Kolkata Doctor Rape-murder: Vivek Agnihotri Joins Protest Rally, Says 'Typing On Social Media Not Enough'

The Kolkata rape and murder has shook the nation. Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri, known for speaking out on social issues, has now addressed the brutal rape and murder of the doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata. Vivek Agnihotri joined a protest rally in Kolkata and criticised online activism. He told HT, “We all set in Bombay are posting on Instagram or Twitter and clearing ourselves from the guilt, but somebody has to do the leg work.” The 50-year-old filmmaker stressed the need to move from online support to actual involvement, adding, “When people who have the power to influence public opinion and young people come together, it inspires others to get involved.”

He spoke about the importance of encouraging young people to take action in the real world, not just online. Vivek thinks that if leaders protest, it will inspire others to join in. He also warned against the idea that social media alone can bring change, stressing that real progress happens on the streets, which is why he’s taking a stand in the wake of the heinous rape-murder in Kolkata. “If people like us lead by example and protest, it will encourage younger individuals to leave their homes and join the cause. Otherwise, there’s a tendency for people to think that simply typing on social media is enough to make a difference. But real change requires us to be active on the streets. That’s why I am here — to fight for what I believe in,” he said.

In the wake of the Kolkata doctor death, The Kashmir Files director said, “Women safety and right to life. Every woman is scared to step out of the house. Dignity of life is also getting compromised when someone is even eve teasing you.”

The filmmaker said that when he heard of the Kolkata doctor death case at RG Kar Hospital, he couldn’t believe it. “It’s impossible for me to comprehend that something can happen to a doctor in a hospital. I come from a generation when our parents used to say, ‘Doctor bhagwaan hota hai.’ In my mind, hospitals were a very secured place. For the first 48 hours, I was in denial. It’s worse than what people know right now,” he said.

The Kolkata doctor rape-murder case is being investigated by the CBI now after the Calcutta High Court ordered the Kolkata Police to hand it over to the CBI.