Monday, June 29, 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

    Madhubala's Sister Wants Kareena To Play Late Actress In Biopic

    Madhubala's Sister Wants Kareena To Play Late Actress In Biopic
    There was a time when I wanted Madhuri Dixit to play the role of Madhubala in her biopic but now it has to be Kareena Kapoor Khan as she has the same naughtiness that Madhubala used to have and she is a beautiful actress too

    Madhubala's Sister Wants Kareena To Play Late Actress In Biopic

    Amber Heard Dumped By Elon Musk Because Of Her 'Manipulative And Selfish' Behaviour?

    Amber Heard Dumped By Elon Musk Because Of Her 'Manipulative And Selfish' Behaviour?
    Amber Heard, who alleged that ex-husband Johnny Depp was physically abusive towards her, has reportedly broken up with Tesla founder boyfriend Elon Musk.

    Amber Heard Dumped By Elon Musk Because Of Her 'Manipulative And Selfish' Behaviour?

    Kunal Kemmu Never Felt 'Need' To Know His Unborn Child's Gender

    Kunal Kemmu Never Felt 'Need' To Know His Unborn Child's Gender
    Actor Kunal Kemmu didn't feel the urge to find out the gender of his first child, who is expected to arrive soon, and says either way it will be a hit.

    Kunal Kemmu Never Felt 'Need' To Know His Unborn Child's Gender

    WATCH: Sanjay Dutt Launches Trailer Of Comeback Film Bhoomi On Daughter Trishala's Birthday

    WATCH: Sanjay Dutt Launches Trailer Of Comeback Film Bhoomi On Daughter Trishala's Birthday
    Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt, who is making a comeback to films with "Bhoomi"after serving a jail-term, on Thursday launched the movie's trailer on his daughter Trishala's birthday.  

    WATCH: Sanjay Dutt Launches Trailer Of Comeback Film Bhoomi On Daughter Trishala's Birthday

    Parineeti Chopra To Record New Song Soon

    After making a successful singing debut with "Maana ke hum yaar nahi" earlier this year...

    Parineeti Chopra To Record New Song Soon

    More Important To Make Toilets Than Mosques, Temples: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra

    "I really don't know what these films will do, but they are very timely," Mehra told IANS over phone from Mumbai.

    More Important To Make Toilets Than Mosques, Temples: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra