Naseeruddin Shah shared that he has friends who have told him that his community "is not worthy of living" in India, but he continues to remain friendly with them



Actor Naseeruddin Shah has often spoken about how hatred has been spread across the country in the name of religion. Recently, the actor shared that he has friends who have told him that his community “is not worthy of living” in India. While speaking to The Quint during the promotions of his upcoming ZEE5 web series Taj – Divided by Blood, Shah said that a certain section of media does “trigger” hate in the country. He said, “Those who believe in religion far outnumber those who don’t. You cannot argue with faith. I know people who are friends of mine who claim that all people of my community are not worthy of living here.”

However, Shah continues to be friends with these people, as he understands that they say what they say to be “on the winning side.” He added, “These people are still my friends, because I know that they are saying it out of the political experience, they want to be on the winning side. I don’t take it personally, though I have not taken myself to be of any particular community. I do not subscribe to the idea of religion. I have faith in innate human goodness.”