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Time of India
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Alia Bhatt backs mother's Palestine post with a ‘Like'; Soni Razdan breaks silence; says staying silent is a crime
Veteran actress Soni Razdan has opened up about her deeply personal connection to the ongoing atrocities in Palestine, drawing from her own family's painful history. In a heartfelt social media post, Soni revealed how her grandfather, a German citizen, risked his life during Hitler's regime by running an underground newspaper opposing Nazi rule. 'He suffered greatly and saw terrible things,' Soni wrote. Though eventually released due to legal support—with the condition that he would never return to Germany—his bravery left a lasting impression on the family. Alia Bhatt 's reaction The actress showed quiet support for her mother's strong statement by 'liking' the post. Alia has not made any additional remarks. 'It would have broken him' Reflecting on the current situation in Palestine, Soni Razdan expressed how it disturbs her deeply, particularly because of her grandfather's past. 'The very people he fought so hard to save have turned into those that oppressed them,' she wrote, referring to what she views as the tragic irony of today's crisis. She made it clear that her post is not against an entire community, acknowledging that many Jews oppose the violence, just as many Germans once opposed Hitler. . Her post completely read, "A recent reel featuring the Jewish Australian actress Miriam Margoyles has actually pushed me to write this post and at this point. She chillingly states that Hitler won. Because he made the Jews like him. That is the saddest thing I have read in a long time. Whether you agree or disagree…. It is a terrifying indictment. This is also actually a continuation of an earlier post about my mother and grandmother. Of course, my grandfather is everywhere in it. They don't make many like him anymore. " She added, "But let us not despair, because there are those that speak out, and those that put their lives on the line to report. My heart goes out to everyone who does. More power to all of you. A world war was fought for what was right, and what was just. Many died, but many were saved. I am proud that my grandfather was on the right side of history. I do hope that the rest of the world will follow sooner rather than later." Did Alia Bhatt Just Confirm Her 'Alpha' Cameo in 'War 2'? Fans Say Yes!
News18
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Alia Bhatt Reacts To Mother Soni Razdan Saying She Is 'Connected' To Atrocities In Palestine
Last Updated: Soni Razdan said her grandfather would be heartbroken if he witnessed the tragedies in Palestine. Alia Bhatt's mother and veteran actress Soni Razdan, has said that she feels connected to the atrocities taking place in Palestine, given her family's history. Alia Bhatt has reacted to her mother's post in a show of support. Soni Razdan mentioned that it is ironic that the people for whom her grandfather risked his life under Hitler's regime are now subjecting another race to atrocities. Alia Bhatt 'liked' her mother Soni Razdan's latest post about Palestine. In her post, Soni Razdan wrote that her grandfather ran an underground newspaper against Hitler in Germany. 'They distributed it as widely as they could and, of course, the inevitable happened… One day, he was found out. They arrested him. He was thrown into prison and later into a concentration camp, where he suffered greatly and saw terrible things," Soni wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soni Razdan (@sonirazdan) The actress mentioned that since her grandfather was German and had access to good lawyers, he was released from captivity on the condition that he would never step foot in Germany again. She also added, 'My grandfather had the courage to stand up against a tyrant all those years ago. Therefore, when I see what is happening in Palestine today, I am so glad he is no longer alive. It would have broken him. The very people he fought so hard to save have turned into those that oppressed them." Soni noted that there are many Jews who are against what is happening in Palestine, just as there were many Germans who were against Hitler, but 'very few had the courage that my grandfather had". Soni wrote that she feels 'particularly connected" to the atrocities in Palestine due to her family history. Soni wrote that while she doesn't have half the courage her grandfather did, she thought it was important to speak up for Palestine, as remaining silent 'is a crime'. First Published: July 28, 2025, 12:03 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Alia Bhatt's Great-Grandfather Was Put In Hitler's Concentration Camp, 'Fought Hard' To Save Jews
Last Updated: Soni Razdan said she feels connected to the atrocities happening in Palestine due to her family history. Alia Bhatt's mother, Soni Razdan, has taken to Instagram to write a long note about her grandfather's rebellion against Hitler. She wrote the post to spread awareness about the atrocities in Palestine and mentioned that she is glad her grandfather isn't alive to witness the tragedies. She called it ironic that the people for whom her grandfather risked his life under Hitler's regime are now subjecting another race to atrocities. Soni captioned the post, 'A recent reel featuring the Jewish Australian actress Miriam Margoyles has actually pushed me to write this post and at this point. She chillingly states that Hitler won. Because he made the Jews like him. That is the saddest thing I have read in a long time. Whether you agree or disagree…. It is a terrifying indictment." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soni Razdan (@sonirazdan) She added, 'This is also actually a continuation of an earlier post about my mother and grandmother. Of course, my grandfather is everywhere in it. They don't make many like him anymore. But let us not despair, because there are those that speak out, and those that put their lives on the line to report." The actress wrote, 'My heart goes out to everyone who does. More power to all of you. A world war was fought for what was right, and what was just. Many died, but many were saved. I am proud that my grandfather was on the right side of history. I do hope that the rest of the world will follow sooner rather than later." In her post, Soni Razdan mentioned how her German grandfather ran an underground newspaper against Hitler in Germany. 'They distributed it as widely as they could and of course, the inevitable happened… One day, he was found out. They arrested him. He was thrown into prison and later into a concentration camp, where he suffered greatly and saw terrible things," Soni wrote. The actress mentioned that since her grandfather was German, he was released from captivity but was banished from Germany. She also added, 'My grandfather had the courage to stand up against a tyrant all those years ago. Therefore, when I see what is happening in Palestine today, I am so glad he is no longer alive. It would have broken him. The very people he fought so hard to save have turned into those that oppressed them." Soni noted that there are many Jews who are against what is happening in Palestine, just as there were many Germans who were against Hilter, but 'very few had the courage that my grandfather had". Soni wrote that she feels 'particularly connected" to the atrocities in Palestine due to her family history. Alia Bhatt also 'liked' the post in support of her mother. First Published: July 28, 2025, 10:39 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Pooja Bhatt's Throwback Photo From Spiti Valley Has Mother Soni Razdan Saying THIS
The picture featured Pooja Bhatt wearing a red shawl over her shoulders. Pooja Bhatt's love for nature and exploration often shines through her social media posts. The actress-producer recently shared a breathtaking throwback photo from Spiti Valley, which captured the attention of her family members, including her mother, Soni Razdan. Taking to Instagram, Pooja dropped an old picture that featured her wearing a red shawl over her shoulders and black sunglasses. A young child was seen sitting on her lap. In the caption, she wrote, 'The child is in me still and sometimes not so still – Fred Rogers." See the post here: Reacting to the post, Pooja's mother, Soni Razdan, wrote, 'What a beautiful picture." Pooja Bhatt is set to launch her podcast, titled The Pooja Bhatt Show, in collaboration with iHeartMedia and Mammoth Media Asia. The weekly podcast will launch in late September and will be available on all major podcast platforms and the iHeartRadio app. In her announcement post, Pooja Bhatt wrote an emotional note reflecting on her journey. The actress penned, 'Conversations real & reel…With the ones that shaped me, moved & inspired me, from close quarters & afar. Stories of resilience, of triumph, of debilitating failures, of anguish and joy… the paradox of being an artist in a world that is often lacking in wonder & largely on fire." She added, 'While I write this, I hear of Filmistan studios – A sacred space, in which I faced the camera for the first time in 1989 for my debut film 'Daddy' being sold. It will now be replaced by a block of luxury apts. End of an Era… juxtaposed with a new beginning this podcast offers me. Death & life in the same frame. Yesterday must die, be demolished for today to emerge from the rubble, find its feet & take flight." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pooja B (@poojab1972) The Pooja Bhatt Show aims to offer honest and motivational conversations. Voices that influenced her will be featured in the show, including actors, directors, spot boys, and background dancers. The actress wants to share stories of happiness, heartache, failure, and achievement. The podcast will also look at how Indian cinema has influenced international culture, music, and fashion. First Published: July 26, 2025, 17:24 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Alia Bhatt's film selected for Asian Project Market at BIFF
Difficult Daughters, directed by Soni Razdan , and produced by Alia and Shaheen Bhatt, along with veteran Indian indie producer Alan McAlex and Grishma Shah, has made it to this year's Asian Project Market (APM) at Busan International Film Festival. Payal Kapadia , Kani Kusruti and Jeo Baby's The Last of Them Plagues, directed by emerging Indian director Kunjila Mascillamani, has also made it to the list of selected projects. Other notable entries from India include, Lanka (The Fire) directed by Saurav Rai and Moon by Pradip Kurbah. Soni Razdan when contacted said, 'We are in the process of putting the project together. It's too early to talk about it.' This year, APM had received a record-breaking 455 submissions from 44 countries of which 30 made it to the final list. APM helps discover emerging talent and connects them with global investors, producers, and distributors, while fostering an ecosystem for pragmatic co-production.
