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Deepika Padukone visits JNU to stand in solidarity with students after violent attack

Deepika Padukone visits JNU to stand in solidarity with students after violent attack

"If we want to see change in life and society, it is important that a point of view be put forward," said the actor.
08 Jan, 2020

After many Bollywood celebrities like Sonam Kapoor and Mahesh Bhatt condemned the attack at Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi, Deepika Padukone decided to do more than post on social media.

The actor, who was in the capital to promote her film Chhapaak, decided to head down to the protest happening outside the university's campus, where she also met President of the Jawaharlal Nehru Students Association Aishe Ghosh, who was injured during the attack on Sunday.

"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," news agency PTI quoted her as saying.

At least 22 students and teachers were injured when a group of masked people attacked students at JNU, damaging the campus as they went from hostel to hostel. Many have since condemned the violence, with many celebs such as Vishal Bhardwaj, Anurag Kashyap and Taapsee Pannu protesting the act in Mumbai.

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Parvez Jan 08, 2020 04:35pm
Respect ........ brave woman.
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Dr Vikas Jamwal Jan 08, 2020 08:38pm
PR Strategy, money matters.
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Iqbal Jan 09, 2020 03:08am
Glad to see some Bollywood personalities standing up for justice. Only good people with courage take actions.
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TruthMatters Jan 09, 2020 04:52am
It takes a Hindu university (or at least one with a Hindu name and a Hindu majority of students) to get Indian celebrities to finally notice the turmoil that their country is in. Better later than never, I suppose.
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AZAM AKBAR Jan 09, 2020 07:13am
Big democracy or small democracy it makes no difference. Hitler and Mussolini were democratically elected and what they did against the human beings and humanity the whole world knows.
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Ramesh Jan 09, 2020 07:57am
Nothing BUT a publicity stunt for her next movie!
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S.Ahmad Washington D.C. Jan 09, 2020 08:43am
Hail the 21st century's Herr Modi!
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Shah Jan 09, 2020 08:59am
We have high respect for you! Brave lady standing with her beliefs!
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Johar Jan 09, 2020 10:38am
All praise for Deepika for having the courage to stand along with the oppressed at JNU. Shame on SRK and other Khans who have chickened out. No respect for them at all.
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Taj Jan 09, 2020 10:58am
She has just buried her career
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2thepoint Jan 09, 2020 01:12pm
Sorry ... the movie is not releasing in Pakistan and this stunt will drive away people from theaters in India. Period.
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