Naseeruddin Shah Disinvited from 'Jashn-e-Urdu', Links Removal to Political Criticism

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Moneycontrol•05-02-2026, 18:30
Naseeruddin Shah Disinvited from 'Jashn-e-Urdu', Links Removal to Political Criticism
- •Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah claims he was disinvited last minute from 'Jashn-e-Urdu' at Mumbai University, sparking controversy.
- •Shah was scheduled to interact with students on February 1st but received a cancellation call on January 31st, which he found insulting.
- •He alleged university officials cited his "critical comments" and speaking "openly against the country" as reasons for his removal.
- •In a letter, Shah expressed concern over the country's changing environment, questioning if asking questions is now sedition.
- •The incident has ignited debate on freedom of expression for artists and the accommodation of diverse views on literary platforms.
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