Naseeruddin Shah Disinvited from Mumbai University Event, Alleges False Narrative

• Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah claims Mumbai University disinvited him from a Jashn-e-Urdu event at the last minute without explanation.
• Shah expressed his disappointment in an opinion piece for The Indian Express, calling the experience insulting.
• He was looking forward to interacting with students at the event organized by the Urdu department on February 1.
• Shah alleges the university falsely told the audience he refused to attend, adding insult to injury.
• He suspects political discomfort was the real reason, citing a university official's alleged claim that he "openly makes statements against the country."