Naseeruddin Shah Takes Aim at Silent Bollywood Over Protests

Naseeruddin Shah is not holding back. The actor-director has reportedly called out his industry peers for staying quiet during student protests, using a pretty savage metaphor to drive his point home.

According to reports circulating in the Indian media, Shah compared silent celebrities to dogs protecting a bone, suggesting they’ll only speak up when their own interests are threatened. The legendary performer, known for his roles in classics like Sparsh and A Wednesday, has never been one to shy away from speaking his mind on matters beyond the silver screen.

This isn’t the first time Shah has waded into conversations about social responsibility. Industry chatter suggests the veteran continues to challenge Bollywood to use its platform more meaningfully. Whether his comments spark actual change or just more debate remains to be seen, but one thing’s certain: Shah’s got everyone’s attention.