Kangana Ranaut has once again stirred controversy in Bollywood after targeting veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah.
The actor-turned-politician called Shah a “lomdi” (fox) and criticised his recent comments about Bollywood personalities and their silence over student protests.
The latest controversy began after Naseeruddin Shah questioned why some prominent Bollywood actors had remained silent on student protests. Shah reportedly compared the silence of celebrities to that of “dogs,” a remark that drew criticism from fellow actor Piyush Mishra.
Kangana Ranaut later joined the dispute and supported Mishra. In a sharp social media response, she criticised Shah and questioned his political and national loyalties.
She said, “They eat from this country but fight for the neighbouring country,” accusing the veteran actor of speaking in support of interests that she associates with a neighbouring nation.
Ranaut also used the term “lomdi” while referring to Shah, adding another layer of insult to an already heated exchange.
Her comments have attracted considerable attention online, with the controversy becoming another example of the long-running ideological disagreements among prominent Bollywood personalities.
The controversy has also brought the debate over celebrities speaking publicly on political and social issues into the spotlight.
Naseeruddin Shah has often been vocal about political and social matters, while Kangana Ranaut has also been outspoken on political issues and has frequently criticised people and institutions with whom she disagrees.
The confrontation comes at a time when public figures are increasingly being drawn into discussions surrounding student protests and other social movements.
Shah’s comments questioned the apparent silence of major Bollywood personalities, while the responses from Mishra and Ranaut shifted the discussion towards loyalty, patriotism and political differences.
Neither side appears to have backed away from the confrontation so far. Ranaut’s remarks have further fuelled discussions on social media, with supporters and critics of both actors debating the comments and the manner in which they were made.
The latest episode adds to a series of disagreements involving Kangana Ranaut and other members of the Hindi film industry.
Her outspoken statements have repeatedly made headlines, particularly on issues related to politics, nationalism and the role of celebrities in public life.
As the controversy continues to gain attention, it remains to be seen whether Naseeruddin Shah will respond directly to Ranaut’s latest remarks or whether other Bollywood personalities will join the debate.
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