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Rajkummar Rao breaks silence on NEET protest: ‘Every voice deserves to be heard’… actor urges dialogue over confrontation
Amid the ongoing NEET protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, Rajkummar Rao appealed for empathy, peaceful dialogue and fair education, urging both students and authorities to work towards meaningful solutions.
Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao has shared a message in support of students participating in the ongoing NEET protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. While refraining from naming any political organisation, the actor stressed the importance of listening to young voices with empathy and respect.
The protests have gained national attention as students continue to demand greater accountability and reforms in the examination system following allegations surrounding the NEET paper leak.
‘Every voice deserves to be heard’
Taking to his Instagram Stories, Rajkummar Rao said that when young people feel unheard, it serves as a reminder that society must pay attention to their concerns.
The actor emphasised that every individual deserves to be heard with dignity, fairness and respect, adding that meaningful conversations are essential for resolving difficult issues.
Calls for peace and constructive dialogue
Along with expressing support for students, Rajkummar Rao urged protesters to remain peaceful and avoid violence.
According to the actor, violence from any side only creates deeper divisions and moves society further away from lasting solutions. He appealed to both students and authorities to engage with one another through compassion, openness and constructive dialogue.
He also highlighted that genuine and lasting change can only come through communication rather than confrontation.
Fair education is the foundation of progress
In his message, the Stree actor said that everyone ultimately shares the same goal—the growth of the nation.
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He added that fair and transparent education forms the foundation of that progress and encouraged all stakeholders to work together in the interest of students and the country’s future.
Several celebrities extend support
Rajkummar Rao joins several prominent personalities who have spoken publicly about the ongoing protests.
Actors including Diljit Dosanjh, Sonu Sood, Vir Das, Dia Mirza, Soha Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari, Rohit Saraf, Aayush Sharma, Prakash Raj, Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia Deshmukh, Bhumi Pednekar, Huma Qureshi, Preity Zinta, Nandita Das, Shabana Azmi, Imran Khan, and rapper Hanumankind have also expressed support for students while calling for transparency, accountability and peaceful resolution of the issue.
Upcoming projects
On the professional front, Rajkummar Rao was recently seen in the Netflix dark comedy Toaster, which also starred Sanya Malhotra. The film marked his debut as a producer under Kampa Films, alongside his wife Patralekhaa.
The actor will next appear in Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story, based on the life of noted public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam. He is also preparing to portray former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly in the upcoming biographical film Dada – The Sourav Ganguly Story.
