Bollywood Puts Its Weight Behind #ZairaWasim

The trolling never stops. After having a rough day, 16-year-old Kashmiri actress Zaira Wasim --  who with her sterling performance as the young Geeta Phogat in ‘Dangal’ won our hearts – had written a Facebook post apologizing to fellow Kashmiris for having had a chat with the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Mehboob Mufti, on Saturday.

While few extremists couldn’t stop blaming her (who knows for what reasons!), the teen actress has got overwhelming support from several Bollywood celebs.

‘I hope people still remember that I’m a just a 16-year-old girl and treat me accordingly’

READ The Full Story: Zaira Pens Shocking Apology After Being Trolled

With #ZairaWasim being among the top trends on Twitter this morning, this native of Srinagar was praised by many, including wrestler Geeta Phogat, who Zaira played in Dangal. Geeta tweeted:

Babita Phogat wrote:

Zaira Wasim you r deal.No pressure should b enough to make u feel apologetic about ur achievements.Go ahead,chase ur dreams,inspire!! pic.twitter.com/frqwFHso3N

— Babita Phogat (@BabitaPhogat) January 16, 2017

Zaira's on-screen father Aamir Khan tweeted:

https://twitter.com/aamir_khan/status/821245282746646528

An angry Gautam Gambhir wrote:

Calling @zairawasim "unislamic" for acting in Dangal or meeting @MehboobaMufti is naked suppression. Ashamed dat she had 2 apologise.

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) January 17, 2017

To me whole @zairawasim episode smells of sexual bias. Can someone say d same thing 2 @aamir_khan @BeingSalmanKhan @iamsrk?

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) January 17, 2017

Men will be men. Insecure 2 see a girl like @zairawasim get wings. Sadly we think "Maahri Choriyan AAJ B Choron se kum hain." @aamir_khan

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) January 17, 2017

Bollywood celebrities are tweeting since the time the news is out and trying to assure Zaira that she didn’t have to tender any apology and that it was completely unnecessary.

Dear @zairawasim! Ur apology letter is sad but full of courage. It exposes d cowardice of people who made u write it.But u r my #RoleModel. pic.twitter.com/fCF2zlzvzC

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) January 16, 2017

https://twitter.com/sonunigam/status/821006329821020160

Those who shout AZADI from the roof tops don't give an iota of AZADI to others .Poor Zaira Waseem had to apologies for her success Shame !!

— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) January 16, 2017

To those demanding #Azadi in #Kashmir. U seem fundamentally undemocratic, bigoted n incapable of respecting any1 else's freedom #ZairaWasim

— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) January 16, 2017

It must take extra courage to go after a 16 year old debutante. @zairawasim, you're awesome and don't let this get to you

— Tanmay Bhat (@thetanmay) January 16, 2017

Calling @zairawasim "unislamic" for acting in Dangal or meeting @MehboobaMufti is naked suppression. Ashamed dat she had 2 apologise.

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) January 17, 2017

@zairawasim All the actors are busy with their Filmfares.. No one cares for #ZairaWasim who is being threatened in her own place..

— Troll Treasure (@TrollTreazure) January 16, 2017

#Dangal Actress Zaira Wasim Apologises After Kashmiri Separatist Trolls Abuse Her For Movie And Meeting With CM Mehbooba Mufti Sayeed.Shame! pic.twitter.com/8o5Ndb092a

— Sir Jadeja fan (@SirJadeja) January 16, 2017

The youths of #Kashmir should come out on the streets & and announce that we don't want to be stone throwers but achievers like @zairawasim

— Ashoke Pandit (@ashokepandit) January 16, 2017

you DON'T need to apologise for your incredible work and taking an independent decision to act. IT IS YOUR PREROGATIVE

— Sahar Zaman (@saharzaman) January 16, 2017

#ZairaWasim you don't owe it to anyone. You have made all of us proud by your sheer talent & hard work. You need not to be apologetic. Bravo pic.twitter.com/QiMgTblFkq

— Mubassir Latifi مبصر لطیفی (@Mubassir_Latifi) January 16, 2017

On Monday, Mehbooba Mufti had backed Zaira, saying, "When it comes to talent, youngsters from Jammu and Kashmir are next to none and we must celebrate them and not those who post their photos on Facebook with guns in their hands."

On the other hand:

I've a problem with @MehboobaMufti trying to userp other peoples success to cover up her own failures but why punish/troll people she meets?

— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) January 16, 2017

The young ‘on-screen Geeta’ will surely stand up tall and not be cowed down by these trolls.

Also Read: Dangal depicts the story of a wrestler himself who mentored her both daughters Geeta Babita to win the championships

READ:Meet the wrestlers of Dangal & Aamir Khan: Sanya Malhotra, Fatima Sana Sheikh

Feature Image Credit: The Indian Express

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