The brutal rape and murder case of 8-year-old Asifa in India has sparked massive outrage throughout the country, and now, Bollywood – the nation’s largest film industry is taking it to the streets to mark their anger.
Along with thousands of Mumbai citizens, B-town celebs including Rajkummar Rao, Patralekha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna, Kiran Rao, Vishal Dadlani, Anushka Manchanda, Tara Sharma, Kalki Koechlin, Sona Mohapatra, Helen, amongst others joined the peaceful protest.
The celebs were seen holding placards asking for justice for the eight-year-old and other rape victims. Earlier, Bollywood stars like Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sonam Kapoor, Mini Mathur and others have also shared their picture and videos of themselves on social media voicing their concerns. However, names like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan have surprisingly been quiet.
What went down at the protest? Here’s the lowdown!
Singer Anushka Manchanda held a placard demanding punishment for the culprits.
Kiran Rao-Khan walked in holding a placard demanding justice.
Helen also joined the protest.
Kalki Koechlin came to the protest holding a placard talking about justice against rape and murder.
Aditi Rao-Hydari spoke questioned the role of authority.
Rajkumar Rao joined the protest as well.
Twinkle Khanna came along with her son, Aarav, and husband, Akshay Kumar.
