Congress backs Jaya Bachchan in Bollywood-drug row; tells Kangana & Ravi Kishan to 'learn'

A day after Samajwadi Party leader Jaya Bachchan lashed out at "those trying to defame Bollywood" while speaking in Parliament, Congress has extended support to actor turned politician. Taking to Twitter, Congress Rajya Sabha MP Vivek Tankha said that Jaya and Hema Malini are dignified voices of Bollywood and that Ravi Kishan and Kangana Ranaut must learn from m.

In what seemed a response to BJP MP Ravi Kishan who raised drug issue of Bollywood in Parliament, as well as on ongoing matters related to Sushant Singh Rajput death case and linked drug nexus crackdown, Jaya Bachchan on Tuesday slammed him stating that Hindi film industry brings international fame and its reputation must t be tarnished because of "few." Ravi Kishan had raised allegations made by actor Kangana Ranaut, about rampant drug use in Bollywood in Parliament urging Government to take immediate action against culprits. 

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Jaya Bachchan raises Bollywood in Parliament

Jaya Bachchan on Tuesday spoke in support of Bollywood industry on second day of Monsoon session in Parliament. Calling people's comments 'shameful,' Jaya Bachchan opined that just because of a few problematic people, name of entire industry should t be tarnished. She also called out people who have made ir names through industry but call it 'a gutter' saying, "People in entertainment industry are being flogged by social media. People who made ir names in industry have called it a gutter."

"I completely disagree. I hope that government tells such people t to use this kind of langu. Just because re are some people, you can't tarnish im of entire industry. I am ashamed that yesterday one of our members in Lok Sabha, who is from film industry, spoke against it. It is a shame," said Jaya Bachchan.

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Jaya Bachchan's riposte to Ravi Kishan & Kangana Ranaut?

This comes after BJP MP Ravi Kishan had a day earlier raised drug links and nexus that has come to light alongside probe into death of Sushant Singh Rajput, which NCB is probing with some alacrity. Jaya Bachchan's reference to 'people who have made ir name in industry and called it a gutter' is almost certainly a reference to Kangana Ranaut, who made explosive claims alleging rampant drug use while speaking to Republic TV's Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami. 

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'Show compassion for us also': Kangana

Actor Kangana Ranaut certainly took comments to be directed at her, going on Twitter and asking Jaya Bachchan if she would say same thing if some of atrocities, abuse and or horrific acts and incidents were to have happened to her children. "Show compassion for us also" she furr said, naming names and being explicit in her choice of words.

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Sanjay Raut Says 'industry Is Important'

Stating that film industry has a historic legacy, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut hailed Bachchan family for speaking up and added that Bollywood is moving on edge with Hollywood. "This was important. This industry is important and has a historic legacy. Some people are spreading rumours and are defaming industry, India's culture and manners. Is everything limited to this industry only? It's everywhere. Bollywood industry helps 5 lakh people.  Bollywood is moving on edge with Hollywood. Bachchan family will always get love and affection from Indians. We have faith over m," said Raut. Shiv Sena may, of course, have its own compulsions given that it has been embroiled in a nasty war with Kangana Ranaut in background of Maharashtra government's handling of Sushant case in which new and damning details are coming to light on a daily basis.