Kangana slams Naseeruddin: 'Hai iss desh ke, ladte hai padosi desh ke liye'
A public dispute has emerged between actors Naseeruddin Shah and Piyush Mishra regarding the film industry's silence on student protests. BJP MP Kangana Ranaut joined the debate, criticizing Shah's political stance while supporting Mishra.
Why it matters
The exchange highlights the growing polarization within the Indian film industry regarding political activism and national loyalty.
A war of words has erupted between veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah and actor-singer Piyush Mishra, with BJP MP and actress Kangana Ranaut now weighing in on the controversy. After Mishra criticised Shah over his comments about Bollywood celebrities remaining silent during student protests, Kangana came out in support of Mishra and launched a sharp attack on the veteran actor.The controversy began after Naseeruddin took a dig at Bollywood’s silence over student protests, comparing the industry to “a dog with a bone in its mouth that cannot bark.” His remarks were later criticised by Piyush Mishra during an appearance at the Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi.Mishra questioned Naseeruddin’s own silence on the Jharkhand students’ protest and challenged the actor over his earlier remarks.
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