Anupam Kher's response to Naseeruddin calling him a clown goes viral: Watch

Actor Naseeruddin Shah's old criticism of Anupam Kher has resurfaced online after Kher's recent comments on the reported theft of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple sparked debate. A clip from Shah's 2020 interview is once again being widely shared, with the veteran actor calling Kher a "clown" while speaking about his political views.The years-old video began trending after Kher, in an interview with India Today, dismissed the reported theft at the Ram Temple as a "very small issue" and compared it with the large-scale destruction and looting of temples during the Mughal era. As his remarks drew attention, social media users revived Shah's earlier comments about the actor.During the 2020 interview, Shah was asked about members of the film industry who had either criticised what they viewed as discriminatory politics and policies or openly supported the government.