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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.
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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."
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"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”.
Read | JNU violence: Deepika Padukone stands in — and up
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.
Sushant Singh shared on Twitter, "Guts. Sheer bloody guts @deepikapadukone Welcome to the Resistance!! ?????????????????? #DeepikaPadukone #NewYearResolutionDefendConstitution #Resistance #IndiaAgainstViolence #IndiaAgainstCAA_NPR_NRC #SOSJNU"
Director Nikkhil Advani wrote on Twitter, "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"
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Screenwriter Aniruddha Guha posted on Twitter, "Cynics who think @deepikapadukone’s appearance at #JNU is a publicity stunt, remember this: The right wing publicly threatened to chop her nose off, *and* delayed her film’s release, only 2 years ago. Don’t pretend like she isn’t aware of the stakes."
Politician Gaurav Gogoi tweeted, "Art and culture is an integral part of our society. It’s speaks a language and touches hearts in a way that nothing else can. Every revolutionary period was accompanied by a powerful movement in art, music and film. Today we need more Indian artists teaching us to love and heal."
Biocon chairperson and MD Kiran Mazumdar Shaw took to Twitter and wrote, "Huge respect for @deepikapadukone - your integrity defines your character ??"
Screenwriter Juhi Chaturvedi tweeted, "Your courage is inspiring @deepikapadukone! you truly are incredible!"
"#DeepikaPadukone I applaud your commitment...and your courage! You are a HERO!! ????," Simi Garewal said via Twitter.
Payal Rohatgi shared on Twitter, "Meghna Gulzar brainwashed Deepika Padukone to visit some #JNUSU president who let goons inside d campus to stop @ABVPVoice students from registering 4 new seminar. Leftists r frustrated as their midnight drinking binge has stopped. Deepika looks an idiot to me ? #BoycottChhapaak"
Sudhir Mishra wrote on Twitter, "@deepikapadukone has displayed amazing grace and compassion. Respect!"
Vishal Dadlani posted on Twitter, "Full support and thanks to @deepikapadukone for showing courage that a LOT of people from Bollywood don't. Those downtrending #Chhapaak, you have already lost! Your petty hatred CANNOT stop brave women! #ChhapaakIsABLOCKBUSTER ! Mark my words, and trend THAT!"
"I have been saying so. Women are stronger beings. RESPECT @deepikapadukone," filmmaker Anubhav Sinha said via Twitter.
Swara Bhasker tweeted, "Good on you @deepikapadukone ??????????????"
The hastag #BoycottChhapaak is currently trending on Twitter. Deepika Padukone's film Chhapaak will hit screens on January 10.
Filmmaker Rakesh Sharma tweeted, "Perhaps this is a moment bigger than Shabana Azmi, during an award ceremony, condemning Safdar Hashmi’s brutal killing. The times are far worse, government harsher & vindictive. An act of courage by #DeepikaPadukone, already a target of RW boycott-calls."
Politician Milind Deora shared on Twitter, "Insinuating that @deepikapadukone visited #JNU to promote her film means you’re ignorant as hell! She has much to lose & could have easily chosen to sit on the fence like everyone else. Tough being an artist these days: damned if you do & damned if you don’t. #DeepikaPadukone"
Film trade analyst Sumit Kadel wrote on Twitter, "As a film critic, I won't review #Chhapaak. I can't watch a movie of a lead actress who shares stage with people who chants slogans to break India. Desh k gaddaro k saath jo mehez apni film k promotion liye khadi ho jaaye, uski film dekhna sharmanaak hoga. Shame on #DeepikaPadukone."
"Let’s not forget she is also the producer of the films .. stakes are even higher. Mad respect for @deepikapadukone," Anurag Kashyap said via Twitter.
TV producer and quiz master Siddhartha Basu posted on Twitter, "Showing solidarity. Standing up for what's right, whatever the consequences. Way to go, @deepikapadukone."
Writer Kanika Dhillon tweeted, "@deepikapadukone! Students are the heroes of these protests- they r the face and the voice! And when their beloved heros n icons go and stand besides them...That’s when the echoes get louder!"