'Muslim hating' is fashionable now says Naseeruddin Shah
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A known critic of the Indian government, actor Naseeruddin Shah opened up about the current political climate and how hating Muslims in films and reality, has become fashionable.
Celebrated actor Naseeruddin Shah recently opened up about the hate that is visible among people towards one religion in India. Speaking to a publication, the veteran actor, who we last saw in Taj-Divided by Blood, said that hating Muslims is fashionable, even among educated people. He called it worrying times.
In the chat, Naseeruddin said the mood in the current lot of films is a reflection of what is happening in reality. Oh sure, these are worrying times absolutely. The kind of stuff thats pure, undisguised propaganda is being lapped up and its a reflection of the zeitgeist of the times. Muslim hating is fashionable these days, even among educated people. Its what the ruling party has very cleverly tapped into this nerve. We talk about secular this, democracy that, so why are you introducing religion into everything? he said.
A vocal critic of the current government of India, Naseeruddin Shah added that the election commission is a mute spectator to politicians who are using religion to get votes. He said there would be utter devastation if a Muslim leader had asked for votes by saying Allahu Akbar.
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Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 12:00 am