Naseeruddin Shah says 'never felt that me being a Muslim was an obstruction for me' | Exclusive
India TodayNaseeruddin Shah is one of the Indian actors who is known for being vocal and taking a political stand. NASEERUDDIN SHAH: I LOSE OUT ON PSEUDO-PATRIOTIC MOVES When we asked Naseeruddin Shah if he lost out on roles for taking political stands, he told IndiaToday.in, "No, I don’t think so [lost roles because of my political stand). I lose out on some pseudo-patriotic movies which i would rather not be in.” Further, when the A Wednesday actor was prodded if it was important for him to be a part of a movie that aligns with his thoughts and moral compasses as well, he said, “Absolutely.” READ | Naseeruddin Shah trashes The Kerala Story, compares it to Hitler's time when filmmakers were co-opted | Exclusive ‘WOULD NEVER DO A FILM THAT SENDS A WRONG MESSAGE’ “I will kick that guy downstairs even if I get offered the meaty part. For example, in Mirch Masala, if the Subedhar was not put to justice, that would be a wrong message and I would not have been part of it.” Naseeruddin Shah has always been known for playing interesting roles, including in cult movies like Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron, A Wednesday, Mirch Masala, Masoom and Ishqiya, among others.