Deepika Padukone, on Tuesday evening, paid a surprise visit to Jawaharlal Nehru University(JNU) in the Capital to extend her support to the students and professors on protest with respect to the violence against them. The actress who was in Delhi to promote her upcoming film Chhapaak, joined Kanhaiya Kumar in the protest march and interacted with Aishe Ghosh, President of Students Union who suffered multiple severe injuries after a violent attack on her by a mob. Soon after pictures from her visit to JNU went viral, Twitterverse was clearly divided. While some supported the actress, some slammed her for making the visit a promotional stunt. However, amidst a bitter-sweet scenario on social media, Bollywood, without hesitating, extended its support to Deepika. Celebrities like Shabana Azmi, Anurag Kashyap, Vikrant Massey, Swara Bhasker, Pooja Bhatt, Richa Chadha and others applauded Deepika.

Shabana tweeted, "@deepikapadukone When she was attacked over Padmavat very few came forward to support her. She knows what it feels to be targetted and she has shown exemplary courage by supporting the JNU students with quiet grace, More power to Deepika Padukone."

@deepikapadukone When she was attacked over Padmavat very few came forward to support her. She knows what it feels to be targetted and she has shown exemplary courage by supporting the JNU students with quiet grace,More power to Deepika Padukone

— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) January 8, 2020

Anurag, in his tweet, said, "The female of the species is, and was, and will always be the strongest of the two #DeepikaPadukone . Chhapak first day all shows . Let’s all those who stand against the violence go to @bookmyshow and show them. Make our silent statement which will be the loudest." He further added, "Let’s not forget she is also the producer of the films .. stakes are even higher . Mad respect for @deepikapadukone" 

The female of the species is, and was, and will always be the strongest of the two #DeepikaPadukone . Chhapak first day all shows . Let’s all those who stand against the violence go to @bookmyshow and show them. Make our silent statement which will be the loudest .

— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) January 7, 2020

Let’s not forget she is also the producer of the films .. stakes are even higher . Mad respect for @deepikapadukone https://t.co/y5CPzSEedU

— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) January 7, 2020

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Deepika's Chhapaak co-star Vikrant said his heart swells with pride.

swells with pride. #JNUViolence @deepikapadukone pic.twitter.com/yNnZC3ENse

— Vikrant Massey (@masseysahib) January 7, 2020

Swara wrote, "Thank uuuuu for your support! Kudos to every single person who has spoken up. We welcome their solidarity and salute their resolve ! This is our fight for India! And the students are showing us the way! #LongLiveJNU" On the other hand, Pooja said, "Coupled with a conscience and a truly large heart.." Richa tweeted by writing, "Brava @deepikapadukone!"

Thank uuuuu for your support! Kudos to every single person who has spoken up. We welcome their solidarity and salute their resolve ! This is our fight for India! And the students are showing us the way! ♥ #LongLiveJNU https://t.co/8ybGeuWfXa

— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) January 7, 2020

Coupled with a conscience and a truly large heart.. https://t.co/lRLHUJuZeM

— Pooja Bhatt (@PoojaB1972) January 7, 2020

Brava @deepikapadukone !

— TheRichaChadha (@RichaChadha) January 7, 2020

Anubhav Sinha said, "I have been saying so. Women are stronger beings. RESPECT @deepikapadukone"

I have been saying so. Women are stronger beings.
RESPECT @deepikapadukone

— Anubhav Sinha (@anubhavsinha) January 7, 2020

Prakash Raj tweeted saying, "Thank you @deepikapadukone ... thank you for being a true INDIAN .."

Thank you @deepikapadukone ... thank you for being a true INDIAN .. pic.twitter.com/eHiYNCXA1R

— Prakash Raj (@prakashraaj) January 7, 2020

Nikkhil Advani said, "As producer today @deepikapadukone would’ve been standing in the preview theatres in Mumbai waiting to hear praise being showered on her maiden production. She instead chose to stand in solidarity with #JNUstudents knowing fully well the ramifications of her actions. #RESPECT"

As producer today @deepikapadukone would’ve been standing in the preview theatres in Mumbai waiting to hear praise being showered on her maiden production. She instead chose to stand in solidarity with #JNUstudents knowing fully well the ramifications of her actions. #RESPECT

— Nikkhil Advani (@nikkhiladvani) January 7, 2020

(Source: Twitter)