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Naseeruddin Shah Doesn’t Give ‘a Fiddler’s Fart’ About Backlash for Defending Diljit Dosanjh
- Naseeruddin Shah openly defended Diljit Dosanjh amid criticism related to Dosanjh working alongside Pakistani talent Hania Aamir in the film Sardaar Ji 3.
- The controversy arose as critics targeted Dosanjh and the film for featuring a Pakistani artist, while supporters argued that casting decisions lie with producers and not Dosanjh.
- The film Sardaar Ji 3 released overseas on June 27 but was withheld from India to reduce potential losses amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan.
- Shah stated, "I don't care a fiddler’s fart for backlash" and emphasized that he has relatives and friends in Pakistan, telling detractors to "Go to Kailasa."
- The episode highlights ongoing conflicts between nationalism and artistic freedom, with political leaders defending Dosanjh to avoid fueling cancel culture despite public uproar.
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Naseeruddin Shah’s remarks on Diljit and Kailasa draw BJP’s ire
New Delhi: Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has landed in the middle of a political firestorm after his social media post in support of Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh triggered strong condemnation from BJP leaders, particularly Maharashtra BJP MLA Ram Kadam. Calling Shah’s remarks “anti-Hindu” and “deeply insensitive,” Kadam demanded a public apology, asserting that Shah had hurt the sentiments of crores of Hindus across the country. In a post that…
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