Naseeruddin Shah criticizes Modi over Delhi protests

Veteran Bollywood actor Naseeruddin Shah has launched a sharp critique of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and the government's response to recent student protests in Delhi. In an interview published on July 23, Shah questioned the Prime Minister's accountability and public messaging, while also condemning police actions against demonstrators.

The actor's latest remarks follow an emotional video he shared on Instagram on July 21, in which he expressed anger over the police handling of a protest march in Delhi the previous day. In that video, Shah said his "blood boils with anger" seeing how students were treated, comparing masked security personnel to American ICE agents. He urged the protesting youth to continue their fight and told the government, "Everything will be remembered."

In his subsequent interview, Shah was asked about the Prime Minister's response to the ongoing controversy surrounding alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2026 examination and the resulting protests. Shah stated he was not surprised by the government's stance, questioning when the Prime Minister had ever spoken honestly or accepted responsibility for any blunders. He criticized what he...