What did Naseeruddin Shah say about Farhan Akhtar's performance in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag?

Naseeruddin Shah had previously criticized Farhan Akhtar's portrayal of legendary sprinter Milkha Singh in the film Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, saying that "building up muscles and growing your hair is not exactly working hard on your acting."

How did Farhan Akhtar respond to Naseeruddin Shah's criticism?

Farhan Akhtar called Naseeruddin Shah's public criticism of his performance "distasteful," saying he would have preferred a private conversation to improve his work.

What did Naseeruddin Shah say about his own previous comments?

Naseeruddin Shah has now admitted that his decade-old criticism of Farhan Akhtar's performance was "exaggerated a bit" in how it was presented, though he maintained that Farhan's response was valid.

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Naseeruddin Shah Admits His Bhaag Milkha Bhaag Critique Was "Exaggerated"

11 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Naseeruddin Shah responds to Farhan Akhtar's criticism of his decade-old review of Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
Shah says his previous statements were "exaggerated a bit" in how they were presented
Farhan Akhtar had called Shah's public criticism "distasteful" and said he would have preferred a private conversation

Naseeruddin Shah Admits His Bhaag Milkha Bhaag Critique Was "Exaggerated"

In a recent interview, veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has responded to Farhan Akhtar's comments about his decade-old criticism of the film Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. Shah admitted that his previous statements had been "exaggerated a bit" in the way they were presented, though he maintained that Farhan's response was valid.