“Majbooriyan Hoti Hogi Sabki”: Sonam Wangchuk Breaks Silence on Salman Khan’s Viral “It’s Done, Bro” Remark
Renowned Ladakh-based activist Sonam Wangchuk has finally addressed the viral social media plea made by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan during the height of his recent 26-day hunger strike. The fast, held in solidarity with students protesting against the systemic failure of exam paper leaks, had captured national attention and drawn comments from various public figures, including the Tiger actor.
The Context of the Viral Plea
During the height of the protests, Salman Khan took to Instagram to urge the students to return home, emphasizing that their well-being was paramount. Addressing the activist directly, Khan wrote: “So students, please go back to your parents and homes. Sonam, it’s done, bro. Don’t extend this. Keep the spirit for another day if there be a need, which I doubt, and eat something. If you want, I will send you food from home.”
The comment, “Sonam, it’s done, bro,” immediately sparked a wildfire of memes and discussions across social media platforms, with netizens divided over the superstar’s intervention.
Wangchuk’s Graceful Response
In a recent appearance on Prakhar Gupta’s podcast, the subject of Khan’s viral message resurfaced. When presented with a T-shirt featuring the actor’s picture and the now-infamous catchphrase, Wangchuk responded with a thoughtful smile.
Acknowledging the gesture as coming from a place of “healthy sentiment,” Wangchuk suggested that celebrities often operate under complex pressures. “Majbooriyan hoti hogi sabki (Everyone must have their own compulsions/limitations),” he remarked. “I don’t want to get into that. One has to look left, right, front, and back [while speaking]. I respect that he said something, but I wouldn’t want to comment on the constraints behind it.”
His response highlights the nuanced understanding of the public spotlight, suggesting that while he remains steadfast in his activism, he recognizes the different professional and personal dynamics that influence celebrity discourse in India.
On the Work Front
While the internet continues to dissect these celebrity interactions, Salman Khan remains busy with his professional commitments. The actor is preparing to resume his long-standing role as the host of Bigg Boss 20.
On the cinematic front, Khan has several high-profile projects in development. These include Maatrubhumi, which will feature him opposite Chitrangda Singh, and an ambitious project tentatively titled Monster, directed by Vamshi Paidipally and co-starring Nayanthara, which is currently eyeing an Eid 2027 release.
As for Sonam Wangchuk, his 26-day protest remains a significant chapter in his ongoing advocacy for the rights of Ladakh and the youth, proving that even viral pop-culture moments cannot overshadow the gravity of the issues he champions.
