Mumbai, Feb. 6 -- A political spin has been added to the ongoing controversy involving veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah after AIMIM leader Imtiaz Jaleel posted a sharp comment on social media platform X on Friday.
Referring to the widely circulated video of an airport confrontation between Shah and a journalist, Jaleel remarked that the actor had "lost a great opportunity to give a tight slap" to the reporter, claiming that such journalists understand only that language.
The comment quickly drew strong reactions online. While several users criticised the statement for endorsing aggression against journalists, others supported the sentiment, alleging repeated media harassment of public figures. Jaleel's post has further fuelled debate around...