Richa Chadha and host of other Bollywood celebs attended a special screening of Richa-Akshaye Khanna-starrer Section 375 at a preview theatre in Juhu, Mumbai. Richa looked red hot in her asymmetrical pantsuit. All pictures/Yogen Shah
Directed by Ajay Bahl, the film revolves around Section 375 of Indian Penal Code laws and explores the issue of sexual harassment. The upcoming courtroom drama gives a glimpse of how Indian law is sometimes misused.
At a time when the Internet has given users a platform to share their views, Richa Chadha in an interview with mid-day points out that it also comes with its perils. One of the more vocal actors on social media, she emphasises that netizens need to exercise more caution before passing judgments on current affairs.
In picture: Swara Bhasker also attended the Section 375 screening at the Juhu preview theatre.
Richa Chadha said, "The Internet isn't a medium that encourages dialogue or debate. You can't sum up the truth in 280 characters. Also, social media is quite easy to manipulate. Anyone can buy a hashtag or a trend. Hence, one should be wise not to judge things purely on the basis of social media."
In picture: Swara Bhasker wore a designer jacket, a shimmering top and denim at the Section 375 screening.
Richa Chadha further claimed that the advent of social media has, on occasions, made it all the more difficult for public to sift fact from hearsay. "In India, people on social media are quick to pronounce someone guilty or innocent basis reading headlines or posts, alone. In such a scenario, the truth suffers."
In picture: Manjot Singh, who will be next seen in Dream Girl, also attended the special screening of
Shweta Tripathi attended the special screening of Section 375 with husband Chaitanya Sharma aka Slow Cheeta at a preview theatre in Juhu.
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