She's 16019 Archives talented, newly famous. And unfortunately, facing vile abuse on social media.
Zaira Wasim, the young actor who dazzled audiences with her flawless debut in Dangal— India's highest-grossing film ever — posted an inexplicable "confession/apology" on Facebook last night.
And then, she deleted it in no time.
SEE ALSO: 'Dangal' becomes the highest-grossing Bollywood film of all timeNot before screenshots had been taken though.
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Her note reeks of fear and coercion. And sadly, submission too. She says she is "sorry for what I did" and wants to "make it very clear that I do not want anyone to follow in my foot steps or even consider me as a role model."
What has she "done"? No one knows. Yet.
But there's enough conjecture.
Going by the comments surfacing on social media, she's either being bullied for meeting Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister (CM) Mehbooba Mufti or being criticized for her supposedly "un-Islamic" act of joining films.
Scores of abusive comments have flooded her Facebook page.
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She's apparently being vilified for this meeting with the state CM.
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However, there's a silver lining. Almost.
The hate comments have been outnumbered by the empathetic ones. All sections of Indian society from politicians and media-persons to film personalities and sportsmen, and of course, the masses have come out in loud support of the Kashmiri actor.
Noted among them is a comment from former Jammu & Kashmir CM and Mufti's political rival, Omar Abdullah.
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Support from the film industry has been noticeable too, with Dangal's lead actor Aamir Khan releasing a Twitter statement this afternoon, appealing "everyone to leave her alone".
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Some veteran actors have insisted that Wasim is their "role model".
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And some others have reminded her that she didn't need to apologize.
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"Leave her alone." Yes, please!
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This Indian poet recalled a similar incident from 2013 when an all-girl band in Kashmir had been issued a fatwafor playing music.
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Sportspeople, including Indian wrestler Geeta Phogat, whose role Wasim essayed in Dangal, have voiced their support and concern.
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Mass support continues to pour in as people tweet with the hashtag #StandWithZaira.
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