In a statement during the promotions of her digital debut Rana Naidu Season 2, actress Kriti Kharbanda addressed the recent controversy involving cinematographer Pratik Shah, who has been accused of sexual misconduct at the workplace

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Without directly naming the accused, Kriti chose to shine a light on the larger issue of how systemic misconduct is often unfairly attributed to entire professions or industries.

“The way I’m seeing it, he happens to be a cinematographer that’s a profession he’s chosen. But it’s the fundamental personality that’s an issue. You could encounter this in any walk of life corporate, media, anywhere. We are in the limelight, so it’s talked about more. But men and women alike are facing things at work or even at home,” she said.

The actress pointed out the discrepancy in how individuals outside the entertainment industry are perceived versus those within. “When someone outside our industry commits a crime, we identify them by name or age not their profession. But when it happens in the film world, the industry gets labeled. That’s unfair.”

She concluded with a sharp observation: “There are no good or bad industries only good and bad people. And that’s a choice individuals make, based on their fundamental values.” Kriti’s statement has been widely appreciated for addressing both accountability and nuance, as the entertainment industry continues to confront difficult conversations around workplace conduct and personal integrity.