In a candid interview with The Wire, veteran Indian actor Naseeruddin Shah expressed his views on the current socio-political landscape in India, particularly focusing on the issues concerning the Muslim community. Shah remarked that while it is easy to oppose Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Muslims should prioritize education over less significant issues like the Hijab or the length of tennis star Sania Mirza’s skirt. Shah pointed out that Modi often gets blamed for everything wrong in the country, but underlying problems existed long before his tenure.
He emphasized, “Muslims are worrying about all the wrong things like Hijab and the length of Sania Mirza’s skirt. They should be instead worried about education, enlightening, modern ideas instead of Madrassas.” He went on to say, “The Muslims have been at fault,” highlighting the community’s misplaced focus.
The 73-year-old actor was critical of Modi’s leadership, stating, “Until this election, the PM believed that he is invincible and right about everything.” He further added, “Modi has been talking less and less sense over the years.” Rare moment when Naseeruddin Shah spoke truth.
Sadly, Secular Hindus still believe in Ganga-Jamuni Tahzeeb scam! — BALA (@erbmjha) Shah elaborated on the tendency of people to hold Modi responsible for the country's issues. “It's very easy for those of us who oppose Modi to blame everything that's wrong with the country on him. The fact is, there was plenty wr.
