Kamal Haasan voices support for Indian wrestling community protesting against sexual harassment
The ongoing protest by the wrestling community in India gains support from veteran actor Kamal Haasan
Kamal Haasan recently took to social media to show his support for the protests being held by the wrestling community in India. The head of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, has been accused of sexual harassment by several female wrestlers, and the community is planning a candle march from Jantar Mantar to India Gate in Delhi on Tuesday evening as their protest enters its second month.
A voice for justice
On Twitter, the actor wrote, “Today marks 1 month of protests by athletes of the wrestling fraternity. Instead of fighting for national glory, we have forced them to fight for personal safety. Fellow Indians, who deserves our attention, our national sporting icons or a politician with an extensive criminal history? #IStandWithMyChampions #WrestlersProtest.”
Many of Kamal’s fans joined in with their support using the hashtag ‘I Stand With My Champions,’ with one fan stating, “When most of the prominent Bollywood artists and celebrities have stayed silent on this issue, #KH is the only biggest star to come forward and support our national icons for their justice.”
A growing list of supporters
Kamal Haasan is not the only celebrity to have lent his voice to this protest. Pooja Bhatt, Sonu Sood, Gauahar Khan, Vidyut Jammwal, and Swara Bhasker have also used their platforms to amplify the wrestlers’ pleas for justice.
Vidyut Jammwal, an athlete himself, stated at an event, “They are our athletes and troubled, but first, they are the citizens of the country. They should be given the required help. I am an athlete, and I have a feeling if they would listen to them, things will change now.”
Kamal Haasan’s current projects
Kamal Haasan formed the political party Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) in 2018 in Tamil Nadu. He was last seen in Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Vikram last year, co-starring Fahadh Faasil, Vijay Sethupathi, and Kalidas Jayaram. Suriya also had a cameo in the film.
The actor is currently working on the long-delayed Indian 2, directed by S Shankar. The movie also stars Kajal Aggarwal, Siddharth, Rakul Preet Singh, and Gulshan Grover.
As the wrestling community’s protest continues, it is heartening to see prominent figures like Kamal Haasan using their platforms to support the cause of justice and accountability.
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