In a show of solidarity with the ongoing protests over the horrific incident at RG Kar Medical College, popular Bengali actor and TMC MP Dev has postponed the release of the teaser for his upcoming film *Khadan*. The teaser was originally scheduled for release on August 14 at 11 a.m., as previously announced by the actor himself.
However, the shocking events at RG Kar have sparked widespread outrage, not just in Kolkata but across the entire nation. In response, many from the Tollywood film industry have joined the protests, expressing their condemnation of the incident and calling for justice.
Dev took to social media to share his decision, explaining that the release of *Khadan*’s teaser has been deferred out of respect for the gravity of the situation. In his Facebook post, he expressed his sympathy for the victim’s family and reiterated the demand for justice in the RG Kar case.
The incident at RG Kar has sent shockwaves through the state, with protests spreading from Kolkata to Delhi. Demonstrations have seen participation from various sections of society, including prominent figures from the arts and medical communities. In a powerful act of resistance, women are also planning to reclaim the streets on the night of August 14, under the banner of the “Women Take the Night” movement, with simultaneous gatherings planned at Jadavpur, Academy, and College Street at 11:55 p.m.
Dev’s decision to postpone the teaser release reflects the broader cultural response to the RG Kar incident, as more voices from the Bengali film industry and beyond come together to demand accountability and justice.
