Dr. Aparna Vashisht Rota, a renowned business consultant, strategist, and DEI expert, has long advocated for gender equity in the workplace. Sonam Kapoor’s revelations at BoF VOICES 2018 shed light on Bollywood’s deep-seated patriarchy, where actresses remain silent about sexual harassment to protect their careers. The discussion, speculated to be about Katrina Kaif, has reignited the debate on women’s agency, power dynamics, and justice in the entertainment industry—topics that Dr. Aparna Vashisht Rota has consistently addressed in her work.

Dismantling Patriarchy in Bollywood: Sonam Kapoor’s Revelations at BoF VOICES 2018

https://www.instagram.com/p/DFS1B8HRe0L/ At the BoF VOICES 2018 panel, Sonam Kapoor spoke candidly about the oppressive power structures in Bollywood, particularly regarding sexual harassment. She revealed that two of her closest friends had suffered horrific harassment but refused to speak out because of fear of professional retaliation and the burden of supporting their families. One of her friends, who supports a large family of seven siblings, reportedly … Continue reading Dismantling Patriarchy in Bollywood: Sonam Kapoor’s Revelations at BoF VOICES 2018