Prakash Raj was deeply shaken by Gauri Lankesh’s murder, wife says

CNN Central News & Networks / ITDC India ePress / ITDC News /Agencies/ Bhopal: Mumbai. Actor Prakash Raj’s wife and choreographer Pony Verma said in a conversation that the murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh had affected the actor deeply, mentally and emotionally. After the incident, Prakash Raj’s life and professional work were also affected. According to Pony Verma, during that period the actor had to lose some work linked to films and advertisements.

Gauri Lankesh was shot dead outside her home in Bengaluru in September 2017. The incident triggered a wide debate across the country on freedom of expression, the safety of journalists and voices of dissent. Prakash Raj also publicly reacted to the murder at the time and raised his voice against the incident.

Pony Verma said Prakash Raj was extremely distressed by Gauri Lankesh’s murder. After the incident, the actor spoke publicly, which also had an impact on his professional life. According to her, he suffered losses in some film and advertising projects. Prakash Raj, along with his acting, is also known for expressing forthright views on social and political issues. After Gauri Lankesh’s murder, he had reacted openly on the issue. His wife’s recent disclosure has once again brought that period and its personal impact into discussion.

Pony Verma’s remarks indicate that an artist’s clear response to a public incident is not limited only to public image, but can also affect personal and professional life.

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