'India's Daughter' doesn't defame India: Farhan Akhtar

Posted on 12th Mar 2015 11:25 am by mohit kumar

Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) After veteran writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar voiced his strong opinion in favour of "India's Daughter", his son Farhan Akhtar has come forward to support the controversial documentary, saying filmmaker Leslee Udwin's intent is not to defame India.

The documentary, on the December 16, 2012 gang rape in Delhi, has triggered an uproar over the interview of Mukesh Singh, one of the six rapists of the 23-year-old paramedical student.

Farhan watched the documentary "India's Daughter" at its premiere in the US.

"Watched #IndiasDaughter last night at the U.S. premiere in NYC. Raises some serious questions about the concept of masculinity...The filmmaker's intent is clear. It is not to defame India but use an event that reverberated around the globe as the basis for her study..." Farhan posted on Twitter.

The actor-filmmaker, who himself launched a social campaign MARD (Man Against Racial Discrimination) in 2013 to promote gender equality and women empowerment, added: "The director's focus on the aftermath ie public outrage/protests/amendment of law speaks volumes of our vibrant democracy."

"India's Daughter" documents the brutal assault on a girl who was gang raped by a group of men, including the driver and cleaner, in a moving bus when she was returning home with her male friend. It also features an interview with the victim's parents.

Other news

Delhi's air becomes a 'medical emergency', AIIMS experts issue strict alert on rising air pollution in the capital.

Describing the capital's rising air pollution as a medical emergency, experts from the All India

PM Shri Yojana: Union Education Minister accuses DMK government of taking a U-turn, shares 2024 letter

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday accused the Tamil Nadu government of takin

2.67 lakh new cases, 398 deaths in last 24 hours; Malnupiravir banned in Odisha despite Centre's approval

On Friday, 2 lakh 67 thousand 331 new corona infections were found in the country. 1 lakh 22 thou

Puri Rath Yatra 2021: Like last year, this time also Puri Rath Yatra will be completed without devotees, curfew will be imposed

Like last year, this year also the Odisha government has issued a ban on the world-famous Mahapra

Now the railway becomes strict for those who do not wear masks during the journey, to be fined so much

New Delhi. Keeping in mind the growing corona infection in the country, the railway has also been

Supreme Court strict instructions to the Center: Do not suppress complaints on social media; Private companies will not decide which state will get how much vaccine

The Supreme Court on Friday expressed deep concern over the lack of oxygen and beds. The court al

China Coronavirus Cases: Relaxation in some other cities including Urumqi in China, goods, and markets will open again from today

Exemptions were announced in some more cities including Urumqi on Sunday after vigorous demonstra

World Architecture Festival comes to Delhi

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Photographs and designs of over 350 architecture marvels from 65 cou

Earthquake in Taiwan: A strong earthquake caused devastation in Taiwan, many buildings tilted; A Tsunami warning issued

Strong earthquake tremors were felt in Taiwan on Wednesday morning. This earthquake was so strong

'India got independence in 2014': Nawab Malik furious at Kangana, said - arrest the actress, take back Padma Shri

Maharashtra minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Nawab Malik has hit out at actre