Indian activist and educator Sonam Wangchuk has responded to Salman Khan’s viral “it’s done, bro” remark, which the Bollywood actor made while appealing to protesters to end their hunger strike.
Wangchuk addressed the actor’s comments following protests and a campaign over demands related to India’s education system.
Speaking about Salman Khan’s intervention, Wangchuk said he did not want to speculate about the actor’s reasons for making the statement.
“Everyone would have had their share of compulsions. I don’t want to get into that. You have to look in all directions,” Wangchuk said.
He added that he respected the fact that Salman had spoken publicly about the issue.
“The fact that he even said something at all, I respect that,” the activist said, adding that he could not comment on the actor’s “compulsions”.
What did Salman Khan say?
During the protests, Salman Khan took to X to express concern over the violence that had occurred during the demonstrations.
The Bajrangi Bhaijaan actor said he was saddened that what he described as a peaceful movement had turned violent and expressed sympathy for students and their families who were affected.
Khan also praised students for standing together over concerns surrounding the education system and urged them to continue their protest peacefully.
He then directly addressed Wangchuk, writing: “Sonam, it’s done, bro.”
The actor appealed to him not to prolong the hunger strike and suggested that Wangchuk should eat something, even offering to send food from his home.
Wangchuk’s hunger strike
Wangchuk and other activists had participated in a prolonged hunger strike during the campaign.
The protests were linked to demands for changes in India’s education system and concerns surrounding students’ issues.
Wangchuk’s latest comments indicate that he does not intend to publicly speculate about why Salman Khan intervened, instead acknowledging the actor’s decision to speak out.
The exchange has attracted considerable attention on social media, with Salman’s “it’s done, bro” remark becoming a widely discussed part of the protest episode.
