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Naseeruddin Shah Criticises Bollywood Stars for Silence Amid Student Protest
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🗓 23 Jul 2026, 06:49 PM
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Actor Naseeruddin Shah has called out Bollywood celebrities for remaining silent during a student protest, warning that they will speak up only when the situation escalates.
Actor Naseeruddin Shah recently voiced his discontent with Bollywood celebrities for staying silent during a student protest. He remarked that "When the bone drops, they will bark," implying that the stars will only speak out when the situation becomes critical.
Shah’s comment underscores a perceived lack of social responsibility among film personalities amid rising student activism. By highlighting the silence of the industry’s leading figures, he urges them to use their influence proactively.
The remarks have sparked debate within the entertainment community and among the public, prompting discussions about the role of celebrities in political and social movements.
While Shah did not specify which protest he was referring to, his statement has drawn attention to the broader expectation that public figures should engage with pressing societal issues rather than remain passive.
Shah’s comment underscores a perceived lack of social responsibility among film personalities amid rising student activism. By highlighting the silence of the industry’s leading figures, he urges them to use their influence proactively.
The remarks have sparked debate within the entertainment community and among the public, prompting discussions about the role of celebrities in political and social movements.
While Shah did not specify which protest he was referring to, his statement has drawn attention to the broader expectation that public figures should engage with pressing societal issues rather than remain passive.