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In the wake of Weinstein, Bollywood bares its underbelly

Critics say Indian film industry has been reluctant to name and shame perpetrators

Published Sun, Nov 12, 2017 · 09:50 PM

    Mumbai

    WHEN Indian actress Divya Unny flew into the southern state of Kerala in 2015, she thought it was for a business meeting with an award-winning director about a role in his upcoming film.

    Instead, she was called to the director's hotel room at 9 pm, where the man propositioned her for sex and told her she would have to make compromises if she wanted to succeed in the film industry.

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