Richa Chadha On Working With Director Subhash Kapoor Despite Me Too Allegations Against Him: I Won t Judge Anybody
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Actress Richa Chadha’s upcoming film Madam Chief Minister is already on the receiving end of a lot of backlash on social media even before it released in theatres. While the makers are busy defending the movie against the criticism being levied by the Dalit community for their lopsided representation and the leading lady of the film, Richa addressed why she chose to work with filmmaker Subhash Kapoor who was facing Me Too charges a few years ago.
Addressing her stand working with the filmmaker despite the sexual misconduct allegations that Subhash Kapoor facing Richa tells Mid-Day, “I stand by the #MeToo movement. But at the same time, I don t believe in social media trials. Unlike other [accusations] that were brought to light on Twitter, this case is subjudice. We must respect the law of the land and the court s verdict. Till the court passes a verdict,
What Richa Chadha Tweeted After Receiving Violent Threats Over Madam Chief Minister Poster
Madam Chief Minister Poster
Madam Chief Minister Poster
Madam Chief Minister
Richa Chadha shared this image. (courtesy therichachadha)
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Madam Chief Minister has become controversial even before release. The first poster of the film, now retracted, was accused of stereotyping the Dalit community - the word untouchable was used on the poster which showed Richa s character holding a broom. The 34-year-old actress has also reportedly received threats of violence over the controversial poster - it takes more than threats to slow Richa Chadha down, however. In a tweet shared with a clipping of a news report on a politician threatening to cut of the actress tongue, Richa wrote: