Veteran actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha has expressed pride in his daughter Sonakshi Sinha after she publicly extended her support to education reformer and activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike for nearly three weeks.
A day after Sonakshi’s emotional appeal went viral on social media, Shatrughan took to X (formerly Twitter) to praise her for speaking up on an issue she believes in.
Calling Sonakshi the “pride of the family,” the veteran actor said he was proud of her for taking a clear stand.
“Pride of my family, my darling daughter #SonakshiSinha makes me more proud today, by coming out boldly, openly with her timely response,” he wrote.
Expresses Concern Over Wangchuk’s Health
Shatrughan Sinha also voiced concern over Sonam Wangchuk’s deteriorating health as the hunger strike entered its third week.
Appealing to the government and concerned authorities, he urged them to engage with Wangchuk and address his demands before the situation worsens.
In his post, he wrote that Wangchuk has been fasting “for a right cause” and called for immediate intervention by the government, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Prime Minister’s Office, urging them to initiate dialogue and ensure the activist’s safety.
His message ended with a heartfelt appeal:
“Save Wangchuk!”
Sonakshi’s Appeal Sparks Conversation
Shatrughan’s post came a day after Sonakshi Sinha shared an emotional video expressing her concern over Wangchuk’s health.
In the video, the actress said she could no longer remain silent while watching the activist’s condition worsen. She appealed to the government to begin a meaningful dialogue with Wangchuk and find a peaceful resolution to the ongoing protest.
Her message received widespread attention on social media, with many users appreciating her decision to speak on an issue concerning students and education reforms.
Growing Support From Bollywood
Sonam Wangchuk’s protest has steadily gained support from several members of the film industry over the past few weeks.
Actors and filmmakers including Hrithik Roshan, Prakash Raj, Vishal Dadlani, Swara Bhasker, Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah, Zeenat Aman, Shabana Azmi, Abhay Deol, Sonakshi Sinha, Anurag Kashyap, Omi Vaidya, Vijay Varma, Sayaji Shinde, Shreya Dhanwanthary and others have publicly expressed concern over his health and backed his call for examination reforms.
The Protest Continues
Sonam Wangchuk began his indefinite hunger strike on June 28 at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, demanding accountability over alleged examination irregularities and broader reforms in the country’s competitive examination system.
As concerns over his health continue to grow, calls for dialogue and a peaceful resolution have become louder from public figures, supporters and members of the entertainment industry.
With Shatrughan Sinha now joining his daughter Sonakshi in publicly supporting Wangchuk, the conversation surrounding the activist’s protest has gained even greater national attention.
