Deepika Padukone to Varun Dhawan: Check out what Bollywood celebrities had to say about JNU violence

VARUN DHAWAN: I think we cannot stay neutral in such issues. You have to condemn such attacks. It is dangerous and sad if masked people enter an educational institution and all this (assault, vandalism) happens. (Photo | PTI)

DEEPIKA PADUKONE: I am very angry at what is happening but it is worse that no action is being taken. (Photo | PTI)

KARTIK AARYAN: I hope a lot of people would stand up and a lot of citizens should come ahead and talk about it. Strict actions are needed. The way these things are happening, this is not our country, these things should not happen here. I really hope strict actions are taken. (Photo | PTI)

SONAKSHI SINHA: No matter which political party you support, do u support violence? Don't visuals of bleeding students and teachers shake you up? We can't sit on the fence any longer. Kudos to @deepikapadukone for showing up, & all those who spoke for speaking up. This is not the time to stay quiet. (Photo | PTI)

RAJKUMMAR RAO: What happened in #JNU is shameful, horrific and heartbreaking. Those who are responsible behind these attacks should be punished. #JNUViolence (Photo | Instagram)

SONAM K AHUJA: Shocking disgusting and cowardly. Have the balls to at least show your face when you want to attack innocents. (Photo | EPS)

MADHAVAN: I was very upset and angry. Violence has no place in this world we live in and especially with and students.. and those that attack women need to be dealt with savagely. (Photo | EPS)

ALIA BHATT: It is time to strongly oppose any ideology that seeks to divide, oppress and promote violence. When students, teachers and peaceful civilians become victims of physical assault on an ongoing basis, it's time to stop pretending that all is fine. We must look truth in the eye and acknowledge that we are a house at war with itself. We, the people, of this country no matter how different our ideologies, must find a human solution to all of our complex problems, and reinforce the peaceful and inclusive ideals upon which this country was built. (Photo | EPS)

ADITYA ROY KAPUR: There's no place for that kind of violence in our country, the perpetrators have to be brought to task, definitely. (Photo | PTI)

TAAPSEE PANNU: Such is the condition inside what we consider to be a place where our future is shaped. It’s getting scarred for ever. Irreversible damage. What kind of shaping up is happening here, it’s there for us to see…. saddening. (Photo | YouTube Screengrab)

ANURAG KASHYAP: Hindutva terrorism is now totally out there. #JNUSU (Photo | PTI)

RICHA CHADDA: Name and shame them. If the cops don’t act, if the authorities vie to make them ministers, it is WE must act. Name and shame these aggressors and goons. They shouldn’t be getting jobs or degrees. (Photo | PTI)

ANIL KAPOOR: It (the violence) has to be condemned. It was quite sad, shocking, what I saw. It was very disturbing. I couldn't sleep the entire night thinking what has happened. Nothing will come out of violence. Whoever did this should be published absolutely. (Photo | PTI)

SWARA BHASKAER: JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh attacked by alleged ABVP Goons… This attack is ONGOING @DelhiPolice Vasant Kunj thana is less than 1km away!!!!!!!! Why are you letting this happen??? (Photo | YouTube Screengrab)

SIDDHARTH: Frightening visuals from #JNU. Praying that the #Delhipolice intervene swiftly and protect the students. Stay safe students. What a scary world we live in. (Photo | YouTube Screengrab)

TWINKLE KHANNA: India, where cows seem to receive more protection than students, is also a country that now refuses to be cowed down. You can’t oppress people with violence-there will be more protests, more strikes, more people on the street. (Photo | PTI)

BEJOY NAMBIAR: All you silent friends of mine watch this !!! Watch this & then come and talk to me about how concerned you are about the damage to ‘public’ property. How is THIS OK ? How can we watch students & teachers being brutally attacked like this and stay quiet? (Photo | Instagram)

KRITI SANON: It breaks my heart to see what happened at JNU! What’s going on in India is horrifying!! Students & teachers being beaten up & terrorized by masked cowards!! The constant blame game! Stooping so low for political agendas! Violence is NEVER a solution! How have we become so inhuman? (Photo | PTI)

RITEISH DESHMUKH: Why do you need to cover your face? Because you know you are doing something wrong, illegal & punishable. There is no honour in this-Its horrific to see the visuals of students & teachers brutally attacked by masked goons inside JNU-Such violence cannot & should not be tolerated. (Photo | PTI)

GENELIA DESHMUKH: Absolutely disturbed to see the visuals of masked goons enter JNU and attack students & teachers - sheer brutality!! Humble appeal to the police to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice. (Photo | YouTube Screengrab)

VISHAL BHARDWAJ: Hai Dastoor ki subah hone se pehle - Raaton ka gehra ho jaana laazim hai - Zulm badhaao abhee tumhare zulmon ka - Had se baahar bhee ho jaana laazim hai... It’s shameful and enraging to see what’s happening in #JNUViolence (Photo | PTI)

DIA MIRZA: How long will this be allowed to continue? How long will you turn a blind eye? How long will the defenceless be attacked in the name of politics or religion? Enough is enough. @DelhiPolice. (Photo | PTI)

VISHAL DADLANI: None of us can claim to be a citizen of a Democracy any more. That is clearly a lie. (Photo | PTI)

NEHA DHUPIA: When is this madness going to end... what’s the price one can put on an innocent life. Frightening to see images of students and faculty members being attacked and hurt. This level of violence is unacceptable... #JNU (Photo | PTI)

SHABANA AZMI: This is beyond shocking! Condemnation is not enough. Immediate action needs to be taken against the perpetrators. (Photo | PTI)

KONKONA SEN SHARMA: Who are these masked cowards attacking students? Why are the police not protecting them?? Unbelievable. (Photo | PTI)

REEMA KAGTI: I stand with the students and people of India. Shame on the government of India for their brutality and barbarism. #JNU #AMU #Jamiya #NoToNRC #NoToCAA (Photo | Instagram)

This copy will be further updated once prominent Bollywood celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Aaamir Khan, others react to the JNU violence. (Photo | PTI)