Recently, Farhan Akhtar recalled Naseeruddin Shah’s old remarks that took a swipe at his performance in the 2013 film Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. The actor-filmmaker admitted that he found Naseeruddin’s comments “distasteful” and unnecessary. Now, Naseeruddin Shah has reacted to Farhan’s statement, agreeing that Farhan is right to be upset but also clarifying that his quote was “exaggerated.”

Speaking to HT City, Shah said, “He is right but I think my statement has been exaggerated a bit,” he tells us. When quizzed about the exaggerated bits, the 75-year-old said, “I don’t think you need to be a genius to figure that out! Read both statements.”

What had Naseeruddin Shah commented

In 2013, Naseer had openly criticised Farhan’s performance in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. He had told The Times of I

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