After Salman Khan, Alia Bhatt has offered her support to students taking part in the recent protests in Delhi. She shared a heartfelt note encouraging adults to listen to the voices of young Indians, who are demanding accountability for the NEET paper leak. The Bollywood actress also praised the determination of students.
Without mentioning any particular political development, Alia Bhatt went on to say that these students stand in for many families who have put their hopes and dreams into their children's futures.
"The last few days have broken my heart and then mended it, again and again, with hope. Behind every student standing their ground is a dream, a family's hope, a journey of countless sacrifices. They represent not just themselves but everyone who has supported them, while creating a better path for those who will come after them, said Alpha actress.
Backing the students, Alia added, "Their courage humbles me. Their resolve is a mirror held up to all of us, asking whether we are truly listening to the very people who will inherit and shape this country's tomorrow. For the students. By the students. The future is theirs Jai Hind (sic)."
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Alia Bhatt joins the list of Bollywood celebrities to speak about the ongoing protests. Her reaction comes after Salman Khan expressed solidarity with students.
Sharing a photo of himself as a young student in a school uniform, he wrote, "It was such a peaceful movement, feel so sad that it had to take a violent turn. My heart goes out to the students and their families who were hurt. Paper leak is a very serious issue, and I am glad to know n see that the kids of our country have come together for a better educational system, and their parents supported them."
Several members of the film industry, including Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah, Aditi Rao Hydari, Huma Qureshi, Shabana Azmi, Prakash Raj, Chinmayi Sripada, Rajkummar Rao, and Anupam Kher, have shown empathy with the students.
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Why Are Students Protesting?
The NEET-UG 2026 paper leak gave rise to the CJP-led agitation, which has since spread across the country in protest of recurring exam irregularities. Students have been calling for more accountability and openness in the examination process as well as more stringent measures to prevent paper leaks.