'Eats Here But...': Kangana Ranaut Jabs Naseeruddin Shah Over 'Dog' Remark
Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut criticized veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah, calling him a 'fox' for his comments on student protests and his perceived lack of loyalty to India. The exchange follows a broader debate regarding the silence of celebrities on political issues.
Why it matters
The public spat reflects the intense polarization within the Indian film industry and the broader political discourse regarding nationalism and dissent.
Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut has taken a sharp jibe at veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah over his recent comments on the ongoing student protests, calling him a "fox". Ranaut's remarks came in response to actor-singer Piyush Mishra questioning Shah's silence on the Jharkhand paper leak protests.In a post on Instagram, Ranaut shared a report featuring Mishra's comment - who had joined the protesting students at the Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi last week."Sach toh yeh hai har koi kisi na kisi ka kutta hai, lekin mujhe iss baat ka garv hai ki main jis ghar (desh) ki roti khati hoon uski rakhwali karti hoon/ uske liye ladti hoon, Nasir Saab khaate toh iss desh ka hain lekin ladte padose desh keliye hain. (The truth is, everyone is someone's dog, but I am proud that I guard and fight for the home (country) whose bread I eat.
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