Several Indian celebrities have spoken out against what they describe as selective outrage, questioning why loud voices on Gaza have remained silent over recent hate crimes against Hindus in Bangladesh. Bollywood actresses Janhvi Kapoor and Kajal Aggarwal were among those who condemned the mob lynching of a Hindu man Dipu Chandra Das and highlighted growing attacks on the Hindu minority. Expressing concern over the deteriorating situation, celebrities pointed to reports of Islamist mobs targeting Hindus, vandalising shops, and setting homes on fire, urging people to acknowledge and speak up against violence regardless of ideology.
Dipu Chandra Das was lynched by a mob in Mymensingh city following allegations of blasphemy, leading to a massive outrage. The 30-year-old worked as a factory worker and was attacked by his co-workers after the allegations spread rapidly within the factory premises. An angry mob surrounded the victim and beat him severely, leading to his tragic death. The mob hung the dead body on a tree and set it on fire. Days later, another Hindu man was beaten to death by a mob in Bangladesh’s Rajbari district, raising fresh concerns over mob violence. Police said the incident occurred in Hosendanga village of Kalimohor union in Pangshaupazila, where the victim, identified as Amrit Mondal, also known as Samrat, was attacked over allegations of extortion.
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In a post on Instagram, titled "Dipu Chandra Das", Janhvi Kapoor called it "hypocrisy" when such "inhumane and barbaric" acts fail to induce a response in support of those suffering.
"What is happening in Bangladesh is barbaric. It is slaughter, and it is not an isolated incident. If you don't know about his inhumane public lynching, read about it, see the videos, ask the questions. And if despite all of this you feel no rage, then it is exactly this kind of hypocrisy that will destroy us before we know it. We will continue to cry about things halfway across the globe while our own brothers and sisters are burnt to death (sic)," Janhvi Kapoor said.
She also stressed the need for calling out communal extremism. Janhvi wrote, "Communal discrimination and extremism in any and every form, whether we are the victims or the perpetrators - needs to be called out and condemned before we forget our humanity. We are pawns that believe we reside on either side of an invisible line. Recognise this. And equip yourself with knowledge so u can take a stand for the innocent lives that are continuously lost and terrorised in this communal crossfire.”
Manoj Joshi Brings In Gaza Reference
Hera Pheri actor Manoj Joshi said, "Everyone comes forward when something happens in Gaza or Palestine, but when a Hindu is killed in Bangladesh, it is very sad that nobody comes forward. Time will give its answer."
Kajal Aggarwal Shares "All Eyes On Bangladesh Hindus" Insta Story
Actress Kajal Aggarwal posted an "All Eyes On Bangladesh Hindus" story on her Instagram to express her concern over the extremism in the country.
The poster shared by Kajal showed a man (a visual reference to Dipu Chandra Das) set ablaze and hung from a tree. "Wake up Hindus, silence won't save you," the poster read.
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Tony Kakkar Calls Out Religious Discrimination
Singer Tony Kakkar's new release, "Chaar Log" makes a direct reference to Das's lynching. The song demands raising questions to those responsible and takes a firm stand against religious discrimination.
Jaya Prada Calls Out Attack On Hindus
Actor and former MP Jaya Prada expressed deep anguish and concern over the recent incident in Bangladesh, strongly condemning the violence and calling for collective action and justice.
"Today I am very unhappy, my heart is bleeding, thinking how such brutality can be done to a person in Bangladesh. An innocent Hindu person Dipu Chandra Das was lynched by a mob. They not only killed him, but set him on fire after tying him to a tree. Is this the new Bangladesh? It is not normal violence; it is a mob lynching. It is an attack on Hindu religion. Our temples are being demolished, the women are being attacked, how long will we be silent? We are silent on the name of secularism, we should raise our voices, we should help the people there... We should together try to seek justice for them," she said.
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