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Ananya Panday Calls for Creation of Hema Committee, Says There Are Still Much Bigger Battles To Fight.

Ananya Panday, while promoting her debut web series Call Me Bae, spoke about the importance of women's safety in the film industry. She also said that every industry should have a similar group. In an interview Ananya shared that, “It's very important for every industry to have a committee like the Hema Committee where women come together and start something like that.Clearly, no one else is doing it but women. And I feel there has definitely been some change. As you can see, people are at least talking about the problem. However, there is still a long, long way to go. There are still much bigger battles to fight.” She also highlighted that safety measures are now included in contracts and clauses to protect women's safety, which she sees as very important. She mentioned that even call sheets now have helpline numbers for filing complaints, including anonymously. However, she noted that this problem extends beyond just the film industry." It's important we address this as quickly as possible," Ananya concluded. Ananya is currently busy with her next film, Shankara, a biopic starring Akshay Kumar.Call Me Bae is an eight-part series that offers a light-hearted and visually engaging comedy-drama. It follows Bella Chowdhary, also known as Bae as she transitions from being a wealthy heiress to a determined hustler. The series also stars Vir Das, Gurfateh Pirzada, Varun Sood, Vihaan Samat, Muskkaan Jaferi, Niharika Lyra Dutt, Lisa Mishra, and Mini Mathur in key roles. ALSO READ: Chai and Samosa: Ultimate Snack Duo Delight