Recently, actor Mouni Roy spoke about facing harassment while performing at a public event, urging greater respect for artistes. Actor Sunny Leone, who frequently performs at large shows has now weighed in. While she has not faced a similar situation, Sunny says she understands Mouni’s stand.

“Maybe those people were a lot closer to her and I am glad she spoke up. I am proud of her for taking that stand that it’s not okay, because it isn’t. I think in the US it was happening with a lot of artistes on stage and they got extremely angry with that behaviour. I am happy Mouni did this,” she says.

Asked about her own live experiences, Sunny maintains she stays focused on her act: “I haven’t gone through something like what she has. If anything is happening around me during my performance, I don’t notice it. I am usually in my own world.”

The actor, who will next be seen in Kennedy, adds that such events can be overwhelming. “It’s pure madness usually. I performed at a New Year event with 12,000 people around... I was just focused on doing my job. But having said that, the audience should respect the artiste,” Sunny shares.