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Richa Chadha: Why is rape phrased as 'izzat lootna'?

Updated on: 21 August,2019 07:31 AM IST  |  Mumbai
Mohar Basu | mohar.basu@mid-day.com

Pointing out the stigma attached to rape, Richa Chadha on how Section 375 argues both sides of the crime

Richa Chadha: Why is rape phrased as 'izzat lootna'?

Richa Chadha

Richa Chadha and Akshaye Khanna A still from Section 375



Reiterating that the Ajay Bahl-directed film approaches the subject with deep sensitivity, the actor describes it as her career's most challenging role. "I did extensive research, and Ajay had a lot of material on reported versus unreported rape cases. The material of UN Women was available for reading. Some women lawyers also guided me on how to approach cases of sexual violence."

Also Read: Richa Chadha: Gangrape of child a 'national embarrassment'

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