2013, Bollywood actor Mallika Sherawat revisits statement on India's women's rights, facing backlash and emphasizing support for advocates.

Bollywood actor Mallika Sherawat recently revisited her 2013 statement criticizing India's regressive stance on women's rights due to high rates of rape cases. She shared a video from 2013 on Instagram, where she faced backlash from the media and some fellow actresses for speaking out against sexual violence in India. In her recent post, she called out the culture of silence and complicity that allows sexual violence to continue and emphasized the importance of women, especially those in public positions, supporting those advocating for change.

August 20, 2024
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