Prominent Bollywood actors have publicly supported the Cockroach Janata Party's protest in Delhi against alleged NEET exam paper leaks [1].
The movement represents a significant intersection of celebrity influence and student activism. By lending their platforms to the cause, these actors amplify demands for educational reform and government accountability regarding the integrity of national entrance exams.
Salman Khan said that the paper leak is a very serious issue [4]. He said that the movement should remain focused on the students rather than becoming a tool for partisan gain. "This issue should not be hijacked politically and credit should only go to the students," Khan said [2]. He said that the current generation is driven and motivated toward education and will make India proud [3].
The protest, organized by the Cockroach Janata Party, has seen participation from lakhs of people [5]. The students are demanding transparency and systemic changes following the alleged 2026 leak of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test paper [5].
Other high-profile figures joining the call for support include Shabana Azmi, Sonu Sood, Dia Mirza, and Prakash Raj [1]. The list of supporters also extends to Swara Bhasker, Diljit Dosanjh, Riteish Deshmukh, and Genelia Deshmukh [1].
This surge of celebrity backing comes as the public outcry over exam security grows. The collective voice of these actors brings national attention to the vulnerabilities of the testing system, and the impact of leaks on aspiring medical students.
“"This issue should not be hijacked politically and credit should only go to the students."”
The involvement of A-list celebrities in a student-led movement against the NEET leaks suggests a broadening of the crisis from a technical academic failure to a wider social issue. When actors of this stature intervene, it puts additional pressure on educational authorities to provide transparent answers to avoid prolonged public scrutiny and potential instability in the national testing framework.
