Whatever the judgment is, I think we should stand up for National Anthem: Sunny Leone

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Actor Sunny Leone, who launched the first trailer of her upcoming film Tera Intezaar, has said one should stand up for the National Anthem, irrespective of the Supreme Court judgement. The apex court on Monday directed the Centre to take a call on the playing of the national anthem in public places, including cinema halls.

Sunny said, “I think patriotism is one of those emotions that come from within, it comes from the heart. Whatever the judgment is, I think you should stand for your National Anthem, I do.”

Arbaaz Khan, who was also present at the trailer launch, said, “Irrespective of Supreme Court’s decision that says that we do not need to stand up for National Anthem when played in theatre, I will always stand up for it. My mind is conditioned that way, it is a practice for me, so whenever I hear National Anthem, I will automatically stand up, no matter what, and it is in my headspace.”

Lyricist-poet Javed Akhtar, film editor-writer Apurva Asrani, singer Adnan Sami and TV actor Anuup Soni, among several other Bollywood celebs, also tweeted about the issue:

we have so many identities but when we stand up for our national anthem with love n reverence in that precious moment we are only Indians
— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) October 25, 2017

Sad to read jokes about our #NationalAnthem. But this is what happens when you aggressively enforce what should be a voluntary act of love.
— Apurva Asrani (@Apurvasrani) October 25, 2017

‘Where’ d National Anthem shud play is another matter; but whenever or wherever it is played- GET UP & Respect it. From d Heart- Not Sleeve!
— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) October 25, 2017

Correct... you sud do what ever u wish. I don't say play #NationalAnthem in theatres. I say, I will stand if it's played... where ever. Hope I am clear 😊🙏 https://t.co/SfRqvv8yyJ
— Annup Sonii (@Anupsonicp) October 26, 2017

In my opinion whn ppl can stand in long queues 4 overpriced popcorn & samosas shouldn't have issues standing 52seconds 4 #NationalAnthem 🇮🇳
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) October 25, 2017

Singapore plays it's national anthem every midnight.Likewise do so on DD. Do not force or test my patriotism at various random places.
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) October 24, 2017

I stand up for the #NationalAnthem because I give it the love & respect that it is due. Not because some govt forces me to.
— Raghu Ram (@tweetfromRaghu) October 24, 2017

Source: hindustantimes