Bollywood reacts to young Zaira Wasim’s apology letter on social media

January 17, 2017 - 11:59 AM IST

Only yesterday, we had reported about the young Zaira Wasim posting a rather cryptic apology on her Facebook page. For the uninitiated, Zaira Wasim is the same girl who had won hearts all over with her portrayal of the younger Geeta Phogat in the superhit film Dangal. Like everyone else, Bollywood too was in for a shock when they saw Zaira Wasim’s apology post which she later deleted. Buzz is that, being a Kashmiri, the young girl was forced to post this message by certain elements from the valley post her meeting with J&K CM.

Bollywood reacts to young Zaira Wasim’s apology letter on social media

While the reason for Zaira Wasim’s apology still remains unknown, Bollywood stars took to the social media and expressed their staunch support to Zaira Wasim.

Javed Akhtar

Those who shout AZADI from the roof tops don't give an iota of AZADI to others .Poor Zaira Waseem had to apologies for her success Shame !!
— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) January 16, 2017

Anurag Kashyap

@bhak_sala They,who force her to apologise are same as you, Mr. Rahul Raj , I condemn you as much as I condemn them..
— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) January 16, 2017

Renuka Shahane

What cowards! Bullying a 16 year old. Fanatics! Losers!! What can one do when Zaira herself has apologised. Saddened ????????????
— Renuka Shahane (@renukash) January 16, 2017

Anupam Kher

Dear @zairawasim! Ur apology letter is sad but full of courage. It exposes d cowardice of people who made u write it.But u r my #RoleModel. pic.twitter.com/fCF2zlzvzC
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) January 16, 2017

Madhur Bhandarkar

Dichotomy of ultra liberals...evident when Meryl Streep spoke but silent when #ZairaWasim gets trolled,is our zaira's voice not loud enough?
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) January 17, 2017

Sonu Nigam

May God give Sanity to this World. And a Bigger Perspective of Humanity beyond Religion and Patriotism. #ZairaWasim
— Sonu Nigam (@sonunigam) January 16, 2017

Saqib Saleem

Zaira Wasim made to apologise for her performance in Dangal? Really?? Can we please let the 16yr old be n not suppress her talent!!
— Saqib Saleem (@Saqibsaleem) January 16, 2017

Vivek Agnihotri

Last yr,I was shooting with Yami Gautam n other kashmiri girls in valley, they came armed to kill those girls.This is the reality of Kashmir https://t.co/mCqtNnZA78
— Vivek Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) January 16, 2017

Swara Bhaskar 1

Just caught up on #ZairaWasim being trolled story.. Absolutely shameful & unacceptable that a child must face such hate & bigotry. Sad! (1)
— Swara Bhaskar (@ReallySwara) January 16, 2017

Swara Bhaskar 2

#ZairaWasim u dont need 2 apologise 2 faceless losers. They r narrow minded cowards. U ARE a role model for ALL young girls & u shud b proud
— Swara Bhaskar (@ReallySwara) January 16, 2017

Swara Bhaskar 3

To those demanding #Azadi in #Kashmir. U seem fundamentally undemocratic, bigoted n incapable of respecting any1 else's freedom #ZairaWasim
— Swara Bhaskar (@ReallySwara) January 16, 2017

Geeta Phogat

#ZairaWasim we are proud of you dear don't worry and stand strong ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/6bHQZHXou9
— geeta phogat (@geeta_phogat) January 16, 2017

Babita Phogat

Zaira Wasim you r deal.No pressure should b enough to make u feel apologetic about ur achievements.Go ahead,chase ur dreams,inspire!! pic.twitter.com/frqwFHso3N
— Babita Phogat (@BabitaPhogat) January 16, 2017

Shraddha Kapoor

#ZairaWasim, I LOVED you & everything to do with Dangal. You worked hard, it showed & I look up to you. Keep shining, keep dreaming! ????????❤️
— Shraddha Kapoor (@ShraddhaKapoor) January 17, 2017