Mixed internet reactions to Shweta Basu's brush with prostitution
The actress has been sent to a rescue home, where she will be kept for 3 months
Mumbai: After Actress Shweta Basu Prasad was caught in a high profile prostitution racket on Sunday, the internet has been buzzing with their analysis on the situation. Many questioned why the identity of the actress wasn’t protected and the businessmen involved were not exposed.
Why has police gone public with Shweta Basu's name while we don't know who was that high profile businessman!
— Ch Swarup Das (@swarupdas) September 4, 2014In normal cases, they protect the identity of women caught for prostitution, why not for Shweta Basu? What career or rehabilitation option?
— ?? ???? ?? ??? (@India_Policy) September 4, 2014Also read: Shweta Basu Prasad not arrested, sent to rescue home
In a statement to the police, the actress revealed she was broke, and had no other option to earn a living. This made many social media-users critical of the sudden drastic step she took to support her family.
Shocked to hear about shweta prasad.How much money does 1 need to survive?no alternate ways? @DeccanChronicle http://t.co/jSvQXw1AwR
— polkadot (@poonamnikam) September 4, 2014Also shweta basu prasad had a choice .. she chose Prostitution. and what poverty excuse...apparently she made 1 Lakh a night .
— Angry Bombay Girl (@shadymumbai) September 3, 2014Sad 2 learn Sweta Basu,a fine actress,involved in prostitution.No better ways 2earn money?Don't let anyone 2exploit u http://t.co/zqGPO8EO0p
— taslima nasreen (@taslimanasreen) September 4, 2014Took to prostitution as ran outta Money: Shweta Basu. Wah. How easy women play d victim card!! No othr job amma?? http://t.co/egaUikmEUz
— Deepika Bhardwaj (@DeepikaBhardwaj) September 4, 2014And then there were some readers on the website that were upset about the news, and would have never imagined their favourite child star’s career to take such an ugly turn. But there were a few who supported the actress’ decision, and knew that the actress had her own personal reasons for making this choice.
This situation has also got people questioning why prostitution is illegal in the country. They feel prostitution in India should be legalised, to avoid cases of rape and human trafficking.
Also read: Should prostitution be legalised in India?
Shweta has now been sent to a rescue home, where she will be kept for three months. Her agent Balu, a Tollywood assistant director has been arrested.