Cinema VinesActor Rajkummar Rao recently sparked a social‑media debate after deleting a comment that had been widely circulated on Instagram. The controversy began when a user named @om.ar510 asked Rao why he had taken part in the “Modi Hai Toh Mumkin Hai” song, a political anthem that featured a dozen Bollywood stars. Rao replied, but the reply was removed shortly thereafter, prompting fans to screenshot the text before it disappeared.
The deleted comment, which was later revealed through screenshots, read: “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.” The phrase “You can never know the pressure” led many to speculate that Rao felt coerced into participating in the political track, although he never confirmed such a claim before removing the comment.
In the same post that prompted the comment, Rao used his platform to address the ongoing student protests in New Delhi over the NEET‑UG exam paper leak case. He urged for peace, dialogue and empathy, stating that “the country's progress depends on a fair education system” and that both students and authorities should engage in meaningful conversation rather than confrontation. Rao emphasized that “every voice deserves to be heard with dignity, fairness and respect,” and that violence only deepens wounds.
While Rao’s comment about the “Modi Hai” song remains ambiguous, his broader message to the protestors highlights his stance on social issues. By calling for compassion and open dialogue, he positioned himself as an advocate for constructive engagement, even as the political implications of his earlier participation in the song continue to stir debate among fans and critics alike.
