Better late than never, as Bollywood bigwigs join Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) protests after a long silence on most social issues. Last night, it was none other than Deepika Padukone who made a surprising decision to join the JNU protests days before the release of her film Chhapaak.
Many people from Bollywood joined the protested on Monday. From filmmakers and writers to actors like Deepika Padukone.
This picture speaks a thousand words! #DeepikaPadukone at the JNU protests in Delhi. #JNUUnderAttack pic.twitter.com/VJFnnOLAd2
— Filmfare (@filmfare) January 7, 2020
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Fans and other people alike are lauding the actor’s bravery of going up against the state’s bigots. This show of support has consequences though. Pundits say that it will definitely affect ticket sales to Chhappak, which has been produced by the actress herself.
It takes guts to do this two days before the release of a high stake, important film. https://t.co/ee76wyexuw
— Rana Ayyub (@RanaAyyub) January 7, 2020
Actor @deepikapadukone meeting #AisheGhosh in #JNU. She's at ground zero despite knowing the backlash it will receive from RW goons who will attempt to boycott her film which releases in two days. Coming from Deepika who has largely been silent on political issues this is BIG. pic.twitter.com/xaNTHpezfU
— Suresh Mathew (@Suresh_Mathew_) January 7, 2020
Others thanked her for speaking up when she’s in the position to do so.
More power to you @deepikapadukone and thank you for your solidarity and support. You might be abused or trolled today, but history will remember you for your courage and standing by the idea of India. pic.twitter.com/q9WkXODchL
— Kanhaiya Kumar (@kanhaiyakumar) January 7, 2020
Soon enough #ISupportDeepika and #boycottchhapaak were trending in India. BJP Bhakhts are designating the BNU students as ‘anti-nationalist’ and alleged that all those who support them fall in the same category.
RT if you will Boycott Movies of @deepikapadukone for her Support to #TukdeTukdeGang and Afzal Gang pic.twitter.com/LN5rpwjDmT
— Tajinder Bagga (@TajinderBagga) January 7, 2020
https://twitter.com/SwamiGeetika/status/1214735483604848640
Things went as far as creating a conspiracy involving Pakistan Army and Deepika Padukone.
https://twitter.com/rajivazad/status/1214728728405671936
Others called it a publicity stunt. They pointed out Deepika Padukone’s silence on a similar incident when police were beating up Kashmiri students.
https://twitter.com/Being_Vinita/status/1214742822890430464
https://twitter.com/Being_Vinita/status/1214748326576308224
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While speaking to a local media outlet the Padmavaat actress also voiced that this was a proud moment for her.
“I feel proud that we are not scared. I think to be able to express ourselves. I think the fact we are thinking about this and about the future of our country,”
Oddly like much of Bollywood the actress has been dead-silent on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA 2019) protests.
BNU Protests
The BNU protests were orchestrated following an attack on JNU students and teachers by masked suspects. The attackers used sledgehammers, sticks and other makeshift weapons.
The suspects are allegedly linked to a student group backed by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). That would explain the lack of action on the issue so far.
The attack took place during a university meeting with student leaders regarding a hike in hostel fees.
Assalaam-O-Alaikum.
I was reading about joining the protester of JNU by Deepika Padukone. She is a courageous women in a way standing against the atrocities of the Modi govt.