Soni Razdan, Shabana Azmi and Swara Bhasker rally behind Sonam Wangchuk
Prominent Indian actors including Soni Razdan, Shabana Azmi, and Swara Bhasker have publicly expressed support for activist Sonam Wangchuk. While some have urged him to end his hunger strike for health reasons, others have visited the protest site to show solidarity with his cause.
Why it matters
Celebrity involvement amplifies the visibility of social protests, potentially pressuring government authorities to address the underlying grievances.
As Ladakhi activist Sonam Wangchuk's indefinite hunger strike continues at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, concern over his health has prompted several members of the film fraternity to speak out. Veteran actor Soni Razdan and Shabana Azmi have joined a growing list of celebrities urging Wangchuk to end his fast, saying the movement still needs his leadership and voice.Soni Razdan shares an emotional messageSoni Razdan, best known for films like 'Raazi' and '36 Chowringhee Lane', took to Instagram to post a heartfelt poem dedicated to Wangchuk, requesting him to take care of his health and call off the hunger strike.She wrote, "Dear Sonam Wangchuk, For your health, we all do pray. Please do not leave us in this way. Please live to fight another day. Please stay.
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