Now that every Bollywood celeb is coming out in support of Aryan Khan and his recent arrest in a drug racket case, actress Kangana Ranaut couldn’t be left far behind.
The 23 year old Bollywood aspirant, and son to industry superstar Shah Rukh Khan, Aryan was arrested by the NCB during a raid in an alleged rave party in a cruise.
As he remains in arrest and is being questioned for his connections with drug peddlers, several A-listers have written notes in his support – standing in solidarity with him, as he navigates through court trials and NCB-grilling.
Amidst it all, the ever-so-outspoken Kangana Ranaut has also responded to the controversy, not only calling out celebrities for condoning Aryan’s alleged involvement with drugs, but also asking him to grow and learn from the matter.
Kangana’s response came soon after the likes of Hrithik Roshan wrote public letters in Aryan’s support, with plenty words of encouragement, for the youngster.
In her balanced take on the subject, Kangana did call it a mistake on Aryan’s part, stating that this should give him a perspective to grown in life and be aware of the consequences of his actions, but at the same time urged Bollywood celebs to not glorify or condone the action itself, with their lengthy notes and statements in support of the 23 year old.
Here’s what the Thalaivi star wrote in her status:
“Now all Mafia Pappu coming to Aaryan Khan’s defence…. We make mistakes but we mustn’t glorify them … I trust this will give him perspective and also make him realise consequences of his actions…. Hopefully it can evolve him and make him better and bigger. It’s good not to gossip about someone when they vulnerable but it’s criminal to make them feel that they did no wrong.”
Very well said, Ms. Ranaut.
While the media trial is not to be condoned, it is also important not to shrug it aside or ‘normalize’ it – as it is being done by several popular figures.