There is a class system in the film industry which makes it hard for television actors to get a breakthrough, says TV star Hina Khan. The Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai star, who is making her Bollywood debut with Vikram Bhatt’s psychological thriller Hacked, believes TV actors are as good as their cinema counterparts but are pigeonholed. “There is a class system in the film industry. Be it big designers or productions banners, I have been judged so many times because of my TV background. People from the industry don’t even give us an opportunity. We are equally talented,” Kashmir-born Hina Khan told PTI in an interview.The actor said her film Hacked does not only revolve around cyber crime like hacking, but also attempts to shine a light on crimes against women.“As a woman, this story was important for me. Hacking and stalking can happen with anyone, but women are subjected to it more. Men don’t get stalked as much as women do. Also women don’t open up about it.“Initially, I was sceptical to take up a subject that has never been touched before. Stalking is not even taken seriously as a crime. People casually talk about stalking. You speak to any woman who has dealt with it, her life is miserable. With this film, if I’m able to give some strength to women out there, I will be more than happy,” Khan said.Hacked is slated to be released on Friday.
