Filmmaker-actor Farhan Akhtar has finally addressed Naseeruddin Shah’s long-standing criticism regarding his performance in his 2013 biographical drama Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. The 120 Bahadur actor called the comment distasteful. 

Farhan Akhtar reacts to Naseeruddin Shah’s comment

During a new conversation with India TV, Farhan expressed his disappointment over the veteran actor’s remarks. He added that while he deeply respects Naseeruddin as a performer, the way in which the criticism was delivered felt “distasteful."