Kangana Ranaut defended describing Naseeruddin Shah as “lomdi.”
The remark followed Shah’s criticism of celebrity silence over student protests.
Ranaut accused Bollywood of hypocrisy and selective outrage.
She contrasted reactions to Jantar Mantar protests with alleged student oppression in Jharkhand.
Ranaut cited alleged unrest involving parliamentarians and a gathering outside her home.
She questioned Bollywood’s continued focus on Pakistan decades after Partition.
Her criticism targeted Pakistan-related themes in films, statements and interviews.
The dispute reflects an ongoing public clash between Ranaut and Shah.
Coverage largely presented Ranaut’s allegations and remarks without independent confirmation.
Most analyses characterized the story as a celebrity and industry dispute rather than a policy debate.
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Coverage consistently reports that Ranaut stood by the “lomdi” remark and criticized Bollywood’s alleged selective concern over protests and Pakistan-related themes. Differences mainly concern emphasis, with some analyses framing her comments more sympathetically while others present them neutrally.
It remains unclear how Naseeruddin Shah or other figures within Bollywood will respond to Ranaut's latest statements. The long-term impact of this exchange on public perception of Bollywood's content choices is also uncertain.
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Supportive coverage reinforces Ranaut’s argument that Bollywood maintains an excessive focus on Pakistan. It presents her comparison of different protest responses as evidence of selective outrage and treats her defense of the “lomdi” remark as justified within the dispute. The emphasis is on her criticism of industry hypocrisy and her contentious relationship with Bollywood. Her claims are generally reported without independent verification.
Neutral coverage recounts Ranaut’s defense of the “lomdi” remark and her accusations against Bollywood and Shah. It notes her comparison between protests in different locations and her criticism of Pakistan-related themes in the industry. These reports largely attribute the claims to Ranaut rather than endorsing them. The broader context is an escalating public dispute between two actors.
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Times Now reports that Kangana Ranaut criticized Bollywood’s alleged “perpetual obsession” with Pakistan while defending her description of Naseeruddin Shah as “lomdi.” Ranaut accused film celebrities of supporting Jantar Mantar protesters but not speaking about students in Jharkhand. She asked why Pakistan remains prominent in Bollywood films, statements, and interviews decades after Partition. The article frames her comments as part of her contentious relationship with the industry.
The Daily Jagran reports that Kangana Ranaut defended her controversial “lomdi” remark against Naseeruddin Shah and expanded her criticism to Bollywood’s alleged interest in Pakistan. Speaking to ANI, she said the industry had long displayed selective concern over protests, citing alleged incidents involving parliamentarians and a gathering outside her home. She questioned why Pakistan continues to feature in Bollywood films, statements, and interviews after Partition.
Zoom TV Entertainment reports that Kangana Ranaut defended calling Naseeruddin Shah “lomdi” and accused the film industry of selective outrage. She contrasted reactions to Jantar Mantar protests with alleged oppression of students in Jharkhand, citing her account of unrest involving parliamentarians and a gathering outside her home. Ranaut also criticized Shah and Bollywood for what she described as an ongoing obsession with Pakistan through films, interviews, and statements.
Hungama Express reports that Kangana Ranaut defended her “lomdi” jibe at Naseeruddin Shah and accused the film industry of hypocrisy. Speaking to ANI, she alleged that celebrities showed concern during Jantar Mantar unrest but not toward students in Jharkhand, while recounting alleged attacks involving parliamentarians and a large gathering outside her home. Ranaut then criticized Shah and Bollywood for what she called an obsession with Pakistan.
Hindustan Times reports that Kangana Ranaut defended calling Naseeruddin Shah “lomdi” after criticizing his comments on student protests. Speaking to ANI, Ranaut accused Bollywood of hypocrisy for allegedly expressing sympathy during Jantar Mantar protests while remaining silent about alleged oppression of students in Jharkhand. She also criticized Shah and the film industry over what she described as an ongoing “love for Pakistan.”
Deccan Herald reports that actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut defended calling Naseeruddin Shah “lomdi” and questioned his alleged “love for Pakistan.” In comments to ANI, she accused the film industry of hypocrisy, contrasting its response to Jantar Mantar student protests with its alleged silence over protests in Jharkhand. The article presents Ranaut’s allegations and remarks while noting the broader public dispute with Shah.
Mid-Day reports that Kangana Ranaut defended her “lomdi” remark against Naseeruddin Shah and accused the film industry of hypocrisy. Ranaut said Bollywood had shown a similar attitude during earlier unrest and cited alleged attacks on parliamentarians’ vehicles. The article also recalls her social-media response to Shah’s “dog with a bone” comparison, in which she portrayed herself as defending India while accusing Shah of supporting a neighboring country.
ABP Live English reports that Kangana Ranaut defended calling Naseeruddin Shah “lomdi” after Shah criticized Bollywood celebrities’ silence over student protests. Speaking to ANI, Ranaut accused the film industry of hypocrisy and contrasted its response to Jantar Mantar protests with alleged police action against students in Jharkhand. She also described Bollywood as having a continuing “love story” or fixation with Pakistan, while recounting alleged unrest outside her home.
The Times of India reports that Kangana Ranaut defended calling Naseeruddin Shah a fox after responding to his criticism of Bollywood figures who did not support student protests. Ranaut recalled alleged unrest affecting parliamentarians and her residence, then accused the film fraternity of shedding “crocodile tears” over one protest while overlooking alleged oppression of students in Jharkhand. She also questioned Bollywood’s alleged attachment to Pakistan.
The Times of India reports that Kangana Ranaut defended calling Naseeruddin Shah a fox after responding to his criticism of Bollywood figures who did not support student protests. Ranaut recalled alleged unrest affecting parliamentarians and her residence, then accused the film fraternity of shedding “crocodile tears” over one protest while overlooking alleged oppression of students in Jharkhand. She also questioned Bollywood’s alleged attachment to Pakistan.
Hindustan Times reports that Kangana Ranaut defended calling Naseeruddin Shah “lomdi” after criticizing his comments on student protests. Speaking to ANI, Ranaut accused Bollywood of hypocrisy for allegedly expressing sympathy during Jantar Mantar protests while remaining silent about alleged oppression of students in Jharkhand. She also criticized Shah and the film industry over what she described as an ongoing “love for Pakistan.”
LiveMint reports that Kangana Ranaut doubled down on her “lomdi” remark against Naseeruddin Shah and again criticized his alleged “love for Pakistan.” In comments to ANI, she described the film industry’s attitude as longstanding, cited alleged attacks involving parliamentarians and a large gathering outside her home, and accused celebrities of selective concern over protests. She contrasted Jantar Mantar reactions with alleged oppression of students in Jharkhand.
ETV Bharat reports that Kangana Ranaut questioned Bollywood’s alleged “love affair” with Pakistan amid her dispute with Naseeruddin Shah. Ranaut said Pakistan remains prominent in the industry’s films, statements, and interviews despite the passage of time since Partition. The article also summarizes the dispute’s origins in Shah’s criticism of celebrity silence over student protests and Ranaut’s response accusing Bollywood of selective concern about protests in different regions.