Priyanka Chopra

International star Priyanka Chopra, who has always made it a point to stand up for women empowerment, called out sexism and sexual harassment prevalent in both Hollywood and Bollywood. During a recent interview, the actress was asked if there were Harvey Weinsteins in the India. Priyanka was quoted saying, “I don’t think there is only a Harvey Weinstein in Hollywood. I think there will be a lot more stories that will come up that happens not just in India but all over the world. It’s the power of men trying to take away the power of women. It’s about feeling powerful and macho. We watch the news and look for things that will be positive and that the world will be in a better place. But the reality is, the world is not. It’s not just about sexuality. It’s not about sex. It’s about power.” Her bold statement encouraged a number of other Bollywood celebrities to come forward and speak up against sexual harassment. By Bhargavi Mankar