Close X
Thursday, November 14, 2024
ADVT 
Bollywood

Aamir Salutes Park Street Rape Victim's Courage

Darpan News Desk IANS, 13 Mar, 2015 03:43 PM
  • Aamir Salutes Park Street Rape Victim's Courage
Condoling the passing away of the Park Street rape survivor, who died here of encephalitis, a "shocked" and "deeply distraught" Aamir Khan said he was "overwhelmed" by her "courage to stand up against all odds".
 
"I am shocked and deeply distraught on hearing that (the rape survivor) has passed away. In the brief time that I spent with (her), I was overwhelmed by her positive spirit, her sense of self, her dignity, her self respect, her humility, and her courage to stand up against all odds," the superstar tweeted on Friday.
 
The 40-year-old Anglo-Indian died on Friday following multiple organ failure while suffering from encephalitis.
 
She had appeared as a guest on Aamir's show "Satyamev Jayate".
 
"I was inspired by the love and humanity that she had in her heart. In her tragically short life she has given us a lot. I feel grateful that I could make her an acquaintance.
 
"Everyone who has had the good fortune of receiving her love and respect will miss her deeply. My thoughts are with her family. You will always be in our hearts. Love and respect," said Aamir, who turned 50 on Saturday.
 
Coming out of a night club in Park Street, the woman was allegedly raped at gunpoint inside a moving car in February 2012.
 
The mother of two revealed her identity in 2013 and marched on the streets of Kolkata to protest a series of rapes and murders in the state.
 
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had courted controversy after she dubbed the incident as "fabricated".
 
Police subsequently cracked the case and arrested most of the attackers.
 
While five persons have been charged with the offence by a court, only three are behind bars. Two others, including the prime suspect, are on the run and remain untraced.

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

'Coke Studio@MTV' adapts year-long 'always on' format

'Coke Studio@MTV' adapts year-long 'always on' format
"Coke Studio@ MTV", an experiment in fusion music, is returning with its fourth season in an “always on” format, wherein one musical composition, as a video and audio, will be released every week; and more live concerts will be organised for music aficianados across the country.

'Coke Studio@MTV' adapts year-long 'always on' format

Siddharth Shukla enjoys work-cum-play in Mathura

Siddharth Shukla enjoys work-cum-play in Mathura
Work took Siddharth Shukla to Mathura, but the solace that came his way in the holy city has left an ever-lasting impression on the actor's mind. He says it turned out to be a pleasant break from the chaos of metropolitan city.

Siddharth Shukla enjoys work-cum-play in Mathura

Katrina Kaif Reveals Secrets Behind Her Glowing Skin

Katrina Kaif Reveals Secrets Behind Her Glowing Skin
Don't take your skin for granted, says actress Katrina Kaif, who believes in the use of sunscreen, right intake of water and ensures that her makeup is removed well. 

Katrina Kaif Reveals Secrets Behind Her Glowing Skin

Judgment In Salman Khan's Illegal Arms Case Feb 25

Judgment In Salman Khan's Illegal Arms Case Feb 25
A court in Jodhpur will Wednesday pronounce its judgment in a case of possession and use of illegal arms by Bollywood actor Salman Khan.

Judgment In Salman Khan's Illegal Arms Case Feb 25

'Baby Doll' Singer To Get 'Classical'

'Baby Doll' Singer To Get 'Classical'
After getting recognised for her hit peppy numbers like “Baby doll”, “Lovely” and “Chittiyaan kalaiyaan”, singer Kanika Kapoor says she will now sing more of classical Indian numbers this year to popularise the genre in the Hindi film industry.

'Baby Doll' Singer To Get 'Classical'

Only filmmakers, audience must decide films' content: Dibakar

Only filmmakers, audience must decide films' content: Dibakar
Dibakar Banerjee says that decisions regarding a movie's content should be left to the filmmakers and the audience, and that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) should only be entrusted with certifying movies appropriately.

Only filmmakers, audience must decide films' content: Dibakar