Shekhar SumanBack with Shekhar Tonite, a new image from his classic Movers & Shakers – has become a hot topic in pop circles. Although the show features celebrity interviews and current events, it’s the opening remarks that have been the most popular, with Suman delivering his signature blend of wit and sharp commentary on the issues driving international debate. In his latest article, he tackled the police brutality of students protesting against education reforms at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar earlier this week.
Shekhar Suman says he just cried
The actor started the event with a weak heart, bringing the violation of the police when he shared, “Before I start the show, I want to share something with all of you. What happened on 20 July at Jantar Mantar in Delhi to innocent, unarmed, helpless children was very painful. The way they were beaten with sticks, the brutality, the brutality, and the lack of mercy, leaving them covered in blood, really shook me. I did not sleep for three days; I just cried.”He then pushed back against the violation, asking, “What was wrong with these young, innocent children? That they raised their voices against injustice and oppression. That they stood up for their rights, for their future, and beyond, for the future of this country. They wanted a healthy education system. He continued to support the protesters, saying, “In this difficult time, I stand with every fearless youth, every activist, every youth, and every Indian whose heart beats for the honor of this country and who has the courage to speak out against injustice.“
Shekhar Suman invokes the Mahabharata
Citing the Mahabharata as an analogy, he added, “Even without Krishna, another Mahabharata is about to happen. The throne must be contested. Since we have talked about the Mahabharata, let me remind you: The Mahabharata did not begin in Kurukshetra. It started the day Hastinapur lost its youth. Because history changes precisely at the moment when the rulers begin to believe that they no longer need to listen to anyone else.“Continuing her speech, Suman showed how young voices have changed to fight for power. “The most interesting thing in history is that people who are dismissed as insignificant are often the ones who shake the foundations of power. They are called unruly, anti-national, unworthy, but remember this: when you try to crush them, they come back stronger. The more you reject them, the farther they spread. They survive not by strength, but by determination.” He also said: “The changes are the same. They are not born in parliament. They are born in homes where hard work is abundant but opportunities are few. They were not born with swords, but because of shame. They are born on the day when the whole generation says, ‘Enough! Just.'”
Shekhar Suman supported Wangchuk’s hunger strike
Towards the end of her self-published book, Suman revealed that she was hesitant to continue with the story amid the raging controversy of student protests, but eventually felt that there was no choice but to speak out. “But then I realized: this show is the voice of the people. In my first episode, I promised to bring honest words to you. My strength comes from you. And as I always say, the show must go on. So I decided to make this show. + And I assure you that: + I will stand with you in this battle with all my strength. Welcome to Shekhar Tonight.”This is not the first time that Suman has spoken about this issue. Last week, he supported education activist Sonam Wangchuk, who went on hunger strike at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan. On Wangchuk’s protest, Suman said, “For several days now, Sonam Wangchuk has been on hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. I’m surprised that no one else is surprised. A person is starving to improve the country and people, the future of students, and to save the collapse of our education system, while its implementation is easy. Establishments that are not only dumb, deaf, and heartless, but also narrow-minded, stony, and heartless.”
Bollywood joins hands with Shekhar Suman in supporting students
In recent days, several names from the film industry, Salman Khan, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Varun Dhawan and Naseeruddin Shah Among them, they have shown that they support the students who are protesting, they have asked the government to sit down and discuss what they want.