Kolkata rape and murder case: Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan express solidarity
Alia Bhatt
The recent brutal rape and murder of a woman doctor in the premises of Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has left the entire country in shock. Several Bollywood celebrities took to social media to express their solidarity with the victim and her family and demand justice.
Stars like Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sara Ali Khan, Vijay Verma, Triptii Dimri, Parineeti Chopra and Richa Chadha were some of the celebrities who took to social media to react on the gruesome incident.
Alia Bhatt voiced her shock and concern over the incident. On Wednesday night, she shared a post that read, "Another brutal rape. Another day of realisation that women are not safe, anywhere. Another horrific atrocity to remind us that it's been over a decade since the Nirbhaya tragedy, but still nothing much has changed."
Richa Chadha addressed West Bengal Mamata Banerjee directly and demanded justice for the victim.
The women of this country expect a fair and impartial investigation from you @MamataOfficial , and swift justice.
You’re the only woman currently to occupy the post of Chief Minister. #JusticeForMoumita
We are watching you.
Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar wrote, "Still waiting on the day all women can be independent and safe" on her Instagram handle.
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Kareena Kapoor Khan shared a post that read, "12 years later, the same story, the same protest. But we are still waiting for change."
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Sara Ali Khan shared a post on her Instagram story and demanded "justice for women".
Amitabh Bachchan's granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda wrote, "Yet another horrific rape has unfolded in front of our eyes. First and most importantly, let us pray for her and her family. Women have always played a very important role in the growth and development of our country. The workplace, the classroom and the home must be an enabling and safe space for us. Men and women need to unite against those mindsets and belief systems that continuously objectify women or think of them as easy prey."
The incident involves the rape and murder of a 31-year-old post-graduate trainee doctor on the premises of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9. The horrific incident has triggered widespread protests across the nation.