Vivek Agnihotri, best known as the director of The Kashmir Files, stirred a fresh round of controversy surrounding Bollywood actress, Deepika Padukone’s infamous visit to the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) protest in 2020. The filmmaker suggested that the actress’s visit was not a conscious political move on her part but a misstep prompted by poor advice from her PR team, adding that Deepika might not even have a clear idea about the protest.
Vivek Agnihotri reignites Deepika Padukone’s JNU visit controversy
Deepika Padukone’s questionable visit to JNU in January 2020 became one of the most talked-about moments in recent Bollywood history. Just days before Chhapaak, Deepika appeared at the JNU campus to stand in silent solidarity with students protesting a violent attack by masked assailants on campus. While she didn’t speak publicly, her presence alone had sparked intense national debate.