Did Rajkummar Rao really comment being 'under pressure' amid students' protest?
After backing students protesting the alleged NEET-UG paper leak, actor Rajkummar Rao's alleged, now-deleted reply to a comment about the 'Modi Hai Toh Mumkin Hai' song sparked fresh debate. His mention of "pressure" prompted widespread speculation, though he did not clarify what he meant.
A screenshot of an alleged Instagram comment by actor Rajkummar Rao has gone viral, putting him at the centre of an online debate. The purported reply, containing the line, "You can never know the pressure," surfaced after Rao posted in support of students protesting the NEET-UG paper leak. While many interpreted the remark as a reference to his appearance in last year's Modi Hai Toh Mumkin Hai song, Rao has not commented on the screenshots, nor has his team confirmed its authenticity.
The discussion began after Rao shared a post backing the ongoing student protests in New Delhi, calling for peace, dialogue and compassion. Responding to the post, an Instagram user questioned the actor over his participation in the pro-government song, which also featured several other Bollywood celebrities.
The user, @om.ar510, wrote, "I had huge respect for you man... you lost it with one propaganda song!!! I never miss any of your movies, never thought you would sold off so easily, you were supposed to lead the new generation of artists... instead (sic)!!!"
Soon afterwards, screenshots claiming to show Rao's reply began circulating widely on social media. According to the viral images, the Stree actor responded, "I can never sell my soul brother. And one song does not define who I am, what I stand for or what my ideologies in life are. You can never know the pressure. I stand for what is right and what keeps us united as human beings. As long as my conscience is clean, and I work the hardest, nothing else matters. People who know me personally know who I am and, hopefully, one day I'll be able to earn back your respect. I wish you luck and happiness in life. God bless you (sic)."
See the viral screenshot here:
The phrase "You can never know the pressure" quickly became the focus of online discussion, with many users speculating that Rao was referring to pressure to participate in the Modi Hai Toh Mumkin Hai song.
However, has neither addressed the viral screenshots nor clarified what he meant by the remark.
What did Rajkummar Rao post?
In his original post on the student protests, Rao urged both students and authorities to respond with empathy instead of confrontation, saying a fair education system is essential for the country's progress.
"When young people feel unheard, it is a reminder that society must listen. Every voice deserves to be heard with dignity, fairness and respect. At the same time, peace must remain our greatest strength. Violence, from any side, only deepens wounds and takes us further away from meaningful solutions. This is a moment for dialogue and compassion (sic)," he wrote.
He added, "Let students express themselves responsibly. Let authorities respond with empathy, openness and a genuine willingness to listen. Real and lasting change is built through conversation, not confrontation. That is what is needed now – more than ever. All of us collectively want one thing: growth for our nation, and the foundation for that growth is fair education. Jai Hind (sic)."
See the post here:
India Today reached out to Rao's team to verify whether the viral screenshots were genuine and whether the actor had posted and later deleted the comment. The team did not confirm or deny its authenticity, saying they would get back with a response.
The discussion around Rao came amid growing public attention on the NEET-UG paper leak and the protests that followed. Earlier this week, Delhi Police clashed with thousands of students and supporters who gathered in the national capital following the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) 'Chalo Sansad' march, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the paper leak and other claimed irregularities in the examination system.
Several film personalities, including Salman Khan, Alia Bhatt, Ananya Panday, Varun Dhawan, Madhavan, Sonakshi Sinha, Naseeruddin Shah and Imran Khan, have also expressed support for the students while appealing for peace.
A screenshot of an alleged Instagram comment by actor Rajkummar Rao has gone viral, putting him at the centre of an online debate. The purported reply, containing the line, "You can never know the pressure," surfaced after Rao posted in support of students protesting the NEET-UG paper leak. While many interpreted the remark as a reference to his appearance in last year's Modi Hai Toh Mumkin Hai song, Rao has not commented on the screenshots, nor has his team confirmed its authenticity.
The discussion began after Rao shared a post backing the ongoing student protests in New Delhi, calling for peace, dialogue and compassion. Responding to the post, an Instagram user questioned the actor over his participation in the pro-government song, which also featured several other Bollywood celebrities.
The user, @om.ar510, wrote, "I had huge respect for you man... you lost it with one propaganda song!!! I never miss any of your movies, never thought you would sold off so easily, you were supposed to lead the new generation of artists... instead (sic)!!!"
Soon afterwards, screenshots claiming to show Rao's reply began circulating widely on social media. According to the viral images, the Stree actor responded, "I can never sell my soul brother. And one song does not define who I am, what I stand for or what my ideologies in life are. You can never know the pressure. I stand for what is right and what keeps us united as human beings. As long as my conscience is clean, and I work the hardest, nothing else matters. People who know me personally know who I am and, hopefully, one day I'll be able to earn back your respect. I wish you luck and happiness in life. God bless you (sic)."
See the viral screenshot here:
The phrase "You can never know the pressure" quickly became the focus of online discussion, with many users speculating that Rao was referring to pressure to participate in the Modi Hai Toh Mumkin Hai song.
However, has neither addressed the viral screenshots nor clarified what he meant by the remark.
What did Rajkummar Rao post?
In his original post on the student protests, Rao urged both students and authorities to respond with empathy instead of confrontation, saying a fair education system is essential for the country's progress.
"When young people feel unheard, it is a reminder that society must listen. Every voice deserves to be heard with dignity, fairness and respect. At the same time, peace must remain our greatest strength. Violence, from any side, only deepens wounds and takes us further away from meaningful solutions. This is a moment for dialogue and compassion (sic)," he wrote.
He added, "Let students express themselves responsibly. Let authorities respond with empathy, openness and a genuine willingness to listen. Real and lasting change is built through conversation, not confrontation. That is what is needed now – more than ever. All of us collectively want one thing: growth for our nation, and the foundation for that growth is fair education. Jai Hind (sic)."
See the post here:
India Today reached out to Rao's team to verify whether the viral screenshots were genuine and whether the actor had posted and later deleted the comment. The team did not confirm or deny its authenticity, saying they would get back with a response.
The discussion around Rao came amid growing public attention on the NEET-UG paper leak and the protests that followed. Earlier this week, Delhi Police clashed with thousands of students and supporters who gathered in the national capital following the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) 'Chalo Sansad' march, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the paper leak and other claimed irregularities in the examination system.
Several film personalities, including Salman Khan, Alia Bhatt, Ananya Panday, Varun Dhawan, Madhavan, Sonakshi Sinha, Naseeruddin Shah and Imran Khan, have also expressed support for the students while appealing for peace.
A screenshot of an alleged Instagram comment by actor Rajkummar Rao has gone viral, putting him at the centre of an online debate. The purported reply, containing the line, "You can never know the pressure," surfaced after Rao posted in support of students protesting the NEET-UG paper leak. While many interpreted the remark as a reference to his appearance in last year's Modi Hai Toh Mumkin Hai song, Rao has not commented on the screenshots, nor has his team confirmed its authenticity.
The discussion began after Rao shared a post backing the ongoing student protests in New Delhi, calling for peace, dialogue and compassion. Responding to the post, an Instagram user questioned the actor over his participation in the pro-government song, which also featured several other Bollywood celebrities.
The user, @om.ar510, wrote, "I had huge respect for you man... you lost it with one propaganda song!!! I never miss any of your movies, never thought you would sold off so easily, you were supposed to lead the new generation of artists... instead (sic)!!!"
Soon afterwards, screenshots claiming to show Rao's reply began circulating widely on social media. According to the viral images, the Stree actor responded, "I can never sell my soul brother. And one song does not define who I am, what I stand for or what my ideologies in life are. You can never know the pressure. I stand for what is right and what keeps us united as human beings. As long as my conscience is clean, and I work the hardest, nothing else matters. People who know me personally know who I am and, hopefully, one day I'll be able to earn back your respect. I wish you luck and happiness in life. God bless you (sic)."
See the viral screenshot here:
The phrase "You can never know the pressure" quickly became the focus of online discussion, with many users speculating that Rao was referring to pressure to participate in the Modi Hai Toh Mumkin Hai song.
However, has neither addressed the viral screenshots nor clarified what he meant by the remark.
What did Rajkummar Rao post?
In his original post on the student protests, Rao urged both students and authorities to respond with empathy instead of confrontation, saying a fair education system is essential for the country's progress.
"When young people feel unheard, it is a reminder that society must listen. Every voice deserves to be heard with dignity, fairness and respect. At the same time, peace must remain our greatest strength. Violence, from any side, only deepens wounds and takes us further away from meaningful solutions. This is a moment for dialogue and compassion (sic)," he wrote.
He added, "Let students express themselves responsibly. Let authorities respond with empathy, openness and a genuine willingness to listen. Real and lasting change is built through conversation, not confrontation. That is what is needed now – more than ever. All of us collectively want one thing: growth for our nation, and the foundation for that growth is fair education. Jai Hind (sic)."
See the post here:
India Today reached out to Rao's team to verify whether the viral screenshots were genuine and whether the actor had posted and later deleted the comment. The team did not confirm or deny its authenticity, saying they would get back with a response.
The discussion around Rao came amid growing public attention on the NEET-UG paper leak and the protests that followed. Earlier this week, Delhi Police clashed with thousands of students and supporters who gathered in the national capital following the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) 'Chalo Sansad' march, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the paper leak and other claimed irregularities in the examination system.
Several film personalities, including Salman Khan, Alia Bhatt, Ananya Panday, Varun Dhawan, Madhavan, Sonakshi Sinha, Naseeruddin Shah and Imran Khan, have also expressed support for the students while appealing for peace.
