Ananya Panday heaps praise on Gen Z for being true to themselves

Bollywood actress Ananya Panday, who was last seen in “Chand Mera Dil,” has lauded Gen Z for being their true self and sticking to their beliefs amid the ongoing nationwide protests spearheaded by Gen Z. On Thursday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared 2 monochromatic pictures from one of the protest sites. The first picture shows a hand holding the legal framework of the nation, the Constitution of India. The 2nd picture shows a father with his girl child.

She also penned a long note in the caption, as she wrote, “Gen Z has always been labelled ... not all of them have been kind. But maybe this moment is reminding us who this generation really is. A generation that’s no longer willing to accept, ‘this is how it’s always been’. They’re not asking for shortcuts. They’re asking for fairness to be the bare minimum, not the exception. Questioning isn’t disrespect (sic).”

“Speaking up isn’t rebellion. It’s hope. It’s belief that things can be better. And that’s how change begins. I love my country and its people. Jai Hind,” she added. Like Sara Ali Khan, Internet users didn’t spare Ananya either. They swarmed the comments section, and took potshots at her for her safe stance.

One user wrote, “Finally Bollywood want to follow the trend !!! Where were they from so many days.” Another wrote, “They are speaking only when the govt spoke about Neet papers. If they had a spine they would have raised their voice and concerns earlier.”

Meanwhile, Kareena Kapoor Khan has also reacted to the ongoing student protests in the light of paper leaks. The actress took to her Instagram, and penned a long note in which she reflected on the rights of students. She said that the students needs to be heard.

She wrote, “I’ve sat with this for a few days, but I can’t sit with it any longer. The voices of so many young people asking to be heard are impossible to ignore... and they shouldn’t be. We all know what education means to a child. It gives them confidence. It gives them hope. It gives families proof that tomorrow can be better than today. But education only works if children believe in it. And they stop believing the moment they suspect that honesty, hard work and merit don’t actually count.”

Sara Ali Khan has also reacted to the ongoing student protests across the country. On Thursday, the actress took to her Instagram, and penned a note in which she expressed her hope that the government will do the justice to the demands of the students.

She wrote, “Our students are our future and their future tugs at the very heart of our nation. Their resolve burns like a quiet, unquenchable flame that brings tears to my eyes, reminding us that true patriotism beats in the brave hearts of those who dare to stand up for what they believe in.”

Indo-Asian News Service