Naseeruddin Shah Disinvited from Mumbai University Event, Alleges Insult and Disappointment

• Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah claims he was disinvited from a Mumbai University event at the last minute without explanation or apology.
• Shah expressed disappointment, stating he was looking forward to interacting with students at the Jashn-e-Urdu event organized by the university's Urdu department.
• He alleged the university later told the audience he had refused to attend, and a senior official reportedly cited his 'statements against the country' as a reason.
• Shah challenged the official to produce evidence of him running down his country, clarifying he has been critical of the ruling dispensation's actions and societal issues.
• The actor drew parallels between the current situation in India and George Orwell's '1984', questioning the sustainability of hatred and the suppression of dissent.