Friday, December 26, 2025
ADVT 
Bollywood

Don't Just Discuss Sexual Harassment When It's Trending: Richa Chadha

Darpan News Desk, 20 Oct, 2017 01:38 PM
    Actress Richa Chadha, who minces no words when she talks about social issues, says it's important for people to keep the discussion on about sexual harassment all the time, instead of only when it's "trending".
     
    The social media has been abuzz with a 'Metoo' campaign, as part of which women from across the world have been expressing their experiences with sexual harassment.
     
    Richa told IANS: "First, I would like the media to carry a consistent campaign against sexual harassment, verbal or otherwise, not just discuss it in a hurry when it's a 'trending' topic."
     
    Secondly, she feels, "Men all over the world need to recognise the privilege they have in that, they can wear what they want, do whatever they want, go wherever they want, hang out with who they want without anyone questioning their character".
     
    "The axis of the world is tilted in favour of the man. And I am not surprised by women contributing to the 'MeToo' campaign," added the actress, who has featured in films like "Fukrey" and "Masaan".
     
    The campaign is in the wake of the sexual harassment allegations against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein by a long list of actresses including Lupita Nyong'o, Angelina Jolie and Gwyneth Paltrow.

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    'Jab Harry Met Sejal' Surpasses Rs 50 Crore Mark

    Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and actress Anushka Sharma starrer "Jab Harry Met Sejal", which got off to a slow start at the box office, has crossed the Rs 50 crore mark in four days since its release in India.

    'Jab Harry Met Sejal' Surpasses Rs 50 Crore Mark

    Only Some People Watching Bhojpuri Films: Mona Lisa

    Only Some People Watching Bhojpuri Films: Mona Lisa
    Actress Mona Lisa says Bhojpuri films are not yet getting their due because it has failed to reach the maximum audience via single screen theatres.

    Only Some People Watching Bhojpuri Films: Mona Lisa

    I Got Ten Billion Times More Than I Expected: Shah Rukh Khan

    I Got Ten Billion Times More Than I Expected: Shah Rukh Khan
    Shah Rukh Khan, who earlier this year completed 25 years as an actor in Hindi cinema, says that he has got "ten billion times" more than what he set out for when he started in 1992.

    I Got Ten Billion Times More Than I Expected: Shah Rukh Khan

    SRK Stands In For Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao At Satyamev Jayate After Star-Couple Are Down With Swine Flu

    SRK Stands In For Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao At Satyamev Jayate After Star-Couple Are Down With Swine Flu
    Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has thanked star Aamir Khan and his wife Kiran Rao for letting him stand in for them at the Satyamev Jayate Water Cup, organised by the NGO Paani Foundation.

    SRK Stands In For Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao At Satyamev Jayate After Star-Couple Are Down With Swine Flu

    Akshay Kumar Urges Positive Talk About Sanitation

    Akshay Kumar Urges Positive Talk About Sanitation
    "Toilet: Ek Prem Katha" actor Akshay Kumar, who took on the unveiling of 24 toilets over 24 hours on Instagram on Monday, says his aim is to spread a wave of positive conversation about sanitation across the country.

    Akshay Kumar Urges Positive Talk About Sanitation

    I Take Criticism From Industry Seriously: Sidharth Malhotra

    I Take Criticism From Industry Seriously: Sidharth Malhotra
    Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra believes in the power of constructive criticism, but says he takes criticism seriously when it comes from industry insiders.

    I Take Criticism From Industry Seriously: Sidharth Malhotra