Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has questioned the silence of several Bollywood celebrities over the ongoing student protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, suggesting that some may be avoiding speaking out because it is more convenient for them. The actor, who recently voiced his support for protesting students, said many prominent personalities have stayed away from commenting on an issue that has gained nationwide attention.

Naseeruddin Shah supports student protest

Speaking to The Wire, Shah was asked why several top film stars had not publicly addressed the protests. Responding to the question, he said, “They’ll do it when their conscience tells them to. There’s a saying: a dog with a bone in its mouth can’t bark. As soon as the bone drops out of their mouth, or it breaks their teeth, then they will bark.”