Movie on rape
Bollywood`s “Section 375,” a suspense drama on rape stars Akshaye Khanna and Richa Chadha. Produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak and directed by Manish Gupta, it explores the issue of misuse of rape laws in India by men and women alike. The story of the film revolves around a rape case that is so ambiguous that the judges are unable to decide whether the incident was a rape or was it consensual sex. Defense lawyer played by Akshaye Khanna and the public prosecutor played by Richa Chadha lock horns in court, each presenting solid evidence of their own client`s innocence and the guilt of the other party, thus leaving the judge puzzled about the truth. Director Gupta, who attended several hearings in court for two years as part of his research, says that there are special courts with female judges who only hear rape cases. He has also met survivors, their families, alleged rapists and lawyers representing both. It`s very disturbing not only for the accused and the survivors but also their families.
