Nushrratt Bharuccha voices support against animal cruelty, shares Manjari Fadnis' emotional appeal
Mumbai, June 9
Bollywood actress Nushrratt Bharuccha has raised her voice against animal cruelty, as she shared actress Manjari Fadnis' emotional Instagram video about the alleged killing of a community dog named Mikey.
On Tuesday, Nushrratt took to the Stories section of her Instagram, and shared the video posted by Manjari Fadnis. Nushrratt expressed her anguish over the incident.
She wrote on the video, "This is Unacceptable!! This cannot be the world we live in!! I am heartbroken and enraged".
In the video, Manjari Fadnis recalled how residents of her housing society had been searching for Mikey for several days, putting up posters and checking with security guards in the hope of finding him. Calling Mikey a "really sweet dog", the actor alleged that a resident had confessed to brutally attacking the animal while it was asleep.
Manjari said that the dog was allegedly struck on the head with an iron rod, dragged away, and assaulted further, leaving him severely injured. She shared the details in an emotional appeal, seeking accountability and justice for the community animal.
By sharing Manjari's appeal, Nushrratt joined the growing chorus of voices demanding compassion, accountability, and stronger protection for animals.
Prior to this, Nushrratt had issued a clarification after her Instagram Stories went viral over alleged weird sounds after the IPL final between RCB and GT.
The actress took to the Stories section of her Instagram on Thursday, and shared screenshots from previous Stories, and penned a long note clarifying that the sounds were made by a puppy.
She wrote, "Kuch logon ne hadh hi kar di hai. Ek puppy ke rone ki awaaz se itna bawaal mach gaya hai and someone has issued a fake clarification also on my behalf. So here's the reality... I was watching the match at my friends house and their young puppy was making these crying 'Sounds'. This is the video made by my friend at the same time with the same sounds from another angle".
"This is the house where I was watching the match. This is the puppy. This is a video from that very night a while later. Fearing exactly what has happened, I was advised to delete that video and I did. People, calm your wild thoughts down! Owning a mobile phone doesn't empower harrassment. Do not misinterpret or follow blindly. Think and act responsibly (sic)", she added.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Good to see Bollywood actors speaking up. But I'm wondering - why do we need celebrities to highlight every issue before anyone cares? The resident who did this should be prosecuted under PCA Act 1960. Society needs to be more responsible towards strays that guard our streets day and night.
Honestly, Nushrratt should focus on her acting career instead of jumping on every bandwagon. These social media appeals don't change ground realities. Better to work quietly with NGOs or local authorities instead of making reels for likes. But yes, animal cruelty is unacceptable.
This is heartbreaking. I lived in Mumbai for 5 years and saw how communities care for their local dogs. Mikey's story reminds me of my own dog back home - they're family. Glad to see Indian celebrities using their voice. People who hurt animals need serious help and punishment.
The irony is stark - she feels strongly about a dog but needed to clarify about her own 'crying puppy' video earlier. I'm glad she's speaking up now, shows character growth. Let's hope this leads to real action, not just Instagram stories. Society needs more compassion for all living beings 🙏
Brit here, lived in India for work 2 years. The bond between communities and their street dogs here is unique and beautiful. Absolutely gutted about Mikey. Hope the perpetrator faces justice. Nushrratt's voice matters because it reaches millions. Keep pushing for change!
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