Deepika Padukone left without addressing the crowd at the protest.
Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone on Tuesday was seen outside Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi. The actor joined a protest against violence in the JNU campus.
Deepika was in New Delhi to promote her upcoming film Chhapaak, also starring Vikrant Massey in the lead role. The Meghna Gulzar directorial is based on the life of acid attack survivor and social activist Laxmi Agarwal.
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While Deepika Padukone is yet to speak about the violence at JNU, the actor earlier today told PTI, “I feel proud about it that people are coming out — be it on the streets or wherever they are — they are raising their voice and expressing themselves as it is important. If we want to see change in life and society, it is important that a point of view be put forward.”
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While speaking with the Bollywood Hungama, Kartik Aaryan said, “Of course, I respect what Deepika did yesterday and I hope a lot of people would stand up and a lot of citizens should come ahead and talk about it. Strict actions are needed. The way these things are happening, this is not our country, these things should not happen here."
"No matter which political party you support, do u support violence? Don't visuals of bleeding students and teachers shake you up? We can't sit on the fence any longer. Kudos to Deepika Padukone for showing up, & all those who spoke for speaking up. This is not the time to stay quiet," tweeted Sonakshi Sinha.
"Deepika Padukone is a hero," tweeted Chinmayi Sripaada.
"#DeepikaPadukone is so tall that Bhakt trolls' comments don't reach her only," tweeted comedian and writer Atul Khatri.
"More power to you @deepikapadukone. Can’t wait to watch #Chhapaak tonight. United we stand," tweeted Bhumi Pednekar.
"There comes a tipping point in everyone's life. I guess the violence in JNU was Deepika's. Salutations Deepika. The country will rember this act of courage," filmmaker Aparna Sen tweeted.
"Rock star deepikapadukone. #enoughsaid," tweeted actor Huma Qureshi.
"So proud of @deepikapadukone for everything she stands for. Thank you #StudentsofIndia for putting life back in our country. Thanks for all who stood up... And a big thanks to conflict creators for accidentally waking up and uniting India," tweeted Saurabh Shukla.
"She took a stand. She stood by the youth seeking justice. It is the only thing that matters. #DeepikaPadukone," tweeted artist Swastika Mukherjee.
"You know why #DeepikaPadukone is tall & graceful because she has a spine," tweeted journalist Maha Siddiqui.
"People who carried acid into JNU are boycotting Chhapaak," tweeted Amit Tandon.
Actor-politician Raj Babbar took to Twitter and wrote, "This is callous. Those calling to boycott #Chhapaak because @deepikapadukone went to #JNU are forgetting the movie is about an acid attack survivour whose story Deepika has dared to share. How can one forget the cause the brave actress has espoused? #ISupportDeepika."
As slongans of “azadi”, raised by former JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar, resonated through the air at JNU, the campus had a surprise guest on Tuesday. At 7.45 pm, Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone arrived at the university to lend solidarity to JNU Students’ Union (JNUSU) president Aishe Ghosh. A member of her team said she wanted to “express her anguish at the JNU violence”.
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Former JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar posted on Twitter, "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."
"Thank you @deepikapadukone for giving this movement a mainstream narrative. For using your position to choose the correct path. It always comes to the women and yes, they do deliver! Big love sister! #WeAreWithJNU #noplaceforfascism," actor Sayani Gupta said via Twitter.