Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Swara Bhasker on Bollywood's Silence Over Sonam Wangchuk's Hunger Strike
Sonam Wangchuk, a climate activist and educator, went on a hunger strike for 21 days to protest against alleged problems in the NEET exam and the deaths of students related to it.
He was later taken to the hospital because he was not feeling well.
Actress Swara Bhasker visited him and talked about why many Bollywood celebrities are not supporting him.
She thinks they are afraid of facing problems like she did for speaking out.
Swara also said that important causes should not depend on celebrities and that the protest is about ensuring a better future for children in India.
Sonam Wangchuk went on a 21-day hunger strike protesting NEET exam irregularities and student deaths.
Swara Bhasker visited Wangchuk and attributed Bollywood's silence to fear of repercussions.
Bhasker emphasized that social causes should not depend on celebrity support.
Wangchuk was hospitalized on July 18 due to deteriorating health.
Bhasker expressed concern for her daughter's future in India.
- Who
- Sonam Wangchuk (activist), Swara Bhasker (actress)
- What
- Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike and Bollywood's silence
- When
- June 28 to July 18
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- Protest against NEET exam irregularities and student deaths
- Activist
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Hunger Strike Duration
- 21 days
- Reason for Strike
- NEET exam irregularities and student deaths
- Actress
- Swara Bhasker
- Location of Strike
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Hospitalization Date
- July 18
- Cause of Hospitalization
- Deteriorating health