Indian actors grab 12 seats in Indian Parliament.

The article reports that several Bollywood actors have won seats in the Indian Parliament in the recent general election. Notable winners include Kangana Ranaut, Hema Malini, Arun Govil, Manoj Tiwari, and Ravi Kishan. However, some Bollywood stars have faced criticism for supporting Palestinians in the Israel-Gaza conflict while ignoring domestic issues. Activist and actor Zeeshan Ayyub has called these celebrities "spineless" and accused them of using the issue for publicity. Ayyub believes that with a weaker government in power, more celebrities may feel emboldened to question the Indian government. The article also highlights concerns about freedom of speech and dissent in India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. Indian filmmaker Onir defends Bollywood celebrities, stating that everyone selectively speaks out on issues they are comfortable with due to fear of backlash or career repercussions. [Extracted from the article]