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Hrithik Roshan Backs Sonam Wangchuk's NEET Hunger Strike

The Bollywood heartthrob joins a growing list of celebs rallying behind the education activist's protest.

Hrithik Roshan at a film event in Mumbai
Photo: Bollywood Hungama, CC BY 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons)

Hrithik Roshan is throwing his weight behind activist Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike demanding transparency in the NEET-UG exam process. According to reports doing the rounds across Indian media, the actor publicly endorsed the cause, reflecting on how education has shaped his own journey in the industry.

Wangchuk’s protest has struck a chord with the film fraternity, with industry chatter suggesting that multiple A-listers including Shatrughan Sinha, Sonakshi Sinha, Vivek Oberoi and others have also stepped up to voice their support. The movement centers on concerns about the integrity of India’s critical medical entrance examination.

For Roshan, known for blockbusters like Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, this marks a notable moment of public activism around a national issue. His involvement has amplified the visibility of Wangchuk’s campaign among fans and followers.

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Photo: Bollywood Hungama, CC BY 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons)