Tamannaah Bhatia makes a statement with 'All Lives Matter' post, receives mixed reactions

The death of George Floyd led to widespread protests against racial discrimination, on social media and on the streets, in a movement named 'Black Lives Matter.' Amid the movement gaining global attention and support, the term ‘All Lives Matter’ also is being used by many and has become a topic of discussion. The term is being viewed as triviliasing the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement, with some celebrities also objecting to the term. 

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After Sara Ali Khan deleted a post sharing the message, Tamannaah Bhatia was the latest to use the term in a post, that was one of the most unique ones among those shared by the celebrities. The actor posted a picture of herself with black paint of a palm on her face, extending right till her neck. In the caption, she asked if all lives, be it human or animals, did not matter and that silence was not going to ‘protect you’ 

Here’s the post 

The  Baahubali star was praised by many for her innovative idea. Even actors like Kajal Aggarwal amd Elli AvrRam came out in her support. 

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However, there was criticism for the post, not just for using the 'All Lives Matter' but for numerous reasons. Many pointed out how there was a call to stop using the term and how it was affecting the 'Black Lives Matter' movement. Some asked if she had reacted in a similar way over the migrants’ issue in India.

Many dug out Tamannah’s old videos promoting fairness creams, and urged her to stop doing so before making such a post.

Some also felt the idea to put a ‘black face’ was ‘ill-advised’ and others were of the opinion that saying ‘All Lives Matter’ after doing so did not make sense.  

Stand-up comedian Aditi Mittal was among the others who mocked the picture, and some termed it ‘embarasing’ and ‘clueless.’Many urged her to  take the post down.

 

Meanwhile, after Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tiger Shroff and others lent their support to ‘Black Lives Matter’, some like Kangana Ranaut and Abhay Deol have urged them to break their silence on issues concerning India.          

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