Bollywood Stars Avoid Supporting Sonam Wangchuk's Protest Due to Fear of Repercussions

In an interview with The Lallantop, Swara Bhasker discussed why many Bollywood celebrities are avoiding supporting Sonam Wangchuk's protest, citing fear of repercussions similar to what she faced. Wangchuk's indefinite hunger strike at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar demands accountability over NEET examination irregularities and broader education reforms. Swara urged people not to rely on celebrity endorsements for public causes, emphasizing the significance of the issues themselves. She visited the protest site earlier this week, sharing support messages on Instagram. Aamir Khan also addressed Wangchuk’s fast at the London Indian Film Festival, clarifying that 3 Idiots was not based on him but expressing concern for his health and urging an end to the strike.