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Kangana Takes Aim At Naseeruddin Shah's 'Pakistan Obsession'

The actress-politician takes a dig at Shah's 'love story' with Pakistan

Kangana Ranaut at a public appearance
Photo: Ifpofficial, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)

Kangana Ranaut just delivered a pointed critique of Naseeruddin Shah. According to reports making rounds in the Indian media, the actress-politician has taken aim at the veteran actor over his recent comments regarding Pakistan. Her shot across the bow? Asking him to conclude what she sarcastically called his ‘love story’ with the neighboring country. Brutal and unmissable.

The jab reveals the deep ideological divide between these two Bollywood titans. Kangana has made no bones about her nationalist political leanings, championing a particular vision of patriotism. Naseeruddin Shah, conversely, has consistently advocated for progressive and secular values, maintaining a nuanced stance on Indo-Pakistan relations. Their philosophical differences have resulted in several public exchanges over time.

Shah’s latest remarks about Pakistan have apparently struck a nerve with critics across the spectrum, and Kangana has been among the most vocal in her rebuttal. Both command enormous respect within Hindi cinema, with Shah’s filmography including beloved classics like A Wednesday and Sparsh, while Kangana has made her mark both as an actress in hits like Queen and as a filmmaker.

Two powerhouses, two worldviews, and increasingly divergent paths. Our cameras and sources are tracking this ideological tussle closely.

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Photo: Ifpofficial, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)