‘If you feel no rage, this hypocrisy will destroy us...’ Janhvi Kapoor condemns Bangladesh violence

Actress Janhvi Kapoor has condemned the killing of Dipu Chandradas in Bangladesh, where the young man was allegedly tied to a tree and set on fire by a mob, calling the incident brutal and barbaric.

Expressing shock over the violence, the actor shared a strongly worded response through Instagram Stories, urging people to confront communal extremism and speak out against such acts.

Reacting strongly to the incident, Janhvi wrote, "What is happening in Bangladesh is barbaric. It is slaughter and it is not an isolated incident. If you don't know about his inhumane public lynching, read about it, see the videos, ask the questions. And if despite all of this you feel no rage, then it is exactly this kind of hypocrisy that will destroy us before we know it. We will continue to cry about things half way across the globe while our own brothers and sisters are burnt to death."

"Communal discrimination and extremism in any and every form, whether we are the victims or the perpetrators needs to be called out and condemned before we forget our humanity. We are pawns that believe we reside on either side of an invisible line. Recognise this. And equip yourself with knowledge so you can take a stand for the innocent lives that are continuously lost and terrorised in this communal cross fire,” she added.

How did social media users respond to her remarks?

Her posts received widespread attention across social media platforms. Screenshots of her Instagram Stories were widely shared on platforms such as Reddit. Many users praised Janhvi for speaking out against the attack.

One comment stated that while most Bollywood celebrities remain silent out of fear, Janhvi chose to raise her voice. Others said she has a strong awareness of what is happening around her and the courage to confront it.

Some also noted that this was not the first time she had spoken thoughtfully on sensitive issues.

What do officials say about the incident?

According to officials, Dipu Chandradas was working at a local garment manufacturing unit and was living in the area as a tenant. Quoting officials, BBC Bangla reported that at around 9 pm on Thursday night, an angry mob caught hold of him, allegedly beat him to death over accusations of blasphemy, and later set his body on fire. Seven people have been arrested in connection with the incident.