Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case: Hrithik Roshan To Kareena Kapoor, Bollywood Demands Justice

Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case: The rape and murder case of a trainee doctor in Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College has sent the whole country into an outage. Celebs from all walks of life have condemned the heinous crime against women. Among those who expressed their displeasure were Kareena Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan, Anupam Kher, Abhishek Bachchan, Alia Bhatt and several others.

On August 13, as soon as the horrifying details of the Kolkata rape case surfaced online, many Bollywood stars took to their social media account to express disappointment and anger. As per PTI, the body of the woman post-graduate trainee was found inside a seminar hall of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on the morning of August 9. A civic volunteer was arrested on Saturday in connection with the crime.

'12 years later, nothing has changed', Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor recall Nirbhaya horror after Kolkata doctor rape case

As soon as the news of the atrocious crime surfaced, actresses like Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor took to their social media accounts to share their angst about the situation. The Raazi actor expressed her shock and outrage over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. On Wednesday night, Alia took to Instagram and shared her thoughts about the horrific incident. In the post, she raised concern over the safety of women. "Another brutal rape. Another day of realisation that women are not safe, anywhere. Another horrific atrocity to remind us that it's been over a decade since the Nirbhaya tragedy, but still nothing much has changed," she posted.

Earlier in the day, Kareena condemned the gruesome rape and murder of the trainee doctor in Kolkata. Taking to Instagram, Kareena wrote, “12 years later; the same story; the same protest. But we are still waiting for change.”

In response to the tragedy, Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan expressed his deep anger and concern on social media. On his X account, Roshan wrote, “Yes we need to evolve into a society where we ALL feel equally safe. But that is going to take decades. It's going to hopefully happen with sensitizing and empowering our sons and daughters. The next generations will be better.”

"We will get there. Eventually. But what in the interim ? Right now justice would be to put a hard stop to such atrocities. And the only way to do that is a punishment so harsh that it scares the living daylights out of such perpetrators. That's what we need. Perhaps ? I stand with the victim's family in seeking justice for their daughter and I stand with all the Doctors that were attacked last night," his post further read

Anupam Kher, Genelia D Souza seeks capital punishment for perpetrators

On August 16, expressing his feelings and how this situation has left him speechless, Kher took to his Instagram and shared a video message. He shared the details of the case and how the victim was the only daughter in the family and the nation failed to protect her. Kher demanded justice in the case and public capital punishment for the rapist and said "iski saza sirf maut hai, aur koi saza nahi hai." Sharing the video, he wrote, "Raise the voice!! Raise your voice in every situation! #Kolkata #RGKARHospital."

On Thursday, Genelia Deshmukh has been particularly vocal, advocating for capital punishment for those responsible. On her X, Deshmukh wrote, "Monsters need to be hanged!!! Just reading what the victim went through sent chills up my spine. A woman, a lifesaver who was on duty faced this horror in the seminar hall. My heart goes out to the family and her loved ones - can't even imagine how they are facing this tragedy."

As doctors across the nation continue to protest against the crime, Bollywood actor Preity Zinta penned a note expressing outrage over the shocking incident. "We are the fifth-largest economy in the world. This election saw about 66 per cent voter turnout, with women voters predicted to outnumber men in future elections," she began. "It's time Women's safety is prioritized by the government," Preity raised her concern over the safety of women. It's heartbreaking and disgusting to see a rapist's face hidden/covered when arressted, while victims of rape and violent sexual crime have their names and faces leaked in the media. Justice is never swift, punishment is never severe and people are never held accountable." "I am sorry to every girl that has been wronged. I'm sorry I didn't fight hard enough for you in the past. BUT NOT ANYMORE!" she wrote, emphasising that collective action is crucial for change.

.The post-graduate trainee doctor was found dead in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9. The family has alleged that the victim was raped and murdered. In a strong display of support, doctors across the nation continue to protest over the murder and alleged sexual assault of a post-graduate trainee (PGT) doctor, demanding justice for the victim.
(With inputs from agencies)