Kangana Ranaut backs Piyush Mishra, attacks Naseeruddin Shah in Bollywood feud
Kangana Ranaut joined a dispute between Naseeruddin Shah and Piyush Mishra, supporting Mishra and criticizing Shah over comments on student protests.
Naseeruddin Shah sparked criticism by comparing Bollywood’s quietness on student demonstrations to a dog with a bone that cannot bark. Piyush Mishra responded at the Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi, asking Shah why he remained silent about the Jharkhand student protests and referencing earlier protests in Delhi and Mumbai. Kangana Ranaut subsequently weighed in, labeling Shah a "lomdi" and aligning herself with Mishra’s stance.
She argued that being likened to a dog signifies loyalty and expressed pride in protecting her nation. Ranaut also suggested she would rather be a dog than a fox like Shah. The dispute underscores a broader debate about the role of Indian celebrities in social and political activism.
Why it matters
It shows how Indian celebrities are publicly debating their responsibility to speak on political protests.
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