NN Exclusive: Mahesh Bhatt, Javed Akhtar condemn rape incident; say society needs to improve
News Nation Bureau 22 April 2018, 05:54 PM
The Kathua and Unnao rape cases have sent shockwaves across the country. Every other day, a new case of rape is reported in the media, which is a serious matter of concern. In an exclusive conversation with News Nation, prominent lyricist Javed Akhtar said that male chauvinism and patriarchy have played a key role in the increased cases of assault on women. Veteran Bollywood filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt said that it's high time people see the reality. ''You can run from the truth, but you can't hide it'', Bhatt told News Nation.
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