Veteran actor Zeenat Aman has publicly backed Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike, which is reported to be in its seventeenth day. Aman calls on the government to engage with Wangchuk’s demands through dialogue rather than confrontation, urging that officials meet with him to discuss the issues he is raising. She also emphasizes that the protest is linked to allegations of irregularities in the NEET examination. In her appeal, Aman acknowledges Wangchuk’s work beyond the protest, highlighting his contributions to education and environmental activism. Multiple reports note that Wangchuk’s health is deteriorating as the hunger strike continues, underscoring the urgency Aman places on the government’s response. The coverage presents Aman’s intervention as a plea for peaceful engagement with the protest’s stated concerns and as support for Wangchuk while his condition worsens. The reports do not describe any government decision or immediate follow-up in response to her appeal.