Movie stars slammed for supporting Palestinians.

The article discusses the recent Indian general election, in which Bollywood stars won seats in the Indian Parliament. It highlights the victories of various film stars, including Kangana Ranaut, Hema Malini, and Arun Govil, who contested on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket. The article also mentions the criticism faced by Bollywood celebrities for supporting Palestinians during the Israel-Gaza conflict, while ignoring domestic issues. Some industry observers believe that the recent election results could encourage more celebrities to speak up on general issues. However, actor Zeeshan Ayyub criticizes these celebrities, calling them "spineless" and accusing them of using the tragedy in Rafah as a publicity stunt. Ayyub believes that some celebrities may now feel emboldened to question the Indian government. The article also mentions Prime Minister Narendra Modi's perceived intolerance of dissent and free speech. Filmmaker Onir defends Bollywood celebrities, stating that everyone selectively speaks on issues they are comfortable with, and that there are various reasons why industry participants may be wary of speaking out. The financial impact and potential backlash are major considerations for outspoken celebrities in the Bollywood industry. [Extracted from the article]