Pak Actress Safeeha Jabbar Criticizes Bollywood For Silence On Palestine Attacks

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MAY 29,2024

The world is burning and shaking as Israel continues its inhumane ceasefire on Palestine's Gaza and Rafah, killing several innocent children, women, and elderly people. The internet is calling out the West and criticizing Hollywood for being silent on the Rafah attacks.

Amidst this, Pakistani actress Safeeha Jabbar Khattak slammed Bollywood for not speaking up and expressing their solidarity for Palestine. She questioned Indian celebrities as they remained silent on Israel's aggression on Gaza.

For the uninitiated, Israel began a military offensive in and around the city of Rafah in the process of its invasion in the Gaza Strip during the Israel-Hamas war. At least 45 civilian lives have been lost after Israel's airstrike on Sunday.

Safeeha Jabbar Khattak slams Bollywood over Rafah attacks

Pakistani model-turned-actress has questioned Bollywood's silence on Palestine's onslaught by Israel. The Rafah attacks have been a topic of discussion across the globe, with 'All Eyes On Rafah' trending on social media.

Taking it to her Instagram stories, Safeeha wrote, "While in the West everyone is blocking Hollywood celebrities and influencers, what are we doing about Bollywood?"

Also Read: Indian Celebs Who Support Palestine's Rafah Attacks


"In our neighboring country, where we are eager to work and where we speak so highly of them in our interviews, none of them have spoken against the ongoing genocide," she added.

She continued, "Please stop wishing them birthdays and hyping them up. Their government has banned us from working "for them." Waisay bhee, in the past we were rarely offered decent roles, and now, during this genocide, the whole of India is silent."

Safeeha concluded the post by saying, "It's time that we focus on our craft, make better films and dramas, and stop seeking validation from them or anyone."

Bollywood celebs who support Palestine

While no Bollywood star has openly spoken about Israel's attacks on Palestine, many celebs and actors have shared the 'All Eyes on Rafah' poster on their Instagram stories.

In October 2023, Sonam Kapoor became the first Bollywood actress to share solidarity for Palestine by re-sharing a pro-Gaza post on her Instagram stories.

Also Read: Indian Actor Kani Kusruti Shows Support For Palestine On Cannes Red Carpet

Shortly after, Priyanka Chopra, who is also the ambassador for UNICEF, also posted a story about the impact of Israel's aggression on innocent children. Mom-to-be Swara Bhaskar also shared a pro-Palestine post that read, 'Bombing kids is not self-defense. Stop the genocide.'

It was in Cannes that All We Imagine As Light actor Kani Kusruti showed her solidarity for Palesine as she carried a watermelon-sliced clutch. The fruit's colors represent Palestine's flag.

Not many prominent Bollywood celebs have spoken on the inhuman war between Israel and Palestine, even as the city of Rafah continues to face brutalities.

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