Jaya Bachchan: People who made their names in the industry have called it a gutter

• Murtuza Nullwala
• 15 September, 2020

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By: Murtuza Nullwala

From the past few months, after Sushant Singh Rajput’s demise, the entertainment industry and celebs have been facing a lot of backlash on social media. Also, with NCB probing in Sushant’s case and reports of Bollywood celebs being involved in drugs, surely the image of the industry is getting tarnished.

Today, while speaking in Parliament, Jaya Bachchan spoke about the whole scenario. She stated, “People in the entertainment industry are being flogged by social media and the government’s non-support. People who made their names in the industry have called it a gutter. I completely disagree. I hope that the government tells these people who have made their earning, name and fame in this industry to stop using such language.”

“The government must stand by the entertainment industry because it always comes forward to help the government. They come and speak for them, support them if there is a national calamity, they come forward, give money, give their services. I think it is very important that the government must support this industry and not kill it just because there are a few people, you cannot tarnish the image of the entire industry. This industry brings international name, and recognition also apart from the political people. I was really embarrassed and ashamed yesterday one of our members in the Lok Sabha (Ravi Kishan), who is from the industry spoke against (I am not taking the name) the film industry. It is a shame jis thali mein khate hai usi me chhed karte hai, galat baat hai. I need the protection, this industry needs protection and support of the government,” she added.

Bollywood celebs like Anubhav Sinha, Taapsee Pannu, and others took to Twitter to praise and support Jaya Bachchan. Check out their tweets here…

जया जी को सादर प्रणाम भेजता हूँ। जिनको पता नहीं वो देख लें। रीढ़ की हड्डी ऐसी दिखती है। pic.twitter.com/HUbQz8uu9t

— Anubhav Sinha (@anubhavsinha) September 15, 2020

For we have always stood by the initiatives, causes and awareness campaigns. It’s time for payback. Hitting the nail on its head and how ! 👏🏼 yet again a woman from the industry spoke up 🙏🏼 #Respect https://t.co/CVz1cTlCNw

— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) September 15, 2020