Originally posted by: Silveraliax
Other controversial topics like what? If that topic concerns them then they have a right to speak. Such as, deforestation or animal abuse etc that has an effect on the world. If its a topic like this, why would they comment? And dont say they commented on Salman so they should comment here too because frankly speaking, noone should have spoken up for Salman either. Because it is just wrong to influence people like that without any evidence.
To answer your queries:
1. Topics like hot political flashpoints that can generate a lot of backlash. Many celebrities are brave enough to jump into the fray despite knowing they might get attacked for their public stands.
2. They should comment because this is happening in the very industry they operate in. The impacts of vicious blinds, the debate on whether the prevalence of nepotism must be reined in, the talk of "gangs" that actively target folks like ARR. All of this directly impacts them.
They can choose the keep quiet, and I can choose to call out their callousness. In some specific cases, I think it is chaatukaarita (bootlicking) at play.
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