The gruesome murder and rape news of a doctor on night duty in Kolkata is making the rounds on social media. As citizens across the country protest against the horrific atrocities against women, demanding swift justice for the doctor, actors and influences are using their powerful spaces to join the movement. Catch glimpses of this rage on their posts and stories
Malavika Mohanan Voices Her Distress
Malavika Mohanan recently addressed the pressing social challenges faced by women, particularly in light of the tragic rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. In an interview with India Today, the actor emphasised the need to address societal mindsets to tackle the root causes of violence against women.
Reflecting on the incident, Malavika expressed her deep distress, stating, "It broke my heart because, during our promotions, I was advocating for female empowerment and playing a character who stands up for herself. Then this happened. I was so shaken because it's such a large conversation.”
She further elaborated on the issue, highlighting the pervasive nature of harmful mindsets, saying, "How do we get to the root of this and just stop it? It makes you feel helpless. It happens all the time. It's the mindset. It's a patriarchal mindset. But it's not just about blaming men; it's about addressing the mindset itself. Many women also subscribe to this mindset. We need to attack that, get to the root of it, and... I have so much to say. I could go on.”
Ayushmann's hard-hitting poetry
Writer and actor Ayushmann Khurana took to his Instagram and shared a heart-wrenching poetry called "Kaash Mai Bhi Ladka Hoti." He has written this piece himself and narrates it on Instagram reel.
The post immediately went viral as it had space and context for every girl to relate with. It also received a thanks from the doctors' community. Dr_cuterus commented, "Thank you the fraternity appreciates your support so much."
Hrithik Roshan sends support to the victim's family
Hrithik Roshan took to platform X and wrote, "Right now justice would be to put a hard stop to such atrocities. And the only way to do that is a punishment so harsh that it scares the living daylights of such perpetrators. That's what we need. Perhaps? I stand with the victim's family in seeking justice for their daughter and I stand with all the doctors that were attacked last night."
Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor write posts
Kareena recalls the Nirbhaya Case that happened 12 years ago. The Delhi Gang and Rape Murder Case was the brutal fate of Nirbhaya, a physiotherapy intern. She was gangraped in a moving bus in South Delhi. Many people are drawing parallels with this case and calling the Kolkata Rape Murder Case #Nirbhaya2.0.
Here's what KKK writes, "12 years later. The same story. The same protest. But we are still waiting for change."
Fans write, "Finally someone who uses their position for the right thing. Respect!"
Alia Bhatt echoes the same pain through her Instagram post. "Another brutal rape. Another day of realisation that women are not safe anywhere..." she writes.
Aaj wish karne ka mann nahi kar raha: Kriti Sanon
Sanon says it breaks her heart to see that even after 78 years of Independence "women are still not safe in their own country." She makes a very valid point that if a woman's basic safety is at stake, can we really call her free?
Kriti Sanon took to her Instagram and shared her thoughts with the caption, "Heavy heart and angry soul. Aaj wish karne ka mann nahi kiya."
Influencers Kusha Kapila, Ankush Bahuguna and Dolly Singh raise their voice
Ankush Bahuguna took to his Instagram and said how he owes all women an apology, "All of us (men) are part of the problem," he writes. He says sorry to "each and every woman whose existence has been terrorised by men. You don't deserve this. Nobody deserves this."
Kusha Kapila shares the post below on her story and writes, "All of it adds up. It all starts with Normalisation."
Kapila feels that no women should let sexist jokes, locker room conversations, and rape jokes pass as innocent or harmless humour. They become the stepping stones that give men the confidence to use force and commit other heinous crimes against women.
Dolly Singh wishes "Happy Independence Day to Men and Men only." She uses sarcasm to deliver a monologue about how women were never and never can be free. Freedom is exclusive to men. Get ready to jerk a tear. Dolly Singh's monologue is way too real.
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