Alia Bhatt on students' protest: 'Their courage humbles me'

Alia Bhatt voiced support for student protests across the country, calling their courage humbling.

In a social media statement, Bhatt said the protests broke and mended her heart with hope, and that students represent dreams and sacrifices for a better future.

Bhatt's statement followed support from Salman Khan, Shabana Azmi, Naseeruddin Shah, and others amid uproar over Bollywood's silence.

She urged people to listen to the younger generation, stating 'the future is theirs' and signing off with 'Jai Hind'.

Other celebrities including Tovino Thomas, Preity Zinta, and Anurag Kashyap also joined the conversation.