Dangal and Secret Superstar actress, Zaira Wasim has been in headlines recently after an alleged harassment on a flight. The teenage actor was travelling on the Vistara flight from Delhi to Mumbai when she said that a passenger sitting behind her put his feet on her armrest and rubbed her.
In an Instagram live video, Zaira Wasim narrated the ordeal after her flight and broke down several times during the live session.
The airline immediately issued an apology and launched an investigation while the accused was arrested by the Mumbai Police. Although industry members are supporting Zaira, the actress has still received tremendous backlash for the same.
The very bold Kangana Ranaut also spoke up for the young actress and said women should be encouraged not judged when they speak up about harassment.
Speaking at a recent event, Kangana said, “The backlash this young girl is getting is so upsetting. Instead of lauding a girl for speaking up, people are judging and questioning her.”
While there has been an enormous amount of support from sections of public and Zaira Wasim’s colleagues from the industry, there has also been a constant criticism against her reaction to the apparent incident and doubts have been raised at the authenticity of her claims.
A co-passenger on the same flight has also said that the accused was asleep throughout the journey and did not harass the Wasim.
When asked if she is scared to get into controversies for speaking out, Kangana said,“If I don’t talk, someone else will. It is not that if I don’t talk and behave like an ostrich, no one will bring it to notice. I have always had options (to let things go) but I won’t succumb to that.”
Further elaborating, she added, “The intention is never to be disliked. There might be a wrong impression of me for taking a stand today but maybe 10-14 years down the line, I know I will be respected for my stand and my convictions, if not loved.”
According to the recent reports, the person who was arrested for molesting actress Zaira Wasim has been sent to judicial custody until December 22. The defendant has filed a bail plea which will be heard on December 15.
