‘Dangal’ girl, Zaira Wasim, had to post an apology after getting trolled and criticized for meeting J&K Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti. Zaira Wasim, a 16-year-old child artist who has received accolades for her performance in 2016’s biggest blockbuster ‘Dangal’ apologized through her verified Facebook account.
This was the apology that she posted. Though, it has now been deleted.
Zaira apologized for being called as a “role model for Kashmiri youth”, she even expressed that it was her fault for meeting certain people whom she shouldn’t. Though her apology received some really harsh comments but there are people who came in support for the ‘Dangal’ girl as well.
Syed Ata Hasnain, a retired Three-Star General of the Indian Army showed his support for Zaira Wasim in a series of tweets.
Nation needs to solidly stand behind Zaira Waseem.I haven’t seen Dangal yet but will. Girl child needs to be respected instead of trolled.
— Syed Ata Hasnain (@atahasnain53) January 16, 2017
He even urged the nation to stand in support of Zaira Wasm. Also, he said that threats to Zaira are threats to the children of Kashmir and hence Kashmir should also stand for her!
Disgraceful. I expected better from Kashmiris Threats to Zaira Wasim are threats to your children. Stand and be counted
— Syed Ata Hasnain (@atahasnain53) January 16, 2017
The former Indian army officer explained that Zaira is a role model to many and hence she should not apologize for it.
Zaira forced to say she is not a role model. For me and many she is a role model. Radicals need to be condemned by the right thinking.
— Syed Ata Hasnain (@atahasnain53) January 16, 2017
Living in negativism for a girl of Zaira’s age is not easy, he said.
She is a child. Living with this negativism is not easy. https://t.co/B8Rm4OrOqN
— Syed Ata Hasnain (@atahasnain53) January 16, 2017
Apart from the veteran army officer, Zaira got support from big names of Bollywood as well. Anupam Kher made a point by telling people that Zaira is his role model.
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
Indian poet, lyricist and screenwriter, Javed Akhtar posted a dhakkad tweet for the ‘Dangal’ star…
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
Even real life Geeta and Babita Phogat sent powers to Zaira Wasim.
Dhaakad ladkiyon ka role kiya hai usne toh usko darne or sharminda hone ki koi zarurat nahi hai: Wrestler Geeta Phogal on Zaira Wasim pic.twitter.com/S6we1UdSF2
— ANI (@ANI_news) January 16, 2017
We also reached here by facing many hardships;want to tel Zaira Wasim she shouldn't be scared the nation is with her: Wrestler Babita Phogat pic.twitter.com/KyEzcUl17r
— ANI (@ANI_news) January 16, 2017
We also reached here by facing many hardships;want to tel Zaira Wasim she shouldn't be scared the nation is with her: Wrestler Babita Phogat pic.twitter.com/KyEzcUl17r
— ANI (@ANI_news) January 16, 2017
The reason behind Zaira posting and deleting such apology is still unknown. But, speculations are going around that Zaira came under some pressure and took the step.
