Gauri Lankesh's murder devastated Prakash Raj, motivating his stand

Hindustan Times · entertainment

Actor Prakash Raj's wife, Pony Varma, revealed that the 2017 murder of their friend, activist-journalist Gauri Lankesh, profoundly devastated him. This tragedy, however, also motivated Raj to take a public stand on issues, despite facing professional repercussions. Varma shared that Raj has lost films and advertisements due to his outspokenness, but he remains resolute, stating his conscience compels him to speak out against perceived wrongs. He continues to honour Gauri Lankesh's memory through his activism.