Kangana Ranaut and Piyush Mishra Criticize Naseeruddin Shah
A public disagreement has emerged between actors Naseeruddin Shah, Piyush Mishra, and Kangana Ranaut following comments regarding student protests. The conflict began after Shah previously compared actors who remained silent on student issues to dogs with bones in their mouths. Piyush Mishra recently visited protesting students in Ranchi, leading to a critique from Ranaut, who supported Mishra and questioned Shah's loyalties.
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What Happened
Actors Piyush Mishra and Kangana Ranaut have publicly criticized Naseeruddin Shah following his earlier remarks about the film industry's silence on student protests. Mishra, who recently visited students protesting at the Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi and provided financial support, challenged Shah's stance on the matter. Ranaut subsequently shared reports of Mishra's comments on social media and directed personal criticism toward Shah.
The controversy stems from a previous statement by Shah, who had likened actors who did not speak out on student protests to dogs unable to speak because they had bones in their mouths. The current exchange highlights ongoing tensions regarding the political engagement of Bollywood figures and their responses to various student movements across India.
Key Facts
- Naseeruddin Shah previously compared silent actors to dogs with bones in their mouths.
- Piyush Mishra visited protesting students at the Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi.
- Piyush Mishra provided financial support to the students in Ranchi.
- Kangana Ranaut publicly supported Piyush Mishra and criticized Naseeruddin Shah.
- The dispute involves differing views on student protests and the role of public figures.
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11 Aug
- TOIThe Times of IndiaKangana slams Naseeruddin: 'Hai iss desh ke, ladte hai padosi desh ke liye'
12 Aug
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