Dia Mirza praises Hollywood for action against sexual predators

Bollywood actress Dia Mirza, active crusader for environment and women empowerment has praised Hollywood for taking action against sexual predators. Dia said that women should stand up for themselves and must speak against anyone who troubles them.

She adds, "For too long, women have kept quiet about the way they have been treated. If we truly believe in women's empowerment, we should provide them with the [opportunity] to express their individuality and seek financial independence. It's equally incumbent upon us as a society to create an environment that allows women to genuinely foster their growth without intimidation and sexual predation."

The measures taken against some of the most powerful men in Hollywood — Weinstein has lost his own company and Spacey his biggest projects — is a great outcome, believes Dia. "Hollywood is exemplifying the fact that there should be consequences for such actions. There, contracts are being terminated, people have stopped working with such people, which is a fantastic precedent!" she asserts.