Javed Akhtar investigated news channels that prioritize Bollywood’s alleged drug links over farmers’ protests in their coverage. The lyricist commented sarcastically that if Karan Johar had invited farmers to his party, “life would have been easier” for the channels, as they would not have to choose between Bollywood and farmers’ protests.
“If Karan johar had also invited some farmers for his party life, it would have been easier for our TV channels. They would not have had to choose between the farmers’ protest and the Karan party! It seems that Karan’s do is the second most favorite PARTY on our channels, ”he wrote.
On Friday, more than 200 farmer groups across the country blocked roads and staged demonstrations in protest against three controversial agricultural bills passed in parliament during the monsoons. Farmers worry that the new laws could potentially dismantle the current Minimum Livelihood Price (MSP) system and leave them vulnerable to exploitation by agribusinesses.
Meanwhile, a video taken at one of Karan’s house parties last year has come under new scrutiny amid an investigation into Bollywood’s alleged drug links. Politician Manjinder Singh Sirsa renewed his claims that it was a ‘drug party’ and filed a complaint with the Bureau of Narcotics Control (NCB) earlier this month.
The video featured a number of prominent Bollywood personalities, including Deepika Padukone, Ranbir Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Vicky Kaushal, Arjun Kapoor, Malaika Arora, Shahid Kapoor, and filmmakers Zoya Akhtar and Ayan Mukerji. However, none of them were seen using drugs in the clip.
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The NCB found evidence of possible drug trafficking in Bollywood, while investigating the angle of drugs in the death of Sushant Singh Rajput. His girlfriend, Rhea Chakraborty, was arrested earlier this month on drug acquisition charges. She has been in preventive detention until October 6.
The research has come up with names of various Bollywood celebrities. The OCN has cited Deepika Padukone, Sara Ali Khan, Rakul Preet Singh and Shraddha Kapoor. Reports suggest 39 more Bollywood celebrities are under the scanner.
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