Actor Lin Laishram is concerned about the lack of response to the current issue in Bollywood, and has shared a video urging people to speak up about the violence erupting in Manipur.
Actor Lin Laishram is concerned about the rise of violence in her native Manipur and questions Bollywood’s silence on the issue.
Laishram and other Manipuris are feeling helpless due to the crisis, with people struggling for basic necessities such as food, petrol, and water. At least 98 people have died in battles between Meitei and Kukis communities..
Laishram’s mother had told her that they were not able to sleep last week due to gunshots and burning of homes. Violence is getting normalise, and Laishram is unable to travel to her state to bring her family back.At this moment, the actor asks why Hindi film industry celebs aren’t showing up to show support for the state during this difficult time.
The actor, who has been a part of films such as Om Shanti Om, Mary Kom, and Rangoon, argues that India is ruled by Bollywood and cricket, and that people don’t care about what is happening in another state of the country.She is hopeful that feels even one post from a big celebrity can help in garnering a lot of support, but unfortunately, nobody has come forward yet.
The actor expresses her disappointment at the lack of unity among celebrities in the fight against violence. She argues that it is a shame that everyone has turned a blind eye to the violence and that there is no gain from it. She encourages them to be with them in good times, not bad times, and to be with them in good times and not bad times.