The recent horrifying incident of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a medical college in Kolkata shooked the nation. Several people including Bollywood celebs expressed grief towards the shocking tragedy. Priyanka Chopra, Ayushmann Khurrana, Hrithik Roshan, Kriti Sanon, and more celebrities expressed their anger on the internet. They even stand in support of the doctor family demanding justice. As India celebrated its 78th Independence Day, several celebrities questioned the independence and freedom when this terrifying event took place just a few days ago.
Global icon Priyanka Chopra shared a story on her Instagram account reposting a BBC photo that featured a person holding a sign which read “Who will speak for her if you don't?” She reshared the post with a sad emoji. Ayushmann Khurrana recites an emotional poem about the Kolkata rape murder case. He demands justice for the victim through his poem which is titled, “Kaash Main Bhi Ladka Hoti”.
Hrithik Roshan says he stand in support of the doctor’s family and demands justice. He penned a long note on his Twitter account, which read, “Yes we need to evolve into a society where we ALL feel equally safe. But that is going to take decades. It's going to hopefully happen with sensitizing and empowering our sons and daughters. The next generations will be better. We will get there.”
Yes we need to evolve into a society where we ALL feel equally safe. But that is going to take decades. It’s going to hopefully happen with sensitizing and empowering our sons and daughters. The next generations will be better. We will get there. Eventually. But what in the…
— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) August 15, 2024
Kriti Sanon raised a concern over women's security in India. Her Instagram post read, “While we celebrate our 78th year of Independence and feel proud on how far we've come as a country globally.. it breaks my heart to see the terrifying reality that women are still not Safe in their own country. There is absolutely no fear in the people who commit these inhumane acts. And even today, its the woman being blamed for being a victim!!!”
Suhana Khan took to her Instagram stories sharing Navya Nanda’s post which read, "Yet another horrific rape has unfolded in front of our eyes. First and most importantly, let us pray for her and her family. Women have always played a very important role in the growth and development of our country. The workplace, the classroom and the home must be an enabling and safe space for us.Men and women need to unite against those mindsets and belief systems that continuously objectify women or think of them as easy prey."