New Delhi/Mumbai: Several Indian film personalities and musicians have strongly condemned the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu man killed by a mob in Bangladesh, describing the incident as barbaric and raising concerns over the safety of religious minorities in the neighbouring country.
Dipu Chandra Das, a garment factory worker from the Mymensingh region, was beaten to death following allegations of blasphemy. Videos circulating on social media showed the victim being assaulted by a mob, with his body later tied to a tree and set on fire. The graphic footage triggered widespread outrage and renewed debate over mob violence and communal targeting.
Actor Janhvi Kapoor was among the first from the Hindi film industry to react publicly. In a strongly worded social media post, she described the killing as horrifying and questioned the selective outrage shown by many when violence occurs closer to home. She wrote that remaining silent on such incidents only emboldens extremism and urged people to stand up against hatred and mob justice.
Actor Kajal Aggarwal also expressed solidarity with the victim by sharing a message highlighting the plight of Hindus in Bangladesh. Her post called for awareness and collective responsibility, stressing that silence in the face of such violence would not offer protection to vulnerable communities.
Veteran actor and former parliamentarian Jaya Prada termed the lynching an attack on humanity and faith. In a video message, she said the brutality of the incident was deeply disturbing and urged people across borders to speak up against religious persecution and violence.
Singer Tony Kakkar reacted by sharing a message that condemned discrimination and intolerance, calling for compassion and justice for the victim. Actor Manoj Joshi also weighed in, pointing to what he described as selective responses to acts of violence based on geography or identity, and appealed for consistent condemnation of mob killings.
The incident has sparked protests and reactions beyond the film industry, with civil society groups and members of the public demanding accountability and stronger safeguards for minorities in Bangladesh. Demonstrations were held in parts of India, where protesters called on authorities to ensure justice for the victim and to address concerns over recurring attacks on Hindu communities.
Bangladesh authorities have reportedly detained several individuals in connection with the killing, but the case has continued to draw attention amid broader concerns about mob violence, misuse of blasphemy allegations and the rule of law.
The reactions from celebrities have added to growing calls for justice for Dipu Chandra Das and for sustained international attention on the protection of minorities and the prevention of mob violence in the region.
