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Hindustan Times
5 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Janhvi Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, others react to SC's ‘death sentence' order against stray dogs: ‘Just no compassion left'
Several celebrities, including Janhvi Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Chinmayi Sripaada, Varun Grover, and Vir Das, have reacted to the Supreme Court's order to relocate all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR to shelters. Taking to their social media accounts, the celebrities criticised the order and said it is a "death sentence for all dogs." Janhvi Kapoor, Varun Dhawan and Chinmayi aren't happy with the SC's order to relocate Delhi-NCR stray dogs to shelters. Janhvi Kapoor, Varun Dhawan react to SC order on stray dogs Actors Janhvi and Varun Dhawan re-shared a note on their Instagram Stories calling people's attention to the order. The note read that even though 'there are problems,' but "caging an entire community of animals is not a solution.' The note read, "They call it a menace. We call it a heartbeat. Today, the Supreme Court says — take every stray dog off the streets of Delhi-NCR and lock them away. No sunlight. No freedom. No familiar faces they greet every morning." It added, "But these aren't just 'stray dogs.' They are the ones who wait outside your tea stall for a biscuit. They are the silent night guards for shopkeepers. They are the tails wagging when children return from school. They are the warmth in a cold, uncaring city. Yes, there are problems — bites, safety concerns — but caging an entire community of animals is not a solution, it's an erasure. The real fix? Large-scale sterilisation programs, regular vaccination drives, community feeding zones, and adoption campaigns. Not punishment. Not imprisonment. A society that can't protect its voiceless is a society losing its soul. Today it's the dogs. Tomorrow... who will it be?" Chinmayi, Siddharth Anand protest against SC order Sharing a report about SC's order, singer Chinmayi wrote on X (formerly Twitter), "I am reading this as a death sentence for all dogs. People dump Huskies and Labs and German Shepherds once they are done breeding them to death, in India. Shelters indeed. Since Dogs are the Vehicle of Lord Kala Bhairava - May He do the needful (folded hands emoji)." Siddharth Anand tweeted, "There's just no compassion left. No compassion. Who will look after their food there? At least on the streets, there are some empathetic humans still who feed these poor voiceless souls. They will die of hunger and thirst there and that's the death warrant the SC has signed. Please, someone, start a petition, and let's stop this genocide. I'm with you!!!" Siddharth Anand penned a note on X. Chinmayi shared a report about the SC's order. Varun Grover, Vir Das voice their opinions too Lyricist-stand-up comedian Varun Grover said that "forced starvation" isn't the solution to "stray dog problem". His tweet read, "Stray dog problem is real. And it's a problem created by humans who hate dogs not by those who love dogs. Stray dog sterilisation efforts by individuals and NGOs have been constantly blocked by societies by calling them dog-feeders." He also wrote, "And now when their own blocking tactics made the problem huge, they are saying the only solution is to transport the dogs to 'shelters' that don't exist in the first place. We all know what that means. Rabies cases are a huge failure of the system and the solution can't be the forced starvation or trauma to the animals. Hope the animal activists and authorities sit together and find humane solutions." Actor-comedian Vir Das shared photos, on X, of his pets he adopted from the streets a few years ago. He urged people to adopt dogs. "If you are a resident of Delhi. Can I persuade you to adopt an indie off the streets, more than one? They are extremely healthy, low maintenance, and will provide you with more love affection and gratitude than you could ever imagine," he wrote. He added, "Am also asking you to wholeheartedly and generously support your nearest animal welfare NGO. I plan on doing so, I hope you will too. As appeals are filed in court and processes take their time, it's important for our humanity to kick in immediately. Please do your part, big or small, it all adds up." What is the SC order on stray dogs A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan said that all localities in NCT Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, and Ghaziabad should be made free of stray dogs and there should not be any compromise. It also made it clear that no captured animal will be released back on the streets. It also ordered contempt proceedings against any individual or organisation that attempts to obstruct the authorities from carrying out the capture drive. The apex court also directed the states and municipal authorities to create dog shelters with sufficient staff to sterilise and immunise them.
News18
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Chinmayi Sripada Visits Protest Site To Support Chennai Sanitation Workers' Job Demand
Last Updated: Chinmayi Sripada backs Chennai sanitation workers' protest for permanent jobs and promised pay. Playback singer and social activist Chinmayi Sripada has extended her support to Chennai's sanitation workers, who are staging a prolonged protest demanding permanent employment and salaries they allege were promised by the government. The protest, now into its second week, has drawn attention to the plight of workers, many of whom are single mothers and sole breadwinners, affected by the privatisation of waste management. Chinmayi visited the protest location, bringing water and biscuits for the demonstrators. Speaking to the media, she said, 'They are only asking for the jobs they were promised. They deserve both the jobs and their salaries." She added, 'My intention is to amplify their voices and support them." Workers demand permanent jobs and pay parity The protesting sanitation staff have called for reinstatement as permanent employees and parity in pay with what they earned before the city's waste management system was handed over to private contractors. The privatisation, they say, has left many without stable employment or adequate compensation. Government's response In the face of mounting criticism over uncollected garbage in certain areas, the Tamil Nadu government has released videos of cleaning operations in Zone 5 (Thiruvika Nagar) and Zone 6 (Royapuram). Despite these efforts, the workers remain resolute in continuing their protest until their demands are met. Chinmayi's advocacy for #MeToo Chinmayi, a noted playback singer with a career spanning Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi films, has often used her platform to raise awareness about social issues. She came to the forefront of the #MeToo movement in India in 2018, alleging misconduct by lyricist Vairamuthu. In a recent development, veteran composer, director, and lyricist Gangai Amaran voiced his support for her, describing Vairamuthu as a 'not so good human being." Career graph Born on 10 September 1984, Chinmayi rose to prominence with her acclaimed song Oru Deivam Thantha Poovae from Mani Ratnam's Kannathil Muthamittal, composed by A. R. Rahman. In addition to her singing career, she has worked as a voice actress, composer, entrepreneur, and skincare business owner. She is the founder of Blue Elephant (a translation services company), Skinroute (formerly Isle of Skin), and the medi-spa Deep Skin Dialogues in Chennai and Hyderabad. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Star Singer: Chinmayi Sripada opens up on Kollywood Ban, says 'Though I was getting opportunities from other industries, it felt like I was thrown out of my home'
Playback singer Chinmayi Sripada debuted on Malayalam television through Star Singer. Her performance and reflections moved many. She shared her career journey and struggles, including the ban from the Tamil film industry. Chinmayi expressed gratitude to the women of Kerala for their support during the #MeToo movement. Judge KS Chithra praised Chinmayi's strength. Popular playback singer Chinmayi Sripada has made a powerful and emotional appearance on the music reality show Star Singer, marking her debut on Malayalam television. Her performance, reflections, and moving tribute on the show have captured the hearts of fans across the state, with her rendition of "Muththa Mazhai" now going viral on social media. Chinmayi's guest appearance in the latest episode of Star Singer was nothing short of electrifying. From the moment she stepped on stage, she mesmerized both contestants and judges with her soulful voice and heartfelt comments. The episode also included a touching tribute that took her, and the audience, through an emotional journey, highlighting her career highs and personal struggles. The show featured a special video biography chronicling Chinmayi's journey, from her debut at age 15 to becoming one of the most sought-after voices in South Indian cinema, and the unexpected turn of events that saw her being banned from the Tamil film industry. Overcome with emotion, Chinmayi opened up about the difficult period following her exclusion from Kollywood. "When the ban happened, I thought that my whole career was gone. I was just juggling between court and home,' she said. 'Even during that time, I used to get opportunities from Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada. But think of the situation when you can't sing in your mother tongue. I felt like I was thrown out of my own home. " She added, "I used to scold God, asking why this was happening to me. But I believe, God has now blessed me with this moment too. Because whatever is happening around me, no human can do something like this. It's a God's gift." The singer also expressed heartfelt gratitude to the women of Kerala for their support during the #MeToo movement. Recalling the time when lyricist Vairamuthu was selected for the ONV award, she said, 'The women in Kerala protested that such an honour shouldn't be given to someone like him. The way they stood up for another woman, I didn't get that kind of support from anywhere else.' Veteran singer and judge KS Chithra praised Chinmayi, stating that her strength and journey have inspired every contestant on the show. As a token of appreciation, the Star Singer team presented Chinmayi with a traditional Kerala saree, to which she responded with joy, promising to wear it for the upcoming Onam festival.
NDTV
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Chinmayi Sripada On Ranbir Kapoor's Casting As Lord Rama In Ramayana: "Someone Who Uses God's Name Can Be A Rapist..."
New Delhi: Singer Chinmayi Sripada came out in support of actor Ranbir Kapoor over his casting as Lord Rama in Ramayana. What's Happening Nearly 15 years after actor Ranbir Kapoor made a comment about eating beef, the old statement resurfaced on X (formerly Twitter), with the Internet questioning the decision to cast him as Lord Ram in the upcoming film Ramayana. In response, singer Chinmayi re-shared a tweet that read "Beef Eater will be playing the role of Bhagavan Ram now! What's wrong with Bollywood?" Reacting to the tweet, Chinmayi wrote, "A babaji who uses the name of God can be a rapist and he can keep getting parole to get votes in bhakt India - however what someone eats is a big problem." Another user replied, "How one bad thing can justify another bad thing?" To this, Chinmayi responded, "Nice. So someone playing a ROLE is the same 'bad' as a rapist campaigning for votes amongst you. You deserve to have Ram Rahim as your local MP and visit your house personally." Background The remark in question dates back to 2011 when Ranbir was promoting his film Rockstar. At the time, he had said, "My family is from Peshawar, so a lot of Peshawari food has come with them. I am a mutton, paya, and beef fan. Yeah, I am a big beef fan." Ranbir will be seen as Lord Ram in director Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming film Ramayana. The film also stars Yash as Ravana, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. It is scheduled to be released in two parts, Part 1 in Diwali 2026 and Part 2 in Diwali 2027. Ramayana is based on ancient Indian mythology and depicts a cosmic battle between light and darkness. While rooted in Indian spiritual tradition, the film's scale is global, with music by Oscar-winning composers Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman. The production design is being handled by teams behind films such as Dune and Captain America. The film is produced by Namit Malhotra.
News18
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Chinmayi Supports Ranbir Kapoor's Casting In Ramayana Amid Backlash For Being 'Beef Eater'
Curated By : Last Updated: July 06, 2025, 08:28 IST Chinmay defends Ranbir Kapoor's casting in Ramayana. Singer Chinmayi Sripaada has come forward to defend Ranbir Kapoor amid growing online backlash over his casting as Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming film Ramayana. The criticism erupted after the film's first glimpse, featuring Ranbir and Yash, was released recently. Soon after, a section of social media users began targeting Ranbir by resurfacing an old interview where he mentioned consuming beef. The trolls started questioning his suitability to portray a revered mythological figure. Responding to the outrage, Chinmayi called out the selective morality of such attacks and urged people to focus on real issues rather than personal choices from the past. Chinmayi slammed the hypocrisy and wrote without naming anyone, 'A babaji who uses the name of God can be a rapist and he can keep getting parole to get votes in bhakt India – however what someone eats is a big problem." Check out her post here: A babaji who uses the name of God can be a rapist and he can keep getting parole to get votes in bhakt India – however what someone eats is a big problem. Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) July 4, 2025 When a user questioned her stance by asking, 'How one bad thing can justify another bad thing?", Chinmayi hit back sharply. She responded, 'Nice. So someone playing a ROLE is the same 'bad' as a rapist campaigning for votes amongst you. You deserve to have Ram Rahim as your local MP and visit your house personally." A wave of backlash had earlier erupted online after a section of social media users resurfaced an old interview in which Ranbir Kapoor admitted to consuming beef. This was in response to the recent reveal of his role as Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. One post on X (formerly Twitter) read, 'Beef eater will be playing the role of Bhagvan Ram now! 🤦 What's wrong with Bollywood?"—accompanied by images of Ranbir and Sai Pallavi from the film's set. Despite the online backlash, Ramayana, helmed by Nitesh Tiwari, remains one of the most highly anticipated Indian films. On July 3, India witnessed a groundbreaking rollout in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Pune, Ahmedabad, and Kochi, simultaneously unveiled the first look of Ramayana: The Introduction. Starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Raavan, Ramayana is planned as a two-part film. The first part is set to release in theatres on Diwali 2026, followed by the second part on Diwali 2027. As per reports, the first instalment will end with the Sita Haran episode, though this hasn't been officially confirmed yet. Along with Ranbir, Sai, and Yash, Ramayana also features an impressive star cast. Sunny Deol will be seen as Hanuman, Ravi Dubey plays Laxman, Lara Dutta takes on the role of Kaikeyi, Rakul Preet Singh will be seen as Surpanakha, and Kajal Aggarwal plays Mandodari. News movies » bollywood Chinmayi Supports Ranbir Kapoor's Casting In Ramayana Amid Backlash For Being 'Beef Eater'
