Bollywood reacts to CAA: Hrithik Roshan, Sushant Singh express solidarity with students, Varun Dhawan refuses to pick sides

Four days after the violent protests broke in the National Capital and several other parts of the country over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), Bollywood stars are still taking to Twitter to voice their opinion on the current state of affairs. Actor Varun Dhawan and Hrithik Roshan are the latest celebs to voice their opinions on the much-debated issue.

Hrithik Roshan expressed his concerns over the raging protests on the microblogging site, writing “I am deeply saddened by the unrest across various educational institutions of our country”. Varun Dhawan, on the other hand, was highly diplomatic and non-committal in his response, saying, I am trying to be ‘responsible’ in what I say.

Hrithik Roshan hoped and prayed for peace to return as soon as possible and ended his tweet by saying, ‘I salute the world’s youngest democracy’.


Varun Dhawan said that he did not take a stand on the nationwide protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act because as a public figure, he wants to be ‘responsible’ with his statement.

The actor said many versions about the protests are being reported and it would be wrong to express an opinion on the subject when one is in doubt.

Speaking at the trailer launch of the upcoming film ‘Street Dancer 3D’, he said "We are sitting here in Mumbai, right now something else is happening in other parts of the country. It's wrong of us to comment about what's happening over there until we don't see that, until we are 100 per cent aware what's happening."

Actor Sushant Singh was recently in the news because he had taken to the streets to participate in the protests. He later hinted that his views may have cost him his hosting gig in a TV channel.

When asked about the silence of Bollywood personalities on the issue, Sushant said "Maybe people who are not speaking about it, they don't have any issues with it. Why should we wait for someone to speak up? In which country stars have brought revolution? It is only the youth or the common man."

(With inputs from PTI)

From A Prolific Screenwriter To Versatile Actor: Kader Khan Over The Years

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Veteran actor Kader Khan, who spelled talent and versatility in Bollywood, passed away on December 31, 2018.

The actor, who last appeared in Ali Abbas Chaudhary's 'Masti Nahi Sasti' in April 2017, was struggling with breathing problems in a Canada hospital. He was reportedly suffering from a degenerative disease called Progressive Supranuclear Palsy that causes loss of balance, difficulty in walking and dementia.

The Afghan-born Indian-Canadian screenwriter and comedian appeared in over 300 movies after making his debut in 1973.

Veteran actor Kader Khan, who spelled talent and versatility in Bollywood, passed away on December 31, 2018. The actor, who last appeared in Ali Abbas Chaudhary's 'Masti Nahi Sasti' in April 20..

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The actor was a prolific screenwriter for Bollywood films in the 1970s and 80s. His career kicked off as a screenwriter when director Narendra Bedi hired him to write the script for 'Jawani Diwani' in 1972. This marked his debut as a dialogue writer. Khan also wrote and assisted dialogue writing for movies like 'Himmatwala', 'Sarfarosh', 'Jeo Aur Jeene Do', 'Tohfa' and 'Qaidi'.

In pic: Kader Khan (L), Govinda (R)

The actor was a prolific screenwriter for Bollywood films in the 1970s and 80s. His career kicked off as a screenwriter when director Narendra Bedi hired him to write the script for 'Jawani Diwani'..

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Kader Khan made many friends in Bollywood, and megastar Amitabh Bachchan was one of his close ones. The duo have appeared in movies like 'Mr Natwarlal' & 'Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan', and have been close since then.

The 'Pink' actor had sent out prayers hoping for Khan's quick recovery after he was hospitalised in Canada. Big B also shared a throwback picture of the two together.

In pic: Kader Khan (L), Amitabh Bachchan (R)

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Kader Khan made many friends in Bollywood, and megastar Amitabh Bachchan was one of his close ones. The duo have appeared in movies like 'Mr Natwarlal' & 'Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan', and have been cl..

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Khan was most appreciated for his portrayal in negative roles, and started getting many offers for the same in 1976.

He rose to fame from 'Parvarish', 'Dhan Dhaulat' & 'Lootmaar' after his performance as a villain.

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Khan was most appreciated for his portrayal in negative roles, and started getting many offers for the same in 1976. He rose to fame from 'Parvarish', 'Dhan Dhaulat' & 'Lootmaar' after his perfo..

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'Himmatwala' was Kader Khan's first attempt at comedy. From 1989, the actor was seen in lead comic roles.

The actor shared screen space with Govinda (left) in a number of movies.

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'Himmatwala' was Kader Khan's first attempt at comedy. From 1989, the actor was seen in lead comic roles. The actor shared screen space with Govinda (left) in a number of movies. (Image: www...

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Kader Khan aced in every field of acting.

He continued to entertain audience with movies like 'Akhiyon Se Goli Maare', 'Chalo Ishq Ladaaye', 'Suno Sasurjee', and 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi'.

Kader Khan aced in every field of acting. He continued to entertain audience with movies like 'Akhiyon Se Goli Maare', 'Chalo Ishq Ladaaye', 'Suno Sasurjee', and 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi'.

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