Celebrities urge Sonam Wangchuk to end hunger strike as health worsens

Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike entered its 18th day at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar as concerns over his health intensified

Film personalities are urging activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike. Concerns are growing over his deteriorating health after weeks of fasting. Shabana Azmi and Soni Razdan have appealed for his well-being and continued leadership. Other celebrities and writers also joined calls for him to end the fast. Wangchuk is protesting alleged NEET examination irregularities and demanding minister's resignation.

Educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has entered the 17th day of his indefinite hunger strike. Several celebrities have come forward to extend their support to Wangchuk and the Cockroach Janata Party. Rubina Dilaik also took to social media to voice her support for Wangchuk amid the ongoing protest demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.Rubina shared a post by Zeenat Aman in support of Wangchuk, which read, "We must not become a society that sits back and watches one of its greatest minds be sacrificed." Re-sharing the post, Rubina wrote, "He is a real hero, don't let him die fighting for our country's own good."Devoleena Bhattacharjee also re-shared a reel on social media stating that Wangchuk is doing nothing wrong and is only asking for accountability from the government. The post also questioned Aamir Khan's silence amid the ongoing protest. The reel asked, "Kaha hain Aamir Khan, itna paisa bana liya film se...(referring to 3 Idiots)."Kunickaa Sadanand, too, shared a video on social media, saying, "Jab sarkar sunna band kar de, tab sawaal poochna aur bhi zaroori ho jaata hai. Sawaal sirf Sonam Wangchuk sir ka nahi, balki hamari democracy aur har us awaaz ka hai jo sach aur apne haq ke liye uthti hai." She further questioned who would bring change if people speaking the truth are silenced. She also urged people to share their views in the comments section. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ThelogicalthinkingIndian (@tltiofficial) Bigg Boss fame Sidharth Bhardwaj visited Wangchuk three days ago to express his support, along with singer Kaka. He penned, "Went to jantar mantar to show our support as human beings towards the youth, which definitely is seeking some answers through this hunger strike and hoping for a peaceful and effective solution between them and the concerned authorities."3 Idiots Star Omi Vaidya Makes Emotional Plea As Sonam Wangchuk's Health Worsens Amid CJP Hunger Strike: 'Don't Want Phunsukh Wangdu To Die' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sidharth bhardwaj (@sidhaiyaar) Abhay Deol also backed Wangchuk amid the ongoing protest by sharing a post featuring him along with a broken heart emoji. While several celebrities and artists have come forward in support of Wangchuk, A-list stars including Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, and others are yet to publicly express their support or comment on his condition.

Actress Ayesha Khan has urged the media and the public to pay closer attention to social issues after admitting that she herself was unaware of activist Sonam Wangchuk's ongoing hunger strike. The Shararat star reshared an emotional appeal by 3 Idiots actor Omi Vaidya, who expressed concern over Wangchuk's deteriorating health after his hunger strike entered its 17th day on Tuesday, July 14.Ayesha Khan Appeals For Focus On Sonam Wangchuk's ProtestSharing Vaidya's post, Ayesha wrote, "I request the paps and the media to highlight this news; only you can make people aware of what's happening in the country. It's so unfortunate that I had no idea about this too, we are so lost in glamour, beauty and controversies that we often end up being avoidant to the things that actually need our attention."Check it out:Zeenat Aman Voices Concern Over Sonam Wangchuk's Health, Appeals To Govt: 'Must Not Sit Back & Watch One Of India's Greatest Minds Be Sacrificed'3 Idiots Star Omi Vaidya Makes Emotional Plea As Sonam Wangchuk's Health Worsens Amid CJP Hunger Strike: 'Don't Want Phunsukh Wangdu To Die'What Omi Vaidya SaidOmi an appeal to people to pay attention to Wangchuk's condition. "I don't want Phunsukh Wangdu to die. Right now he is on a very long hunger strike. His blood sugar has gone down very much. I don't know if you've heard about this. I don't know if the media is reporting this. But this is a pretty important thing," he said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Omi Vaidya (@omivaidya_official)As Sonam Wangchuk entered the 17th day of his hunger strike, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke shared an update on his health, stating that his condition had worsened. He said Wangchuk was losing muscle mass and experiencing immense pain amid the ongoing protest. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ratna Singh (@whattalawyer._)Wangchuk has lost 8.2 kilograms since he began fasting. His latest medical parameters showed a blood pressure of 107/70 mmHg and a blood glucose level of 67 mg/dL.

Veteran actress Zeenat Aman has expressed her concern for climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, whose indefinite hunger strike entered its 17th day on Tuesday, July 14. The protest, organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), is demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged leak of the NEET-UG question paper. Zeenat shared a heartfelt note on social media, urging the Indian government to begin a dialogue with Wangchuk and address the issues he has raised.Zeenat Aman Voices Concern Over Sonam Wangchuk's HealthTaking to her Instagram handle, praising Wangchuk's contributions, Zeenat said he is a "brilliant and conscientious man" who has received global recognition for his social impact through several prestigious awards. She appealed to the government to engage in peaceful discussions, stressing the importance of dialogue in addressing concerns raised through democratic forms of protest.Check it out:3 Idiots Star Omi Vaidya Makes Emotional Plea As Sonam Wangchuk's Health Worsens Amid CJP Hunger Strike: 'Don't Want Phunsukh Wangdu To Die' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zeenat Aman (@thezeenataman)'Must Not Sit Back & Watch...'"We must not become a society that sits back and watches one of its greatest minds be sacrificed," Zeenat wrote, adding that India has a long history of peaceful protests and those in positions of power have a responsibility to respond with peaceful dialogue.सोनम वांगचुक, जिसने कभी अपने लिए नहीं माँगा, कुछ कि पद चाहिए, सत्ता चाहिए।अपनी ज़िंदगी देश, समाज और आने वाली पीढ़ियों के भविष्य के लिए लड़ते रहे है और 15-16 दिनों से अनशन पर बैठे हैं! अपने लिए नहीं, देश के लिए। देश के बच्चों के भविष्य के लिए! उसके बाद भी देश के नेताओं की सोई… pic.twitter.com/tox5EBsTwT— Abhinay Maths (@abhinaymaths) July 13, 2026 Zeenat said her thoughts were with the national capital, where Wangchuk has been continuing his fast. Sharing a report about his health condition, she wrote that Wangchuk had "started losing muscle mass and is in immense pain." She also highlighted his response when he was asked to end his fast, quoting him as saying, "Don't ask me to end my fast. Ask the government why they won't even have a dialogue."Zeenat Aman Shares Photos From Hospital, Reveals Why She Has Been Away From Social Media: 'Drudgery Of Paperwork & Anxiety Of...' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonam Wangchuk (@wangchuksworld)Earlier today, 3 Idiots actor Omi Vaidya urged people to pay attention to Wangchuk's indefinite hunger strike, saying the activist's blood sugar had dropped significantly. "I don't want Phunsukh Wangdu to die," he said, recalling that Wangchuk inspired 3 Idiots.

Actor Omi Vaidya, best known for playing Chatur in 3 Idiots, has made an emotional appeal for climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on an indefinite hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar over the NEET 2026 Paper leak. Wangchuk, whose real-life work inspired Aamir Khan's character Phunsukh Wangdu in the film, has entered the 17th day of his fast and has lost around 8 kg.Omi Vaidya Voices Concern For Sonam Wangchukसोनम वांगचुक, जिसने कभी अपने लिए नहीं माँगा, कुछ कि पद चाहिए, सत्ता चाहिए।अपनी ज़िंदगी देश, समाज और आने वाली पीढ़ियों के भविष्य के लिए लड़ते रहे है और 15-16 दिनों से अनशन पर बैठे हैं! अपने लिए नहीं, देश के लिए। देश के बच्चों के भविष्य के लिए! उसके बाद भी देश के नेताओं की सोई… pic.twitter.com/tox5EBsTwT— Abhinay Maths (@abhinaymaths) July 13, 2026 'Elected Leaders Should Do Their Jobs': Prakash Raj Joins CJP Protest In Bengaluru, Calls For Accountability - Watch Video 'I Don't Want Phunsukh Wangdu To Die'On Tuesday, July 14, Omi shared a video on social media, introducing himself before making an appeal to people to pay attention to Wangchuk's condition. "I don't want Phunsukh Wangdu to die. Did you know that Phunsukh Wangdu from 3 Idiots is actually based on a real-life Ladakhi engineer, innovator, educator and reformer named Sonam Wangchuk? I've met this guy. He's a pretty interesting character," he said.Check out the video: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Omi Vaidya (@omivaidya_official)Omi Vaidya Expresses Concern Over Sonam Wangchuk's HealthDescribing Wangchuk as a humble and inspiring individual, Vaidya praised his contributions and encouraged people to learn more about his work. He also expressed concern over Wangchuk's health, saying, "Right now he is on a very long hunger strike. His blood sugar has gone down very much. I don't know if you've heard about this. I don't know if the media is reporting this. But this is a pretty important thing."'Don't Want This Guy To Die'He urged people to understand the situation, regardless of their personal views."Whether you agree with him or not, I don't really want this guy to die," Vaidya said, requesting people to take time to learn about the issues surrounding the protest.A democratically elected govt is obligated to respond, when a citizen's hunger strike enters 15th day. #SonamWangchukpic.twitter.com/kCOFI92Gda— Satish Acharya (@satishacharya) July 12, 2026 On Tuesday, July 14, as Sonam Wangchuk entered the 17th day of his hunger strike, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke shared an update on his health, stating that his condition had worsened. He said Wangchuk was losing muscle mass and experiencing immense pain amid the ongoing protest. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ratna Singh (@whattalawyer._) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cockroach Janta Party (@cockroachjantaparty)Meanwhile, The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced that it will hold a march to Parliament on July 20 as part of its ongoing protest.