Renowned Bollywood actress Reno Desai has ignited controversy after a press conference held in Hyderabad, where she passionately addressed the issue of stray dogs. According to Indian media reports, the 44-year-old actress expressed her frustration over the lack of action taken by authorities to tackle the rising problem of stray dogs.
In the press conference, Desai called out the hypocrisy of society, highlighting how people quickly react to stray dogs but remain silent on more pressing issues like mosquito-borne diseases, road safety, and violent crimes. An argument ensued between Desai and an individual present at the conference, which further escalated the situation. Subsequently, her social media comments were met with severe backlash, prompting her to release an explanatory video.
In the video, Desai addressed the social media trolls who had targeted her personal life, ex-husband, and children, even going so far as to make death threats. She clarified that her fight was not driven by politics or personal interests but by a desire to value human life. Desai also expressed her gratitude towards fellow artists who had supported her cause.
The controversy has sparked a wave of reactions from celebrities worldwide. Pakistani actress and TV host Zainab Qayyum expressed concern over the growing class divide in Pakistani society. Turkish actress and model Hande Erçel reacted to her social media video with Shah Rukh Khan, which went viral. Pakistani actor Roshan Mahmood appealed to his fans for their prayers for his health.
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The death toll in the Glittering Plaza fire in Pakistan has risen to 30, with 11 bodies identified. The marriage of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s son, Junaid Safdar, has garnered significant attention on social media.

