Saturday, June 27, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

Rape, Death Threats Cannot Be Allowed On Twitter: Farhan Akhtar

Darpan News Desk IANS, 11 May, 2018 02:00 PM
    Filmmaker-actor Farhan Akhtar has taken a jibe at the management at Twitter and said rape and death threats should not be allowed or go unpunished on the micro-blogging site.
     
    "Top management at Twitter must re-group and decide what they would like their service to be remembered for. 
     
    "If it is for good, then they need to get smarter in its regulation. Rape and death threats cannot be allowed or go unpunished. Twitter," said Farhan late on Thursday. 
     
    Farhan's tweet comes after actress Richa Chadha spoke out about the constant death and rape threats she received for her opinion on Hindutva. 
     
    When Richa attempted to report the death and rape threat issued by the Twitter users, the social networking service responded saying, "No violation within context".
     
    On Thursday night, the "Fukrey" actress re-tweeted Farhan's comment to the management.

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    Biopic On Om Puri In The Works: Nandita Puri

    Biopic On Om Puri In The Works: Nandita Puri
    A biopic on late actor Om Puri is in the works, says his estranged wife Nandita Puri.

    Biopic On Om Puri In The Works: Nandita Puri

    Deepika, Irrfan's New Film Is Fictional, Yet Untitled

    Deepika, Irrfan's New Film Is Fictional, Yet Untitled
    The makers of a new film featuring Irrfan Khan and Deepika Padukone have clarified that the project is fictional and yet untitled, contrary to earlier reports that it's a biopic on mafia queen Rahima Khan aka Sapna Didi.

    Deepika, Irrfan's New Film Is Fictional, Yet Untitled

    Arjun Kapoor 'Nervous' About Working With Parineeti Chopra Again

    Actor Arjun Kapoor says he will be both "comfortable and nervous" to work with actress Parineeti Chopra in filmmaker Dibakar Banerjee's upcoming directorial venture "Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar".

    Arjun Kapoor 'Nervous' About Working With Parineeti Chopra Again

    Priyanka Lauds UNICEF For A Game To Help Adolescents

    Actress Priyanka Chopra has lauded Unicef India for making a stress-free mobile game to help adolescents to beat "stressors" in life.

    Priyanka Lauds UNICEF For A Game To Help Adolescents

    Ajay Devgn To Shoot For 'Raid' In Lucknow

    Actor Ajay Devgn, who will be seen essaying the role of an income tax officer in "Raid", will be shooting for the film in Lucknow.

    Ajay Devgn To Shoot For 'Raid' In Lucknow

    Docu-Drama On Chef Vikas Khanna To Be Screened At Venice Film Fest

    "Buried Seeds", a docu-drama on Michelin-starred celebrity Chef Vikas Khanna, has been selected for a special preview screening on Wednesday at the 74th Venice Film Festival. Thereafter, Khanna will host a special dinner showcasing 70 dishes from India to celebrate 70 years of the country's Independence.

    Docu-Drama On Chef Vikas Khanna To Be Screened At Venice Film Fest