When Dangal fame actress Fatima Sana Shakh posted a picture of herself in a swimsuit, several haters slammed the actress for wearing an “indecent” attire during the holy month of Ramadan. Now, Richa Chadha, who is known for portraying bold characters in films like Gangs of Wasseypur and Masaan has come forward to speak on the ongoing issue. The actress said that women are trolled all the time irrespective of the time and situation.
When asked about Fatima’s “legs” controversy, Richa said: "I am not aware of this controversy but I feel, if she was an athlete or swimmer and if she would have had posted her picture, then also people would have shown problem with it."
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"Women are trolled all the time, it is not because it's a holy month of Ramadan or anything. Even on any other normal day if she would have put picture like this, then also there would have been horrible comments."
Richa was present at the launch of A kreations Hair and Beyond salon in Mumbai on Friday.She also said that "People can only comment on things, so it shouldn't matter much.""I don't think it is something to be discussed also and media people should also be aware of that," said the actress.
When Richa was asked about the importance of looking presentable and good, she said: "As an actor, it is important because it is visual medium and people look at your beauty, hair and fashion.""I try to be as natural as possible and on regular days, I don't wear makeup...," added Richa.
Her next projects include Fukrey Returns and talking about that, she said: The shoot of the film is complete. It is in editing stage and it will release in December." Fukrey Returns is directed by Mrighdep Singh Lamba. It also stars Pulkit Samrat, Ali Fazal, Varun Sharma,Vishakha Singh and Priya Anand.
(With IANS Inputs)
