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Bollywood has Deepika Padukone's back as she gets backlash for visiting JNU

Bollywood has Deepika Padukone's back as she gets backlash for visiting JNU

The actor's visit received a mixed response with people either calling her brave or calling for a boycott of her film.
09 Jan, 2020

Deepika Padukone visited Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) to stand in solidarity with the students after a group of masked vandals attacked the campus on Sunday, leaving many injured.

A few Bollywood celebrities, including Sonam Kapoor and Mahesh Bhatt, had previously condemned the violent attack. Padukone, who was in the capital to promote her film Chhapaak, headed down to the protest against the attack herself which was happening outside the university's campus, where she also met President of the Jawaharlal Nehru Students Association Aishe Ghosh.

The move received a mixed response on social media, where folks either called her brave for taking such a stance, or called for a boycott of her film.

Her fraternity, the one that has been comparatively vocal about the recent political climate at least, made sure to commend her for what she did:

Comments

Dr Vikas Jamwal Jan 09, 2020 01:43pm
PR Strategy backfired.
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Ajay Kumar Jan 09, 2020 03:55pm
Bollywood actors are mean. They do everything for publicity of thier films. Its not new to create sensation before release of thier movie.
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Tony Soprano Jan 09, 2020 05:56pm
@Dr Vikas Jamwal - How is it a PR stunt? She knew very well that going to JNU would unleash an army of right wing trolls. If anything she should be commended for her bravery.
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Ibrahim S Jan 09, 2020 06:44pm
Indian friend please watch out, the RSS is dividing your nation .
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Happy Jan 09, 2020 09:23pm
Bravo, DP! Chaapak will be a great success. Staying on the side of truth always win in the end - painful as it my be. Where are the other celebs? JNU and the law enforcers must find out who the basked terrorists were and make them pay for the damage - physical and emotional.
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Imran Jan 09, 2020 10:28pm
I wonder what was the purpose of walking into controversy and walking away - without saying anything. This incident could turn out to be her professional demise.
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M. Saeed Jan 09, 2020 11:52pm
Hail the brave lady. Not many can have courage to face even the possibility of police brutality.
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HR Jan 10, 2020 12:11am
@Tony Soprano I agree with you 100 %
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raja hindustani Jan 10, 2020 12:29am
@Dr Vikas Jamwal But her.movie will be hit just like Padmavat.
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Anonymouseee Jan 10, 2020 03:41am
Excellent work Deepika. We stand with you. Haters will hate.
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TQ Jan 10, 2020 07:21am
WOW, what a wonderful strength of character Deepika has. Magnificent!!.
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