New Delhi, July 23 -- Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt opened up being affected by the ongoing student protest led by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Praising students who have been protesting against issues in the education system and NEET paper leak, Bhatt said that they represent not only their own aspirations but also the hopes of their families and the countless sacrifices made to help them succeed.

Reflecting on the protests, the Alpha actor said the past few days had "broken my heart and then mended it, again and again, with hope."

Taking to Instagram, Alia Bhatt wrote, "The last few days have broken my heart and then mended it, again and again, with hope.

"Behind every student standing their ground is a dream, a family's hope, a journey...