As tensions between India and Pakistan rise, Indian news channels have once again come under fire for sensationalism and fake reporting — and this time, Bollywood isn’t staying silent. Actor Sonakshi Sinha has publicly called out the Indian media for spreading panic and misinformation, likening news coverage to over-the-top war movies rather than factual journalism.
Taking to Instagram, Sonakshi (@aslisona) wrote, “I’m so done with these over dramatized visuals and sound effects, the screaming and shouting! Just do your job, report facts as they are… stop watching this garbage in the name of news.” Her Insta story resonated with many, as social media users across South Asia echoed her frustration.
Indian TV networks have recently been caught pushing false narratives, including a fabricated attack on Karachi Port—where they used unrelated Gaza conflict footage—and even misidentifying a Turkish soldier as a captured Pakistani pilot. These claims not only spread unnecessary panic but also triggered widespread mockery online and criticism from within India’s own media circles.
The disinformation campaign has fueled debates about press responsibility, cross-border credibility, and the ethics of broadcasting during sensitive geopolitical moments. With artists like Sonakshi Sinha speaking out, the conversation around fake news and nationalistic sensationalism is getting louder — and more necessary than ever.
