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Imran Khan shares his take on artists staying apolitical amid student protests

Imran Khan shares his take on artists staying apolitical amid student protests

Imran Khan, who took to the streets to support the student protest in Mumbai on July 22, was seen talking about artists who believe art is apolitical. In the video, he can be seen slamming such artists, saying, “If you can’t stand by your opinions, your art has no value.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Imran Khan’s take on actors who stay apolitical amid student protests: ‘Your art has no value’

Imran Khan’s take on actors who stay apolitical amid student protests: ‘Your art has no value’

After showing support for the CJP-led student protest on social media, Bollywood actor Imran Khan took to the streets of Mumbai to participate in a protest march in solidarity with the students protesting in Delhi. During the march, Imran was asked about actors who refuse to support such movements and claim that art should remain apolitical. Imran Khan spotted at the protest site in Mumbai with a bunch of young students. ‘Your art has no value’ During the protest, Imran was asked by an aspiring actor if he had anything to say to actors who believe that art is not political. Responding to the question, Imran said, “True art is going to have an individual artist point of you embedded within it, and as part of our human nature, we are going to have opinion and perspective that we hold through to ourselves . If you can’t stand by your opinions and if you do not pour your own heart into your art, your art has no value.” Imran Khan supports students A day earlier, …

Huma Qureshi, Imran Khan join CJP protest; Mika Singh calls police action ‘unacceptable’ | Bollywood News

Huma Qureshi, Imran Khan join CJP protest; Mika Singh calls police action ‘unacceptable’ | Bollywood News

5 min readMumbaiJul 23, 2026 09:41 AM IST In solidarity with the students protesting at Jantar Mantar, and following the police action during Monday’s Chalo Sansad March, a massive protest was held at Shivaji Park in Mumbai’s Dadar on Wednesday afternoon. Several celebrities joined students as they marched together, demanding reforms in the education system. Among those who took part was actor Imran Khan. ‘This is fight for the future of our nation’ Videos from the protest have since flooded Instagram, showing Imran walking alongside students, smiling as people recognised him, stopping for selfies, and greeting supporters. Speaking to The IV Pillar News at the protest, the actor said: “I’m here to show support with all of the students, who work hard and whose hard work was invalidated and discarded. I’m here because this is the fight for the future of our nation. All the students of Mother India are here today, and I’m here to show my support to them.” Imran’s participation in the protest came a day after he condemned the police action …

Imran Khan joins CJP protest in Mumbai, marches with students and clicks pictures with them. Watch

Imran Khan joins CJP protest in Mumbai, marches with students and clicks pictures with them. Watch

Over the last few days, several Bollywood celebrities have openly spoken up about the CJP-led student protest. On Monday, after students marched from Jantar Mantar to Parliament and were met with police force, including lathi-charge and tear gas, many celebrities took to social media to condemn the use of force against the protesters. On Wednesday, protests also surfaced in Mumbai. Actor Imran Khan was seen participating in the protest march to show his solidarity. Imran Khan joined the Cockroach Janta Party protests in Mumbai. Imran joins CJP protests A video of Imran marching along with hundreds of students in Mumbai was shared by the X account, Cockroach is Back. Although it was raining, Imran marched along with the crowd with a smile in his face. He was seen fist-bumping with other students and even clicking pictures with eager fans who recognised him in the crowd. Take a look: A day ago, Imran had expressed his discontent over the police violence at Jantar Mantar. He admitted that using lathi-charge against students made no sense, saying they …

‘Bootlickers, one and all’: Imran Khan condemns lathi-charge on students during CJP protest

‘Bootlickers, one and all’: Imran Khan condemns lathi-charge on students during CJP protest

Bollywood celebrities are slowly speaking up about the CJP-led student protest. On Monday, after students marched from Jantar Mantar to Parliament and were met with police force, including lathi-charge and tear gas, many celebrities took to social media to condemn the use of force against the protesters. Actor Imran Khan has also expressed his discontent over the incident in his latest Instagram post. Imran Khan supports students protest. ‘Beaten down and disowned’ Imran admitted that using lathi-charge against students made no sense, saying they had already been failed by the system. He wrote, “Something broke in me today. Watching as police gassed and battered student protestors… how could I make sense of this? These students who worked hard, only to be failed by the system. These people who asked to be heard, only to be met with silence. These citizens who stood up to show what matters to them… beaten down and disowned by the establishment.” ‘Solidarity with the students’ The actor added, “Are these not the children of Mother India? If not them, for …

Prakash Raj shares Jantar Mantar clip; Honey Singh cancels teaser

Prakash Raj shares Jantar Mantar clip; Honey Singh cancels teaser

A day after Delhi Police unleashed lathi charge and tear gas on the large number of protesting students near the Parliament in New Delhi, several film celebrities have voiced their protest and lent their support to the students protest against leak of NEET papers. While some participated in the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest on ground, like veteran actors Shabana Azmi and Prakash Raj, and rapper Hanumankind, most celebrities lent their support on social media. Yo Yo Honey Singh Singer and rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh on Monday had announced that he’d be dropping the teaser of his new song “Moonlight” online at 11 am on Tuesday. However, when no development took place on Tuesday morning, Singh took to his Instagram Stories and wrote, “Youth of India is immortal.” “Due to the sentiments of our country and youth of India, I’m postponing the teaser of my new song Moonlight for a few days. Bholenath, shakti do inn bachchon ko (May Lord Shiva give power to these kids). Jai Hind,” he wrote on another Instagram Story. …

Imran Khan, Sonakshi Sinha, Fatima Sana extend support to Sonam Wangchuk amid hunger strike | Bollywood News

Imran Khan, Sonakshi Sinha, Fatima Sana extend support to Sonam Wangchuk amid hunger strike | Bollywood News

4 min readNew DelhiJul 16, 2026 06:15 PM IST The entire nation has been waiting for the government to address Sonam Wangchuk‘s indefinite hunger strike after the NEET-UG paper leak. Amid the chaos, several celebrities have extended support towards the renowned educator-activist as his strike has entered its 19th day on July 16. Among the prominent names are actors Imran Khan, Fatima Sana Sheikh, and Sonakshi Sinha, who demanded accountability and said that the students deserve more integrity and honesty. Taking to his Instagram handle, Imran shared a long note which read, “Following the conversations around the NEET scandal these past few weeks has been quite a ride… as the philosopher Mugatu so eloquently said, ‘I feel like I’m taking crazy pills.’” Asking for accountability, the actor further added, “This isn’t a political debate… or at least, it shouldn’t be. If we expect students to take exams with integrity, then they are also owed the same degree of accountability from the bodies which oversee the process. Surely this notion is true regardless of which football …

Imran Khan blasts lack of accountability in NEET paper leak controversy amid Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike for students

Imran Khan blasts lack of accountability in NEET paper leak controversy amid Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike for students

The NEET-UG paper leak may no longer dominate headlines, but for lakhs of students whose hard work was overshadowed by the controversy, the fight is far from over. As renowed educator Sonam Wangchuk‘s indefinite hunger strike entered its 19th day on July 16, support for his protest continued to grow. The latest to speak out is actor Imran Khan, who backed the demand for accountability and said students deserve the same honesty and integrity that is expected of them during examinations. Imran Khan fires at NEET system, says students deserve fairness as Sonam Wangchuk’s fast continues. ((ANI Photo/Rahul Singh)) Imran Khan says students deserve fairness Sharing a carousel post on Instagram on Thursday, Imran Khan spoke about following the developments around the NEET controversy over the past few weeks. He wrote, “Following the conversations around the NEET scandal these past few weeks has been quite a ride… as the philosopher Mugatu so eloquently said, ‘I feel like I’m taking crazy pills’.” The actor stressed that the discussion should not be reduced to political differences. “This …

Imran Khan says men like Andrew Tate prey on young boys seeking role models; credits Aamir Khan for positive influence

Imran Khan says men like Andrew Tate prey on young boys seeking role models; credits Aamir Khan for positive influence

Actor Imran Khan spoke about masculinity recently on a podcast and remarked on a divide between men and women due to toxicity. He stated that people like Andrew Tate prey on impressionable young boys who are looking for role models. He also credited his uncle, Aamir Khan, among others, as a positive influence in his life. Imran Khan didn’t mince words while talking about Andrew Tate. (PTI/AFP) Imran Khan on men like Andrew Tate On the Decoding Quirks podcast, Imran spoke about how in late-stage capitalism, men are being taught that they will be happy if they get a promotion, a Rolex or a Mercedes. But when these men realise it doesn’t work, they become unhappy and vulnerable. He said that men like Andrew only take advantage of this situation instead of helping. The actor said, “Into this, there come people who are subverting these men. Andrew Tate is possibly one of the most famous of these. But there are men like these who are preying on vulnerable boys seeking male role models. They are …

Exclusive! Imran Khan on how he introduced girlfriend Lekha Washington to daughter Imara

Exclusive! Imran Khan on how he introduced girlfriend Lekha Washington to daughter Imara

June is Parenting Month, and actor Imran Khan opens up about fatherhood and his relationship with 12-year-old daughter Imara. He also shares how he approached introducing girlfriend, actor Likha Washington, to Imara. Lekha Washington with Imran Khan Speaking about the importance of honesty in such situations, Imran says, “Lekha and I knew each other before we started dating and so Imara knew her too. It’s just the context of the relationship that changed and I wanted her to know when it happened. It’s part of being transparent. Trying to conceal anything from a child is unhealthy. That’s not how you build a healthy relationship.” The actor adds, “Kids do what you do and not what you say. So I want to live my life in a way where I’m setting a healthy example for her. It’s important to speak to kids like they are rational, thinking beings and not treat them as lesser.” Reflecting on their evolving dynamic, Imran also shares a light-hearted take on how his daughter now sees him. “We’ve reached a phase where …