After meeting Sonam Wangchuk during his hunger strike, Swara Bhasker said fear may have stopped many Bollywood celebrities from speaking out. She added that social causes should not depend on celebrity endorsement to remain important.
Actress Swara Bhasker has spoken about Bollywood's limited participation in supporting climate activist and educator Sonam Wangchuk amid his hunger strike. Responding to criticism over why several celebrities have not backed him, Swara suggested that fear of repercussions may have stopped many actors from speaking out. Her remarks came after she visited Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to meet Wangchuk on the 17th day of his indefinite hunger strike.
Swara Bhasker Explains Bollywood's Silence On Sonam Wangchuk
They Know If They Speak Too Much...'
In an interview with The Lallantop, Swara said, "They’re not coming after seeing what happened to me. They know that if they speak too much, what happened to Swara Bhasker could happen to them as well. That’s why they are staying away."
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