, tells Mattis to go 2 months early US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was replacing Defence Secretary Jim Mattis two months earlier than had been expected, a move officials said was driven by Trump's anger at Mattis' resignation letter and its rebuke of his foreign policy.

Trump, irritated by resignation letter, tells Mattis to go 2 months early US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was replacing Defence Secretary Jim Mattis two months earlier than had been expected, a move officials said was driven by Trump's anger at Mattis' resignation letter and its rebuke of his foreign policy. 'Relishing' battle with Virat Kohli, says Australia captain Tim Paine Australia skipper Tim Paine said Monday he is relishing his sometimes heated battle with animated Indian counterpart Virat Kohli, and promised "intense, hard" cricket in the crunch Boxing Day Test at Melbourne. The pair had some testy exchanges in the second Test at Perth, which at one point needed the umpire to intervene. And Kohli offered only a frosty handshake at the end of the game, which Australia won to level the four-Test series 1-1, refusing to meet Paine's eye in a move blasted by some as disrespectful. Another tsunami could hit Indonesia, warn experts Another tsunami could strike Indonesia, experts warned on Sunday, a day after more than 200 people were killed by a wave triggered by a volcanic eruption. UP doctor kills ex-wife, keeps her 'alive' on social media for 7 months A UP doctor and owner of a hospital killed his ex-wife and kept her "alive" on social media for seven months to hoodwink the authorities. Dr Dharmendra Pratap Singh, with the help of two employees, killed his wife in Pokhara, Nepal in June 2018 by throwing her off a cliff. Ashutosh Rana, Madhur Bhandarkar come out in support of Naseeruddin Shah Bollywood actor Ashutosh Rana and film director Madhur Bhandarkar have come out in support of Naseeruddin Shah over the veteran actor`s recent comment on Bulandshahr violence. Speaking on the ongoing controversy surrounding Shah`s comment, Rana stated that everyone has a right to share their thoughts.

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Bollywood actor Ashutosh Rana and film director Madhur Bhandarkar have come out in support of Naseeruddin Shah over the veteran actor`s recent comment on Bulandshahr violence.

Speaking on the ongoing controversy surrounding Shah`s comment, Rana stated that everyone has a right to share their thoughts.

"Everyone should have a right to share their thoughts with their friends or other people without any fear. We should be wary of reacting, acting or doing a trial on any such comment. If any of our brother or friend is saying something, we should not only listen to them but must also ponder over it," Rana said while interacting with media.

"Independence stands for simplicity and gentleness and that is what our culture is," the actor further added.

Director Madhur Bhandarkar also expressed his support for Shah saying that everyone has their own point of view. "Everyone has the right to speak. We live in a democratic country. I don`t think there is any fear. Everyone is equal in India and this is his point of view, this is the special thing about our country that everyone can express their opinions. I don` think there is any problem or intolerance," he added.

Naseeruddin Shah<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/cows-death-is-given-more-importance-than-a-policemans-naseeruddin-shah-185510"> has been facing criticism for his recent comment over the Bulandshahr violence</a>&nbsp;in which two people including a police official were killed over rumours of cow slaughter.

"At many places, the death of a cow is being given more importance than the killing of a policeman. I feel anxious for my children because tomorrow if a mob surrounds them and asks, `Are you a Hindu or a Muslim?` they will have no answer. It worries me that I don`t see the situation improving anytime soon," Shah said in a video interview to Karwan-e-Mohabbat India (Caravan of Love), an activist collective that is focussed on highlight and combating instances of hate crimes.&nbsp;

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Bollywood actor Ashutosh Rana and film director Madhur Bhandarkar have come out in support of Naseeruddin Shah over the veteran actor`s recent comment on Bulandshahr violence.

Bollywood actor Ashutosh Rana and film director Madhur Bhandarkar have come out in support of Naseeruddin Shah over the veteran actor`s recent comment on Bulandshahr violence. Speaking on the ongoing controversy surrounding Shah`s comment, Rana stated that everyone has a right to share their thoughts. "Everyone should have a right to share their thoughts with their friends or other people without any fear. We should be wary of reacting, acting or doing a trial on any such comment. If any of our brother or friend is saying something, we should not only listen to them but must also ponder over it," Rana said while interacting with media. "Independence stands for simplicity and gentleness and that is what our culture is," the actor further added. Director Madhur Bhandarkar also expressed his support for Shah saying that everyone has their own point of view. "Everyone has the right to speak. We live in a democratic country. I don`t think there is any fear. Everyone is equal in India and this is his point of view, this is the special thing about our country that everyone can express their opinions. I don` think there is any problem or intolerance," he added. Naseeruddin Shah has been facing criticism for his recent comment over the Bulandshahr violence in which two people including a police official were killed over rumours of cow slaughter. "At many places, the death of a cow is being given more importance than the killing of a policeman. I feel anxious for my children because tomorrow if a mob surrounds them and asks, `Are you a Hindu or a Muslim?` they will have no answer. It worries me that I don`t see the situation improving anytime soon," Shah said in a video interview to Karwan-e-Mohabbat India (Caravan of Love), an activist collective that is focussed on highlight and combating instances of hate crimes. (With agency inputs)

Ashutosh Rana, Madhur Bhandarkar come out in support of Naseeruddin Shah

Lauding several women for having the courage to share their sexual harassment stories, filmmaker Shonali Bose says the #MeToo movement should not be reduced to male bashing.&nbsp; 
 
"This movement should at no point become male bashing. It is not about men and women, it is about the patriarchy embedded in our society. I was in a prominent college in Delhi, I was sexually harassed in auditorium and went up to the stage and said we were shutting down the festival as many faced it,'' Shonali said. 
 
"The principal said I was going to be expelled from the college. It is about the ideology, like women being shamed as to how you project yourself, what you wear... It is not coming from men alone but women as well," Shonali said on Friday at #MeToo panel discussion at the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film festival here.&nbsp; 
 
Shonali said the incident only made her realise, how women are judged for what they wear and how they appear.&nbsp; 
 
The 53-year-old director believes cinema is the best way where one can break boundaries and smash stereotypes. 
 
Actor Renuka Shahane, who was also a part of the session, said she has worked with people whom she had admired.&nbsp; 
 
"Most people can't separate art from the person. When I was a newbie I had to be alert always or build walls. I feel anybody who goes to a work situation there has to be mutual respect. When you are not shooting, you can't be judged and pounced on, '' said Renuka. 
 
&nbsp;She further said,''I have experienced all of that in the film industry. We just try to sweep that under the carpet. This whole 'adjust' thing is like big conspiracy of silence." 
 
For Renuka, the whole movement is about creating a safe environment for women and be respected in the workplace. 
 
"It is unfortunate that these things happen. I have seen both the sides. Like there are women who are entering the industry with the thought that they are willing to do anything to get in here,'' said the actress. 
 
"The fact that there are women who don't want to do anything, they should be allowed to work in an environment that satisfies them as an actor," said the actor. 
 
She gave the example of 'intimacy coordinators' being hired in Hollywood to ensure standards and prevent abuse during all sexual scenes on sets and said the same should be there in India as well. 
 
The actress said, "My husband (Ashutosh Rana) has done a lot of that in the film industry and he has always been careful and sensitive in such scenes. It is a tricky scene to perform as you have to be in the scene and make sure your female co-star is not suffering from any kind of harassment. Good actors have managed to do it in an aesthetic way." 
 
She said due to the movement there might be a discussion on the sets regarding the details of the scenes where nudity, intimacy is concerned.&nbsp; 
 
"Everybody has the right to work in a comfortable situation," said the actress. 
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Lauding several women for having the courage to share their sexual harassment stories, filmmaker Shonali Bose says the #MeToo movement should not be reduced to male bashing.

Lauding several women for having the courage to share their sexual harassment stories, filmmaker Shonali Bose says the #MeToo movement should not be reduced to male bashing. "This movement should at no point become male bashing. It is not about men and women, it is about the patriarchy embedded in our society. I was in a prominent college in Delhi, I was sexually harassed in auditorium and went up to the stage and said we were shutting down the festival as many faced it,'' Shonali said. "The principal said I was going to be expelled from the college. It is about the ideology, like women being shamed as to how you project yourself, what you wear... It is not coming from men alone but women as well," Shonali said on Friday at #MeToo panel discussion at the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film festival here. Shonali said the incident only made her realise, how women are judged for what they wear and how they appear. The 53-year-old director believes cinema is the best way where one can break boundaries and smash stereotypes. Actor Renuka Shahane, who was also a part of the session, said she has worked with people whom she had admired. "Most people can't separate art from the person. When I was a newbie I had to be alert always or build walls. I feel anybody who goes to a work situation there has to be mutual respect. When you are not shooting, you can't be judged and pounced on, '' said Renuka. She further said,''I have experienced all of that in the film industry. We just try to sweep that under the carpet. This whole 'adjust' thing is like big conspiracy of silence." For Renuka, the whole movement is about creating a safe environment for women and be respected in the workplace. "It is unfortunate that these things happen. I have seen both the sides. Like there are women who are entering the industry with the thought that they are willing to do anything to get in here,'' said the actress. "The fact that there are women who don't want to do anything, they should be allowed to work in an environment that satisfies them as an actor," said the actor. She gave the example of 'intimacy coordinators' being hired in Hollywood to ensure standards and prevent abuse during all sexual scenes on sets and said the same should be there in India as well. The actress said, "My husband (Ashutosh Rana) has done a lot of that in the film industry and he has always been careful and sensitive in such scenes. It is a tricky scene to perform as you have to be in the scene and make sure your female co-star is not suffering from any kind of harassment. Good actors have managed to do it in an aesthetic way." She said due to the movement there might be a discussion on the sets regarding the details of the scenes where nudity, intimacy is concerned. "Everybody has the right to work in a comfortable situation," said the actress.

Director Shonali Bose and actress Renuka Shahane speak their minds out on #MeToo movement

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