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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and producer Ashoke Pandit have criticised veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah for identifying himself as a 'Dimagi Naxal' in a video supporting Jamia Millia Islamia students protesting for the restoration of their students' union. Rijiju described Shah as a 'dangerous urban Naxal' and said he was unaware of the actor's mindset, while Pandit called him a 'compulsive abuser' driven by frustration and suggested he consult a psychiatrist. Shah, 76, wore a badge with the words 'Dimagi Naxal' and said he proudly embraced the label, questioning the government's treatment of dissent and youth. He has previously supported student protests at Jamia, JNU and SRFTI, accusing the BJP of targeting students seeking accountability. Pandit linked Shah's remarks to ideological discomfort with the success of films like The Kashmir Files, The Kerala Story and Dhurandhar.
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