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Bollywood between the devil and deep sea
India🏛️ PoliticsCenter5 hr. ago

Bollywood between the devil and deep sea

The article discusses Bollywood celebrities' responses to recent student protests in India, focusing on Salman Khan's tweets supporting the movement and urging calm. It highlights the broader pattern of Bollywood figures navigating political engagement cautiously, balancing public opinion and personal safety. The piece references past incidents involving other actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, and Shah Rukh Khan, illustrating varying degrees of political involvement and backlash. The narrative critiques Bollywood's 'tightrope walk' between activism and commercial interests, while noting the complex relationship between celebrities and political power.

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The Hindu logoThe HinduIndependentCenter5 hr. ago
Bollywood between the devil and deep sea

The article discusses Bollywood celebrities' responses to recent student protests in India, focusing on Salman Khan's tweets supporting the movement and urging calm. It highlights the broader pattern of Bollywood figures navigating political engagement cautiously, balancing public opinion and personal safety. The piece references past incidents involving other actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, and Shah Rukh Khan, illustrating varying degrees of political involvement and backlash. The narrative critiques Bollywood's 'tightrope walk' between activism and commercial interests, while noting the complex relationship between celebrities and political power.

Bias read (Center): While the article examines the political engagement of Bollywood figures, it presents multiple perspectives without overtly favoring any side. It acknowledges both the risks and complexities faced by celebrities in political matters, rather than taking a clear ideological stance. The framing remains

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