Vidya Balan expresses concern over growing polarization in India

Fri Apr 26 15:52:44 IST 2024

Renowned film actress Vidya Balan has voiced her apprehensions about the increasing polarization in India, expressing a sense of unease about the shift towards a more divided society.

In a recent interview, the actress openly discussed her thoughts on the changing social landscape, notably religious identity and communal cohesion.

“I feel we are more polarized. As a nation, we did not have a religious identity before but now I don’t know why,” Balan stated.

In another clip, she added that actors are now hesitant to talk about politics, which has never happened before because you don’t know who may be offended.

Her emotional observation highlights the profound changes that have occurred in the country’s social fabric, showing a shift from a more inclusive and harmonious past to a more fractured and polarized present.

The actress’s statement shed light on the complexities of contemporary Indian society, where issues of identity, religion, and politics have become increasingly intertwined, leading to heightened tensions and divisions.