Alia Bhatt's mother Soni Razdan draws grandfather’s legacy as she voices support for Palestine
Mumbai: Veteran actress Soni Razdan, who is also the mother of Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, recently shared a personal family story while expressing her views on the ongoing situation in Palestine, reported Zee News.
In a post on Instagram, Razdan recalled how her grandfather had shown bravery during the time of Adolf Hitler’s rule in Germany. She revealed that he ran an underground newspaper that spoke out against Hitler and the growing violence against Jews during that period.
"In this very terrifying and uncertain atmosphere, he had the courage to run an underground newspaper against Hitler," she wrote. According to her, the newspaper was shared widely, but eventually her grandfather was caught. He was arrested and sent to prison, and later taken to a concentration camp.
Razdan said that he was eventually released with the help of good lawyers but was told to never return to Germany.
Reflecting on this history, she said, “My grandfather had the courage to stand up against a tyrant all those years ago. Therefore, when I see what is happening in Palestine today, I am so glad he is no longer alive. It would have broken him.”
She added that while many Jews today do not support the violence in Palestine, just like many Germans did not support Hitler back then, very few had the courage to openly resist.
“I don’t have half his courage, but in honour of his legacy, I speak out today because I must... because to keep silent when atrocities are being committed is a crime,” she said.
Razdan also shared that her family's past makes her feel a deeper connection to what is happening in Palestine.
Her daughter Alia Bhatt liked the post, showing quiet support for her mother’s words. Many social media users appreciated Razdan for speaking up on a difficult and important issue.
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Belagavi youth’s murder case projected as road accident, cracked in Uttara Kannada; Three arrested
Karwar: Uttara Kannada police have cracked a murder case in which a Belagavi youth was killed and his body burnt inside a car to make it appear like a road accident.
Addressing a press meet in the city, Superintendent of Police Deepan M.N. said three accused from Old Hubballi have been arrested in connection with the case. The crime was a pre-planned act driven by personal enmity, he said.
The case came to light on April 8 morning when a car (KA-04/MJ-8996) was found completely burnt in a roadside ditch near Talekumbri bus stand in Yellapur. Only charred human remains were found inside the vehicle. Initially, it was suspected to be an accident caused by overspeeding, and a case was registered at Yellapur police station based on a complaint filed by the deceased’s father, Jagannath Dhapale.
However, the father later expressed suspicion that his son’s death was not accidental, prompting a detailed investigation.
Taking the matter seriously, two special teams were formed under the leadership of Yellapur Inspector Ramesh Hanapur. On analysing technical evidence and CCTV footage, police found that it was a planned murder.
The accused have been identified as Abdul Raheem Basheer Ahmed Mujawar (32), Maulasab Bavahan Wada (36) and Dadapeer alias Aftab Mehboob Saab Balasangi (22), all chicken traders from Old Hubballi.
Police have seized the car used in the crime along with two scooters. The accused have been remanded to judicial custody.
Investigations revealed that the accused killed Nitesh Dhapale due to personal enmity and later set the car on fire along with the body to project it as an accident.
SP Deepan M.N. appreciated the efforts of Inspector Ramesh Hanapur, PSIs Rajashekhar Vandali and Siddappa Gudi, and the entire team for solving the complex case.
