Kangana Ranaut Responds to Naseeruddin Shah's Comments on Bollywood Protests

In a heated exchange, Kangana Ranaut has taken aim at Naseeruddin Shah, criticizing his comments on Bollywood's silence regarding student protests. She accused him of being disloyal to India while defending her own stance. This confrontation follows Shah's remarks about the reluctance of A-list celebrities to speak out, using a provocative analogy. Kangana's response has reignited discussions about the responsibilities of public figures during social movements, particularly in light of her previous criticisms of the Gen Z-led protests. The ongoing debate highlights the tensions within Bollywood regarding political engagement and social issues.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 11, 2026, 15:43 IST

Kangana Ranaut's Strong Response to Naseeruddin Shah

A file image of Actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut (Photo: IANS)

Mumbai, August 11: Actress and politician Kangana Ranaut has fiercely responded to veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah amid the ongoing discussions regarding Bollywood's reaction to student protests.

In her remarks, Kangana referred to Shah as a “lomdi” (fox) and accused him of benefiting from the country while allegedly supporting its adversaries.

She shared a news article on her social media that highlighted actor Piyush Mishra's comments about Shah's previous “dog with a bone” analogy, along with a pointed message defending her stance and questioning Shah's loyalty to India.

Kangana stated, “The reality is that everyone serves someone, but I take pride in protecting and fighting for the home (country) whose bread I consume. Nasir Saab may eat the bread of this nation, but he fights for the neighboring country.”

She further added, “In today's world, being called a dog is a compliment because loyalty and cuteness are rare; I would rather be a dog than a fox like Nasiruddin.”

This latest confrontation from Kangana arises from Shah's comments regarding the silence of many prominent Bollywood figures on the student protests.

Shah had previously expressed that A-list celebrities would speak out when their conscience prompted them, using the analogy that “a dog with a bone in its mouth can’t bark.” He suggested that only when the bone is dropped or breaks will they find their voice.

Piyush Mishra later referenced Shah's analogy while supporting students protesting in Ranchi over issues related to the Jharkhand Public Service Commission, questioning which “dogs” were silent during the protests.

Kangana has previously stirred controversy with her critiques of the Gen Z-led student movement, particularly objecting to videos where some protestors allegedly used offensive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. She also ignited further debate by labeling a segment of youth as “Gutter chap.”