Raveena Tandon bats for women's safety
Mumbai
Apr 24, 2017
Actress Raveena Tandon has batted for safety of women and says
that steps need to be taken aggressively against those who are guilty of harassing
women.
The actress on April 22 shared a clipping of a newspaper and
captioned it: 'To some of those who found 'Maatr' queasy... That was the
intention, to disturb. But below is harsh reality. Time to Act. Maneka Gandhi
BJP.'
Politician Maneka Gandhi, who is the Union Minister for Women
and Child Development, said: 'Yes, Raveena Tandonji. I am also as appalled
by such incidents. We are working to change the mindset through a number of
initiatives.'
To which Raveena replied: 'Yes ma'am. law amendments,
steps need to be taken aggressively. Fast track courts, non-bailable offences,
eg set in conviction if proved guilty.'
Raveena's latest release 'Maatr' highlights the failure
of the judiciary to deliver justice in crimes against women.
It has been shot in Delhi and Haryana. The film, directed by
Ashtar Sayyed, also features Hasan Malik, Madhur Mittal, Divya Jagdal, Shailender
Goyal, Anurag Arora, Saheem Khan and Rushad Rana in key roles.
Mumbai
Apr 24, 2017
Actress Raveena Tandon has batted for safety of women and says
that steps need to be taken aggressively against those who are guilty of harassing
women.
The actress on April 22 shared a clipping of a newspaper and
captioned it: 'To some of those who found 'Maatr' queasy... That was the
intention, to disturb. But below is harsh reality. Time to Act. Maneka Gandhi
BJP.'
Politician Maneka Gandhi, who is the Union Minister for Women
and Child Development, said: 'Yes, Raveena Tandonji. I am also as appalled
by such incidents. We are working to change the mindset through a number of
initiatives.'
To which Raveena replied: 'Yes ma'am. law amendments,
steps need to be taken aggressively. Fast track courts, non-bailable offences,
eg set in conviction if proved guilty.'
Raveena's latest release 'Maatr' highlights the failure
of the judiciary to deliver justice in crimes against women.
It has been shot in Delhi and Haryana. The film, directed by
Ashtar Sayyed, also features Hasan Malik, Madhur Mittal, Divya Jagdal, Shailender
Goyal, Anurag Arora, Saheem Khan and Rushad Rana in key roles.
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