The sudden arrest of television newscaster Arnab Goswami may have shocked many across India and outside as it is being seen as being contrary to democratic norms. However, there is very little support for Goswami in the Mumbai film industry which has for long suffered his jibes, taunts, jeers and
insults. In fact the film industry has collectively sued Arnab for defamation and there is little reason to believe that the film fraternity has softened its stance towards Arnab after his arrest. Only two members of the film fraternity Anupam Kher and Kangana Ranaut have come forward in support of Goswami. The rest are studiously quiet refraining from any comment on the issue. ALSO READ: Arnab Goswami ARRESTED By Mumbai Police: Kangana Ranaut REACTS Via Video Message - WATCH
A spitfire actress known for her fearless opinions told this writer, “Let him fight his own battle.Do you really expect the film industry to shed tears for him, after the way he has insulted us for months now? He talks about his freedom of expression. But he forgot that this freedom did not give him the right to be abusive towards the entertainment industry.” ALSO READ: 'I Reminded Arnab Goswami He Is In Courtroom, Not His Studio' Says Sr Lawyer As Republic TV's Editor-In-Chief Is Sent To 14-Days Judicial Custody
न्यूयॉर्क में सुबह उठकर अर्नब गोस्वामी की गिरफ़्तारी के बारे में सुना और देखा।हैरत भी हुई,दुख भी हुआ और ग़ुस्सा भी आया।हो सकता है उनके अंदाज़ से कुछ लोग सहमत न हों पर उनके साथ ऐसा व्यवहार लोकतंत्र के लिए हानिकारक भी है और निंदनीय भी। उम्मीद करता हूँ उन्हें जल्द रिहा किया जाएगा।
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) November 4, 2020
Anupam Kher had earlier taken to his twitter handle to express his shock and horror over the arrest of Arnab Goswami. Kher who has been in New York for sometime mentioned that the way the anchor had been arrested went against the very premise of democracy.
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Message for Maharashtra government @republic #Arnab #ArnabWeAreWithYou #ArnabGoswami pic.twitter.com/AJizRCitS7
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) November 4, 2020
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