Close X
Monday, November 25, 2024
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

    Supreme Court Refuses To Block Release Of Nanak Shah Fakir

    he Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay the release of regional film "Nanak Shah Fakir" based on the life of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev, saying the Constitution allows filmmakers to make any movie as long as it does not impinge on secularism.

    Supreme Court Refuses To Block Release Of Nanak Shah Fakir

    India Has Become More Important In The World: Vidya Vox

    India Has Become More Important In The World: Vidya Vox
    Indo-American singer and YouTube sensation Vidya Iyer, famously known as Vidya Vox, feels India holds an important place globally more than ever as many Indian musicians settled abroad are letting the world know about the country's music and culture through their work.

    India Has Become More Important In The World: Vidya Vox

    Tusshar Kapoor Plans Day According To Laksshya's Time Table

    Tusshar Kapoor Plans Day According To Laksshya's Time Table
    Actor Tusshar Kapoor says his day is planned according to his son Laksshya, who will turn 2 in two months.

    Tusshar Kapoor Plans Day According To Laksshya's Time Table

    Here's Why Kangana Ranaut's Not On Social Media

    Here's Why Kangana Ranaut's Not On Social Media
    Kangana expressed her thought on social media when she became part of TV show "Vh1 Inside Access", a statement to IANS said. 

    Here's Why Kangana Ranaut's Not On Social Media

    25 Years After 'Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja', Satish Kaushik Says Sorry To Boney Kapoor

    25 Years After 'Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja', Satish Kaushik Says Sorry To Boney Kapoor
    Satish Kaushik, who began his journey as a film director with "Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja" 25 years ago, has apologised to producer Boney Kapoor for delivering a box office failure that left him broke.

    25 Years After 'Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja', Satish Kaushik Says Sorry To Boney Kapoor

    Gippy Garewal's 'Carry On Jatta 2' To Release On June 1

    The second instalment of Punjabi superstar Gippy Garewal's movie "Carry On Jatta' will release on June 1.

    Gippy Garewal's 'Carry On Jatta 2' To Release On June 1