As the whole world is making efforts to assist the affectees amid the Pakistan floods that have affected millions, Bollywood remains silent. Mehwish Hayat is not only appalled by the silence but she’s also calling it out.
An example of the alarming impacts of climate change with its torrential rains and melting glaciers, over a third of Pakistan with parts of Balochistan, Punjab, and Sindh are flooded. Aside from global relief bodies like the United Nations, many individuals such as artists and celebrities have globally taken to their social media channels and raised awareness on the matter.
Many even helped to raise funds for the affectees.
So while Bollywood holds its silence, Mehwish Hayat expressed that she’s disappointed by their lack of empathy. The Ms. Marvel actress called on actors and celebrities from across the border to ‘rise above politics. In her Instagram story she said;
“The silence from the Bollywood fraternity is deafening. Suffering knows no nationality, race or religion – no better time for them to show us that they can rise above nationalist politics and care about their fans in Pakistan. We are hurting and a kind word or two would not go amiss.”
Meanwhile, Mehwish Hayat is making efforts to raise funds for the flood affectees. She shared a video in collaboration with Penny Appeal, a Muslim charity organization providing aid to people in over 30 crisis-hit countries, to appeal for aid for flood victims in Pakistan.
Popular Indian rapper Hirdesh Singh, AKA Yo Yo Honey Singh, also shared the video with the caption;
“Big up!”
Additionally, many international celebs such as Bella Hadid, Poorna Jagannathan, Jemima Goldsmith, and Riz Ahmed among others have also shared posts about the floods to spread awareness and ask for links to donate funds.
