A segment of Bangladesh’s online community caused a stir recently by directing negative remarks towards Yash Rohan, a popular young actor, for his post about Bijaya Dashami. Yash simply shared ‘Shubho Bijaya’ alongside a sculpture of Goddess Durga, a significant Hindu deity. The criticism stemmed from Yash’s Hindu faith, which some intolerant individuals found difficult to accept. Some even stated they would boycott Yash’s movies or TV shows solely due to his religious beliefs.
Yash, speaking confidently over the phone, stated, “I view this as mere background noise. Frankly, the comments didn’t surprise me. Instead, I aimed to maintain composure in the face of disrespect, which I found to be the most effective approach.” Currently filming in Khulna, the actor drew strength from the support he received from industry peers and fans. “I was deeply moved when many colleagues took a stand for me – writing supportive posts and sharing the image in defiance of the detractors,” expressed the “Swapnajaal” star.
This incident raises the question of whether Bangladeshis are becoming desensitized to making hurtful remarks. Yash’s view differs, as he remarked, “I personally don’t believe so. I prefer to think it’s a vocal minority amplified by social media dynamics. Beneath those negative comments are numerous people pushing back against them, so I choose to focus on that positivity.”
Looking ahead, Yash Rohan anticipates that the public condemnation of such behavior will encourage others to speak out. “I hope to see more instances of people supporting my fellow entertainment industry colleagues – it’s long overdue.”