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Naseeruddin Shah Admits His Bhaag Milkha Bhaag Critique Was "Exaggerated"
11 Nov, 2025
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
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.
Back in 2013, Shah had sparked headlines when he called Bhaag Milkha Bhaag "a completely fake film" and criticized Farhan's portrayal of legendary sprinter Milkha Singh. He had said that "building up muscles and growing your hair is not exactly working hard on your acting."
However, in the latest interview, Shah clarified that his remarks were not as extreme as they were portrayed. "He is right but I think my statement has been exaggerated a bit," he said, without specifying which part had been exaggerated.
Farhan had recently addressed Shah's old comments, calling the public criticism "distasteful." The actor said he would have preferred a private conversation to improve his work, rather than having Shah go to the press with his remarks.
Despite their differences, both actors have expressed mutual respect for each other's work. Shah has acknowledged Farhan's many talents, while Farhan has praised Shah as a "great performer and a great actor."
