Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Bollywood Stars Stay Silent on Controversial Issues
Sonam Wangchuk, an activist, went on a hunger strike to demand accountability in India's examination system and the resignation of the Education Minister.
Only a few Bollywood stars, like Hrithik Roshan and Sonakshi Sinha, publicly supported him.
Most big stars stayed silent.
Aamir Khan had to clarify that his character in the movie 3 Idiots was not based on Wangchuk, which caused a social media storm.
Some people think Bollywood stars are silent because they don't want to risk their careers or alienate their audience.
They prefer to stay neutral on controversial issues.
Sonam Wangchuk went on an indefinite fast demanding accountability in India's examination system and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Only a few Bollywood stars, including Hrithik Roshan and Sonakshi Sinha, publicly supported Wangchuk.
Aamir Khan clarified that his character in 3 Idiots was not based on Wangchuk, sparking a social media debate.
Many Bollywood stars stay silent on controversial issues to avoid backlash and maintain their careers.
Deepika Padukone faced political backlash after appearing at a student protest in 2020, affecting her film's commercial prospects.
- Who
- Bollywood stars and activists
- What
- Silence on controversial issues and the integrity of India's examination system
- When
- During Sonam Wangchuk's indefinite fast and the resurfacing of old interviews
- Where
- India, specifically in the context of Bollywood and social media
- Why
- Fear of backlash, personal gain, and political neutrality
- Activist
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Education Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Film
- 3 Idiots
- Director
- Rajkumar Hirani
- Actor
- Aamir Khan
- Issue
- Integrity of India's examination system
- Reason for Silence
- Fear of backlash, personal gain, and political neutrality