Varun was speaking at the 9th Jagran Film Festival on Sunday. Joining him for the award ceremony of the festival were directors Anurag Kashyap and Sudhir Mishra, who also insisted on creating a safe environment for women. Swara said having a safe workplace is everyone's right. "Sexual harassment at workplace is a huge issue for our society. It receives very less attention and serious conversations. We are mostly unaware about this. "Good thing is that now these issues are coming out. We should speak about it responsibly. In a collective way, we should make our workplace safe," the "Veerey Di Wedding" star said.
Anurag said introspection is the need of the hour. "It is important to change, acknowledge and accept our mistakes. It's important that we this goes even for me introspect and look back at our lives and see the wrongs we have done, what our understanding was. It's time we all grew up. It's the fault of the entire system, the conditioning," he said. Actor Pankaj Kapur said while he cannot say "who's right or wrong", an investigation should be pursued. "Whatever wrong has happened at any point of time, it must be investigated," he said. Pooja Bhatt said whenever someone voices their complains, they need to be heard. "Whenever someone complains about it, you shouldn't count it out. I don't think we should silence those voices... I find it a very frivolous conversation that 'if Bollywood stands with you or not'. Truth doesn't need PR. If you believe it, go out there and speak it. "Do not expect anyone to hold your hands and support you. Bollywood is a great place, you can expect support for award ceremonies, weddings and funerals... But in the test of life, I walk alone."