The recent rape incidents with female children in various parts of the country have left the people devastated. There were online and offline protests which were also joined by Bollywood stars.
The situation set an alarm in the country where nobody wanted to be silent. Everybody spoke about the matter and criticised it in whatever way possible.
However, Bollywood’s megastar Amitabh Bachchan who is quite active on social media remained silent.
Even when he was asked about it during his upcoming film 102 Not Out’s media conference, he refused to speak. As per ANI, Amitabh Bachchan said-
“Even discussing this issue feels disgusting, don’t bring up this issue. It is terrible to even talk about it.”
Even discussing this issue feels disgusting, don't bring up this issue. It is terrible to even talk about it: Amitabh Bacchan on being asked about his views on rapes in the country as an ambassador of 'Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao' (ANI) pic.twitter.com/ongGXlZJtz
— NDTV (@ndtv) April 19, 2018
His statement didn’t go well with Pooja Bhatt who took to Twitter and criticised him. She tweeted-
I can’t help being reminded of a film called #Pink. Can our images on screen please be reflected in reality? 🙏
I can’t help being reminded of a film called #Pink. Can our images on screen please be reflected in reality? 🙏 https://t.co/JHnc8PLDXY
— Pooja Bhatt (@PoojaB1972) April 20, 2018
Twitterati also agreed with Pooja’s thoughts and this is how they reacted-
1
This is soooo shocking for this double standard people who people look up to…
— Malabika Dutta (@MalabikaDutta2) April 21, 2018
2
Wow brave tweet. Complete support
— سلمان (@mmsalmaan) April 21, 2018
3
What will #Pink do? There are many instances crime against women in our ancient scriptures and punishment also to them given….But what happened?…
— theskpd (@theskpd) April 21, 2018
4
@SrBachchan well done pooja! At least someone is there to give it to hypocrites like him.he won't say a thing coz a movie is coming n he don't wana upset certain ppl.
— Thenysh (@kkashaan) April 21, 2018
5
let Pink sequal come, Big B ll again start fighting for women rights, so his Film can get right publicity.
— As-If (@Rahmandesu) April 21, 2018
6
Pese feko tab mu kholenge ye
— FreeSpirit (@Freespiritsark3) April 21, 2018
7
Does Mr.B statement indicate that the political wind is blowing in a different direction?
Is it coming from Big B or Mr. Hypocrisy 😋— Ranjeet Rajan (@ZimplyRajan) April 21, 2018
What are your thoughts on it?