Saturday, July 4, 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

    Shah Rukh Khan Poses With 'Marvellous' Nooran Sisters

    Shah Rukh Khan Poses With 'Marvellous' Nooran Sisters
    Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, currently promoting his forthcoming film "Jab Harry Met Sejal", posed with the Nooran sisters and called them marvellous. 

    Shah Rukh Khan Poses With 'Marvellous' Nooran Sisters

    PIC: Katrina's Throwback Snap With Libyan Dictator Muammar Gaddafi Goes Viral!

    PIC: Katrina's Throwback Snap With Libyan Dictator Muammar Gaddafi Goes Viral!
    Seems like a moment from Katrina Kaif's past has created a storm on the social media.

    PIC: Katrina's Throwback Snap With Libyan Dictator Muammar Gaddafi Goes Viral!

    Anushka Sharma's New 'Pari' Still Will Leave You Intrigued

    Anushka Sharma's New 'Pari' Still Will Leave You Intrigued
    Anushka Sharma has announced the release date of her next production 'Pari' with a new intriguing poster.

    Anushka Sharma's New 'Pari' Still Will Leave You Intrigued

    'MOM' Would've Been Incomplete Sans Sajal Ali: Sridevi Gets Emotional

    Some things are never ending, like human bond. Such a bond is shared by Sridevi and her onscreen daughter, Sajal Al, from the latest film 'MOM.'

    'MOM' Would've Been Incomplete Sans Sajal Ali: Sridevi Gets Emotional

    Lisa Haydon's Message To His Newborn Son Is Too Awwdorable!

    Lisa Haydon's Message To His Newborn Son Is Too Awwdorable!
    Since the time she has become a proud parent to a little boy, Lisa Haydon has been sharing cute pictures of his son with his fans.

    Lisa Haydon's Message To His Newborn Son Is Too Awwdorable!

    'The Black Prince' Unveils Maharaja Duleep Singh's 'Vulnerable' Side

    'The Black Prince' Unveils Maharaja Duleep Singh's 'Vulnerable' Side
    Singer-actor Satinder Sartaaj, who plays the lead role in "The Black Prince", says the story of the English-Punjabi film humanised the character of Maharaja Duleep Singh, the last king of the Sikh empire.

    'The Black Prince' Unveils Maharaja Duleep Singh's 'Vulnerable' Side