MUMBAI: A wave of solidarity has swept through Bollywood as stars unite in support of Palestine, amplifying the slogan “All Eyes On Rafah” across their Instagram stories. The call to action surged following an Israeli airstrike that claimed the lives of over 45 displaced Palestinians in Rafah, a tragedy that particularly devastated children and women, igniting widespread outrage and condemnation.
This surge of celebrity activism marks a significant shift, especially as criticism mounts against those who chose silence. Pro-Palestinian supporters and protestors have chastised silent celebrities, accusing them of complicity in the ongoing violence. A trending ‘block list’ on Twitter urged boycotts against those who remained quiet. Conversely, Bollywood figures who lent their voices to the cause are being praised for leveraging their influence to spotlight the crisis, especially in Rafah.
Indian luminaries such as Alia Bhatt, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Varun Dhawan, and others joined the movement, using their platforms to express solidarity with Palestinians and draw attention to the humanitarian crisis.
Alia Bhatt shared a poignant post from The Motherhood Home on her Instagram story, echoing the sentiment that every child deserves safety and peace, accompanied by the hashtag #AllEyesOnRafah. The post resonated with her followers, amplifying awareness of the situation in Rafah.
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Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, known for her vocal support for Palestine, utilised her Instagram stories to reaffirm her stance, sharing the viral image of refugee tents spelling out “All Eyes on Rafah” and adding to her ongoing advocacy.
Similarly, Kareena Kapoor Khan reshared a post from UNICEF’s official account condemning the killing of children and families in Rafah, underscoring the imperative to protect innocent lives in conflict zones.
Varun Dhawan also shared the viral “All Eyes on Rafah” image on his Instagram story, amplifying its reach and raising awareness about the airstrikes and shelling in Rafah.
Actress Tripti Dimri expressed her solidarity by reposting the same “All Eyes on Rafah” graphic, while Dia Mirza Rekhi and Richa Chadha also joined the chorus of voices demanding justice and peace for Palestine.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas, often criticised for her silence on Palestine despite her role as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, shared the “All Eyes On Rafah” image on her story, using her influence to draw attention to the crisis.
Numerous other Bollywood personalities, including Swara Bhaskar, Shilpa Rao, Nora Fatehi, Bhumi Pednekar, Huma Qureshi, Raftaar, Rakul Preet, and Konkona Sen Sharma. Additionally, Kim Sharma, Dhvani Bhanushali, Ayesha Takia, Gauahar Khan, Ileana D’Cruz, Malaika Arora, Madhuri Dixit, Hina Khan, Prince Narula, Palak Tiwari, Asim Riaz, Vishal Dadlani, Kajal Aggarwal, Jonita Gandhi, Munawar Faruqui, Ibrahim Ali Khan Pataudi, Athiya Shetty, and many others have voiced their support and reposted “All Eyes On Rafah.”
Their collective actions underscore the growing global condemnation of the Israeli air attack on displaced people in Rafah and highlight the urgent need for peace in the region. Despite the delayed response from Bollywood’s influential figures, their voices now contribute to raising awareness and advocating for peace in the region.
