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After starring in Abhay Chopra's Ittefaq last
year, Akshaye Khanna is all set to return in
Manish Gupta's next, Section 375: Marzi Ya
Jabardasti, which is inspired by 10 real-life
cases. Manish, who last directed the 2015
murder-mystery Rahasya, will roll with this
suspense-drama in March-April.
In an interview with a leading daily, Manish
said, 'In recent times, there have been a
number of cases where it's ambiguous
whether it was rape or consensual sex. The
law can be misused by both men and
women alike. This film is about how a law
against rape made to protect women can
also be misused by them.''
He attended several hearings in court for
two years as part of his research. "There is a
special court with a special female judge
who only hears rape cases. I have also met
survivors, their families, alleged rapists and
both their lawyers, he says. "It's very
disturbing not only for the accused and the
survivors but also their families,'' the
filmmaker added.
In the film, Akshaye will essay the role of a
lawyer who is fluent in English. "I did not
want a typical Bollywood hero who sings
and dances. I needed an intelligent guy,
somebody who looks 40, qualities I found in
Akshaye,'' Manish said, asserting that till the
end you will be left guessing about whether
it was a rape or consensual sex.
Abhishek Pathak, who is producing the film
with his father Kumar Mangat, added that
the issue they are trying to raise with this
film is that some women misuse the power
given to them by the law which makes it
difficult for real rape victims. "I've seen
Manish's Rahasya and we thought it was an
interesting film. We know what he will be
able to achieve with the script. When he
came to us, we were drawn by the idea of
Section 375 and decided to back the
project, said Abhishek.
The film also stars Richa Chadha in the lead
role. She will essay the role of a public
prosecutor.
CREDITS: MUMBAI MIRROR.
https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/akshaye-khanna-star-suspense-drama-titled-section-375-marzi-ya-jabardasti-398644.
year, Akshaye Khanna is all set to return in
Manish Gupta's next, Section 375: Marzi Ya
Jabardasti, which is inspired by 10 real-life
cases. Manish, who last directed the 2015
murder-mystery Rahasya, will roll with this
suspense-drama in March-April.
In an interview with a leading daily, Manish
said, 'In recent times, there have been a
number of cases where it's ambiguous
whether it was rape or consensual sex. The
law can be misused by both men and
women alike. This film is about how a law
against rape made to protect women can
also be misused by them.''
He attended several hearings in court for
two years as part of his research. "There is a
special court with a special female judge
who only hears rape cases. I have also met
survivors, their families, alleged rapists and
both their lawyers, he says. "It's very
disturbing not only for the accused and the
survivors but also their families,'' the
filmmaker added.
In the film, Akshaye will essay the role of a
lawyer who is fluent in English. "I did not
want a typical Bollywood hero who sings
and dances. I needed an intelligent guy,
somebody who looks 40, qualities I found in
Akshaye,'' Manish said, asserting that till the
end you will be left guessing about whether
it was a rape or consensual sex.
Abhishek Pathak, who is producing the film
with his father Kumar Mangat, added that
the issue they are trying to raise with this
film is that some women misuse the power
given to them by the law which makes it
difficult for real rape victims. "I've seen
Manish's Rahasya and we thought it was an
interesting film. We know what he will be
able to achieve with the script. When he
came to us, we were drawn by the idea of
Section 375 and decided to back the
project, said Abhishek.
The film also stars Richa Chadha in the lead
role. She will essay the role of a public
prosecutor.
CREDITS: MUMBAI MIRROR.
https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/akshaye-khanna-star-suspense-drama-titled-section-375-marzi-ya-jabardasti-398644.
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