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

    Aamir Khan Wishes 'Jab Harry Met Sejal' Team Luck For The Release

    Aamir Khan Wishes 'Jab Harry Met Sejal' Team Luck For The Release
    Shah Rukh Khan's ' Jab Harry Met Sejal' is all set to release today and wishes are pouring for the star for the release.

    Aamir Khan Wishes 'Jab Harry Met Sejal' Team Luck For The Release

    I Represent The Majority With Dark Complexion: Nawazuddin

    During his days as a junior artiste in showbiz, he was told he can't be cast as they would need "extra light" to make him "visible". 

    I Represent The Majority With Dark Complexion: Nawazuddin

    Illegal Arms Act Case: Salman Khan Appears In Jodhpur Court

    Illegal Arms Act Case: Salman Khan Appears In Jodhpur Court
    Bollywood star Salman Khan on Friday appeared in a court here for verification of his bail bonds in a case related to violation of the Arms Act.

    Illegal Arms Act Case: Salman Khan Appears In Jodhpur Court

    Sunny Leone Condom Ads To Be Taken Off Goa Buses

    Condom ads featuring Bollywood actress and former pornstar Sunny Leone will be taken off display boards on state-run buses, Goa Transport Minister Sudin Dhavalikar said on Friday.

    Sunny Leone Condom Ads To Be Taken Off Goa Buses

    Never Thought My Name Would Become An Adjective: Shah Rukh Khan

    Never Thought My Name Would Become An Adjective: Shah Rukh Khan
    A Delhi boy, who once dreamt of becoming an actor, is today regarded as the 'King of Romance' in Indian cinema.

    Never Thought My Name Would Become An Adjective: Shah Rukh Khan

    Always Feel Kishore Da's Absence: Lata On Yodler's Birth Anniversary

    Always Feel Kishore Da's Absence: Lata On Yodler's Birth Anniversary
    Melody queen Lata Mangeshkar, among other celebrities, paid tribute to late singer Kishore Kumar on his 88th birth anniversary on Friday, by recalling the first song -- "Yeh kaun aaya re" -- they sang together. She says she always feels his absence.

    Always Feel Kishore Da's Absence: Lata On Yodler's Birth Anniversary