‘If this doesn’t shake us, we’ve lost humanity’: Janhvi Kapoor on Bangladesh murder

Mumbai | Desk: The brutal murder of 25-year-old Hindu youth Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, has sparked concern and outrage both in the neighboring country and internationally. Amidst this, Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor has openly reacted to the incident. In a brief but powerful post shared on social media, she condemned the killing as "barbaric" and raised serious questions about the silence of humanity and society.

In her statement, Janhvi Kapoor said that what is happening in Bangladesh should not be seen as an isolated incident. She appealed to people to learn the truth about the matter, watch the videos, and ask questions. The actress stated that if such horrific incidents fail to evoke anger and unease in people, then this indifference will hollow out society from within.

She also said that people often raise their voices against human rights violations in distant countries, but remain silent about the cruelty happening around them. According to Janhvi, this is the greatest irony and hypocrisy. She emphasized the need to question all forms of fanaticism, saying that if we don't wake up now, we will forget the very meaning of humanity.

It is noteworthy that Dipu Chandra Das was allegedly beaten to death by a mob in Mymensingh on charges of 'insulting religion,' and his body was later burned. The incident led to tension in the area and disrupted road traffic. This incident has once again raised serious concerns about the safety of minorities in Bangladesh.

On the professional front, Janhvi Kapoor has had a busy year in 2025. Several of her films have been released, including 'Param Sundari,' Neeraj Ghaywan's acclaimed and Oscar-shortlisted film 'Homebound,' and 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari.' However, this reaction makes it clear that taking a clear stance on social and humanitarian issues is just as important to her as her professional achievements. Janhvi Kapoor's comments on this incident have sparked a new debate on social media and among the general public. The question remains: when will such violence in the name of religion stop, and will this voice raised in favor of humanity be able to shake society?