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India.com
2 days ago
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- India.com
This actress' great-grandfather was forced to live in Hitler's concentration camp due to…, fought hard to save…
Home Entertainment This actress' great-grandfather was forced to live in Hitler's concentration camp due to…, fought hard to save… This actress' great-grandfather was forced to live in Hitler's concentration camp due to…, fought hard to save… The Bollywood actress' great-grand father was a German. The actress' mother revealed shocking details about her grandfather. Superstar Alia Bhatt is a popular name in Bollywood. The diva has etched her name in the film industry. Recently, her mother, Soni Razdan, revealed shocking details about her grandfather living in Adolf Hitler's concentration camps. Taking it to Instagram, Alia's mother shared the horrific experience of her grandfather's rebellion against Hitler. Alia Bhatt's great-grandfather once lived in Hitler's concentration camp Talking about the ongoing tragedy of Palestine and Israel, Alia Bhatt's mother, Soni Razdan, said that she was grateful that her grandfather Karl Hoelzer didn't live to witness the tensions in Gaza. She revealed the irony behind how her grandfather fought for the rights of jews under Hitler's atrocities, and today what is happening is nothing less than disturbing. Soni Razdan penned, 'A recent reel featuring the Jewish Australian actress Miriam Margoyles has pushed me to write this post, and at this point. She chillingly states that Hitler won. Because he made the Jews like him. That is the saddest thing I have read in a long time. Whether you agree or disagree…. It is a terrifying indictment.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soni Razdan (@sonirazdan) She further penned, 'This is also actually a continuation of an earlier post about my mother and grandmother. Of course, my grandfather is everywhere in it. They don't make many like him anymore. But let us not despair, because some speak out, and those who put their lives on the line to report.' Soni revealed, 'My heart goes out to everyone who does. More power to all of you. A world war was fought for what was right and what was just. Many died, but many were saved. I am proud that my grandfather was on the right side of history. I do hope that the rest of the world will follow sooner rather than later.' Alia Bhatt's great-grandfather once ran a newspaper against Hitler Alia Bhatt's mother highlighted how her grandfather Karl Hoelzer published newspaper against the atrocities and dictatorship of Adolf Hitler. She penned, 'They distributed it as widely as they could and of course, the inevitable happened… One day, he was found out. They arrested him. He was thrown into prison and later into a concentration camp, where he suffered greatly and saw terrible things.' Soni Razda talks about the Israel-Palestine conflict Soni highlighted that a section of Jews opposes the atrocities against Palestine. 'Very few had the courage that my grandfather had,' penned Alia Bhatt's mother. Soni revealed that she feels connected to the Palestine family since she shared a similar history with her grandfather. For breaking news and live news updates, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Read more on Latest Entertainment News on
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Alia Bhatt backs mother's Palestine post with a ‘Like'; Soni Razdan breaks silence; says staying silent is a crime
Veteran actress Soni Razdan has opened up about her deeply personal connection to the ongoing atrocities in Palestine, drawing from her own family's painful history. In a heartfelt social media post, Soni revealed how her grandfather, a German citizen, risked his life during Hitler's regime by running an underground newspaper opposing Nazi rule. 'He suffered greatly and saw terrible things,' Soni wrote. Though eventually released due to legal support—with the condition that he would never return to Germany—his bravery left a lasting impression on the family. Alia Bhatt 's reaction The actress showed quiet support for her mother's strong statement by 'liking' the post. Alia has not made any additional remarks. 'It would have broken him' Reflecting on the current situation in Palestine, Soni Razdan expressed how it disturbs her deeply, particularly because of her grandfather's past. 'The very people he fought so hard to save have turned into those that oppressed them,' she wrote, referring to what she views as the tragic irony of today's crisis. She made it clear that her post is not against an entire community, acknowledging that many Jews oppose the violence, just as many Germans once opposed Hitler. . Her post completely read, "A recent reel featuring the Jewish Australian actress Miriam Margoyles has actually pushed me to write this post and at this point. She chillingly states that Hitler won. Because he made the Jews like him. That is the saddest thing I have read in a long time. Whether you agree or disagree…. It is a terrifying indictment. This is also actually a continuation of an earlier post about my mother and grandmother. Of course, my grandfather is everywhere in it. They don't make many like him anymore. " She added, "But let us not despair, because there are those that speak out, and those that put their lives on the line to report. My heart goes out to everyone who does. More power to all of you. A world war was fought for what was right, and what was just. Many died, but many were saved. I am proud that my grandfather was on the right side of history. I do hope that the rest of the world will follow sooner rather than later." Did Alia Bhatt Just Confirm Her 'Alpha' Cameo in 'War 2'? Fans Say Yes!
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First Post
2 days ago
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Alia Bhatt's mother Soni Razdan reveals her grandfather revolted against Hitler, says 'When I see what is happening in Palestine today...'
She also captioned the post saying, 'Many died, but many were saved. I am proud that my grandfather was on the right side of history. I do hope that the rest of the world will follow sooner rather than later.' read more Alia Bhatt's mother Soni Razdan has shared a long note on her grandfather, how he was arrested during the time when Hitler ruled and unleashed his atrocities on the Jews. And she also expressed a deep sense of sorrow for what's happening in Palestine currently. Razdan wrote- 'A recent reel featuring the Jewish Australian actress Miriam Margoyles has actually pushed me to write this post and at this point. She chillingly states that Hitler won. Because he made the Jews like him. That is the saddest thing I have read in a long time. Whether you agree or disagree…. It is a terrifying indictment.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD She added, 'This is also actually a continuation of an earlier post about my mother and grandmother. Of course, my grandfather is everywhere in it. They don't make many like him anymore. But let us not despair, because there are those that speak out, and those that put their lives on the line to report.' On her grandfather My grandfather had the courage to stand up against a tyrant all those years ago. Therefore, when I see what is happening in Palestine today, I am so glad he is no longer alive. It would have broken him. The very people he fought so hard to save have turned into those that oppressed them. She also captioned the post saying, 'Many died, but many were saved. I am proud that my grandfather was on the right side of history. I do hope that the rest of the world will follow sooner rather than later.'
News18
2 days ago
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- News18
Alia Bhatt's Great-Grandfather Was Put In Hitler's Concentration Camp, 'Fought Hard' To Save Jews
Last Updated: Soni Razdan said she feels connected to the atrocities happening in Palestine due to her family history. Alia Bhatt's mother, Soni Razdan, has taken to Instagram to write a long note about her grandfather's rebellion against Hitler. She wrote the post to spread awareness about the atrocities in Palestine and mentioned that she is glad her grandfather isn't alive to witness the tragedies. She called it ironic that the people for whom her grandfather risked his life under Hitler's regime are now subjecting another race to atrocities. Soni captioned the post, 'A recent reel featuring the Jewish Australian actress Miriam Margoyles has actually pushed me to write this post and at this point. She chillingly states that Hitler won. Because he made the Jews like him. That is the saddest thing I have read in a long time. Whether you agree or disagree…. It is a terrifying indictment." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soni Razdan (@sonirazdan) She added, 'This is also actually a continuation of an earlier post about my mother and grandmother. Of course, my grandfather is everywhere in it. They don't make many like him anymore. But let us not despair, because there are those that speak out, and those that put their lives on the line to report." The actress wrote, 'My heart goes out to everyone who does. More power to all of you. A world war was fought for what was right, and what was just. Many died, but many were saved. I am proud that my grandfather was on the right side of history. I do hope that the rest of the world will follow sooner rather than later." In her post, Soni Razdan mentioned how her German grandfather ran an underground newspaper against Hitler in Germany. 'They distributed it as widely as they could and of course, the inevitable happened… One day, he was found out. They arrested him. He was thrown into prison and later into a concentration camp, where he suffered greatly and saw terrible things," Soni wrote. The actress mentioned that since her grandfather was German, he was released from captivity but was banished from Germany. She also added, 'My grandfather had the courage to stand up against a tyrant all those years ago. Therefore, when I see what is happening in Palestine today, I am so glad he is no longer alive. It would have broken him. The very people he fought so hard to save have turned into those that oppressed them." Soni noted that there are many Jews who are against what is happening in Palestine, just as there were many Germans who were against Hilter, but 'very few had the courage that my grandfather had". Soni wrote that she feels 'particularly connected" to the atrocities in Palestine due to her family history. Alia Bhatt also 'liked' the post in support of her mother. First Published: July 28, 2025, 10:39 IST 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.
Sky News AU
20-07-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
Albanese government expresses concern about planned anti-Israel protests as politicians return to Parliament House
Attorney-General Michelle Rowland has acknowledged government concern over planned anti-Israel protests at Parliament House. Federal politicians will return to Canberra from Monday for the first sitting week of the new parliamentary term, with anti-Israel protests planned over the coming days. Ms Rowland told Sky News Sunday Agenda that Australians have the right to protest, but said the government is hoping for calm amid heightened tensions in the capital. 'Well, obviously it is (a concern). We live in a free country where people are free to conduct this freedom of expression in that form,' she said. 'But obviously we don't want to see violence. I'm sure that we'll be briefed in due course as updates are available.' Protest groups are expected to hold demonstrations outside parliament, with rallies flagged in response to the Albanese government's support of Israel. The renewed focus on community safety and social division comes after the release of a major report by Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Jillian Segal. The report warned antisemitism has 'reached a tipping point that threatens social harmony, undermines trust in institutions and marginalises Jewish Australian citizens'. Shadow attorney general Julian Leeser has called on the government to fully implement all recommendations in the Segal report, including crackdowns at universities. 'There has been an attempt to silence Jewish academics, Jewish staff and Jewish students in recent times,' Mr Leeser told Sky News. 'And that just shouldn't be what universities are about.' However, the Albanese government has come under criticism for delaying its response to some recommendations — particularly those relating to higher education. Pressed on whether this delay was due to internal division or political sensitivity, Ms Rowland defended the government's approach. 'Look, I think (Education) Minister (Jason) Clare is undertaking this task as he sees fit, and he is doing that in a most excellent way,' she said. "We do have... a number of aspects that go to social cohesion in our universities (which) demonstrates that we take this seriously." She said her department had been involved in key policy areas such as anti-doxing legislation and laws criminalising nazi symbols and gestures. 'There are a number of recommendations that go to what I think is critical to support social cohesion in this area, and we will be examining that closely,' she said. 'Myself, as Attorney-General, I'll be doing that.'
