The film fraternity has condemned the molestation of two women in Mumbai by a mob on New Year's Eve.

While actress and social activist Shabana Azmi feels that surety of punishment for offenders can be an effective deterrent, Bipasha Basu says it is a "collective responsibility to keep the city clean and common people should try to help in such a situation".

Shabana Azmi: Take Back The Night was a slogan coined by a women's movement to demand basic security for women. Every rule of civilised society demands that security should be provided to women. We used to pride ourselves on Mumbai being a safe city. Surety of punishment for offenders is a more effective deterrent than the severity of punishment.

Sushmita Sen: It's a repulsive incident. I feel very violated and upset when human beings relinquish their human qualities and behave like beasts. It's not a question of Mumbai alone. It's not a geographical issue. Disgraceful people like these molesters make the world an unsafe place. I pray these offenders are caught and punished severely. My heart goes out to both couples.