Anupam Kher Naseeruddin Shah Feud: Anupam Responds After Naseeruddin Calls Him a 'Clown'
Anupam Kher Naseeruddin Shah Feud: A past disagreement between Anupam Kher and Naseeruddin Shah has resurfaced on social media, with both actors trading strong words.
The argument began when Naseeruddin Shah called Anupam Kher a 'clown' and said that 'sycophancy is in his blood'.
Anupam Kher Naseeruddin Shah Feud: Kher Reacts to Viral Ram Bhoomi Video
Ashok Singhal Biopic: The video received more attention after Kher shared the first look at his new film Ram Bhoomi, in which he plays the late Vishwa Hindu Parishad president Ashok Singhal.
Kher reposted the video and added his own response.
Last week, Anupam Kher announced the Ram Bhoomi movie on social media and said he felt 'immense joy and pride' to be involved.
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Anupam Kher Latest News: Social Media Slams Kher’s Ram Temple Post
Social Media Reaction: The post received strong criticism online. Some people accused Kher of trying to distract from claims about stolen donations related to the Ram temple, which has become a political issue.
Kher is known for openly supporting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government's policies, and he often shares his views publicly.
One user on X said that Kher's visit to Ayodhya and his promotion of the film seemed like a publicity stunt, similar to what happened with The Kashmir Files.
The user said they had already explained on July 8 why the filmmaker went to Ayodhya.
They claimed that before The Kashmir Files was released, Kher visited Kashmir and showed support for displaced Kashmiri Pandits, but after the film became successful, he distanced himself from them.
The user also said that a similar show of support was now happening in Ayodhya.
Naseeruddin Shah Called Anupam Kher a Clown
Anupam Kher Naseeruddin Shah Feud: On Monday, Anupam Kher responded to Naseeruddin Shah's remarks by sharing a statement.
Anupam Kher's Response: In his reply, Kher said he had seen a video in which Shah called him a “clown” and a “sycophant.”
Kher thanked Shah for his comments but said he did not take them seriously. He also said he had never spoken against Shah.
Kher added that Shah has often shown frustration and criticised many famous people during his career, including Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Rajesh Khanna, Shah Rukh Khan, and Virat Kohli.
‘Jai Ho’: Anupam Kher Hits Back After Naseeruddin Shah Calls Him a Clown
Anupam Kher Naseeruddin Shah Feud: Kher said that people have not taken Shah's criticism seriously and that he felt he was in good company.
He also said that if criticising him made Shah happy, then he should be. He ended his post by saying,
“Do you know what runs in my blood? Hindustan. Jai Ho.”
"Sorry, Yaar": The Rollicking History of Anupam Kher and Naseeruddin Shah's Public Rift
Naseeruddin Shah Latest Update: This is not the first time the two actors have publicly disagreed. Earlier, Kher said he still respected Shah, even after Shah's comments.
At that time, Kher said he still had great respect for Naseer, but felt that Naseer sometimes made careless remarks about him.
He shared that they met after filmmaker H D Pathak passed away, and during that meeting, Shah apologised to him.
Kher remembered that in a recent meeting, Shah said, “Sorry, yaar.” This latest exchange has once again brought their long-standing differences into the public eye.
Shared Screen Space In The Film ‘The Wednesday’
Moving on to their feud, both senior actors shared screen space in the 2008 film A Wednesday, directed by Neeraj Pandey.
In this film, Anupam Kher played the character of Mumbai Police Commissioner Prakash Rathod and Naseeruddin Shah played an unnamed common man who claims to have planted bombs across Mumbai, setting up the tense story that follows.
The story unfolds over a single day as the mysterious caller demands the release of four terrorists in exchange for the locations of the bombs.
As the police race against time, the film builds intense suspense before revealing a powerful twist that becomes clear at the climax.
In the climax, the man is shown to be an ordinary citizen frustrated by repeated terrorist attacks and the failure of the system to deliver justice.
Praised for its gripping screenplay, sharp performances, and socially relevant message, A Wednesday became both a critical and commercial success, earning wide acclaim.
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