Indian singer and music composer, Vishal Dadlani, came out in support of the CISF officer who allegedly slapped Kangana Ranaut at an airport. However, singer Sona Mohapatra called him out for co-judging reality shows with Anu Malik, who has been accused of sexual harassment during the #MeToo movement. This stirred up debates about the toxic culture of reality shows and Malik's return as a judge after being asked to step down in 2018 due to allegations.
Amidst a tense climate during farmer protests, Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut received a slap from a female CISF officer at the Chandigarh airport following her inflammatory remarks. In a show of empathy and support, singer Vishal Dadlani stated he would help find the officer employment if she lost her job over the incident. The incident has sparked widespread debate on the appropriate response to such situations and the balance between professional conduct and personal convictions.
Bollywood stars such as Akshay Kumar, Shah Rukh Khan, and Shilpa Shetty have come forward to urge the people of Mumbai to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. In a video, Akshay Kumar emphasized the importance of each vote and encouraged Mumbaikars to come out and vote on Monday, while SRK urged his followers to vote and keep the country's best interests in mind. Ayushmann Khurrana and Vishal Dadlani also joined in, reminding citizens of their responsibility and duty to vote.