Veteran actor Ratna Pathak Shah expressed support for student protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, questioning India's Vishwaguru claim and advocating for urgent education reforms.
Ratna Pathak Shah backs student protests in Delhi
Jul 23, 2026
10:08 am
What's the storyVeteran actor Ratna Pathak Shah has voiced her support for the ongoing student protests in Delhi, which demand reforms in the education sector.
In an Instagram video on Wednesday, she drew parallels between these protests and the mythological tale of Eklavya, questioning what kind of teachers would demand such sacrifices from their students.
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