This actor once called Rajesh Khanna an average actor, claimed that Amitabh Bachchan never did any great films, his name is…

There are many senior actors in Bollywood who are considered examples for all the newcomers out there. These actors are some of the finest stars in the industry and are also called veterans. Similarly, an actor who is now regarded as a veteran star once took a jibe at Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan. He called Rajesh an “average star” and claimed that Amitabh Bachchan never did good movies. Yes, you read that right! Scroll down to know the name of this actor.

Actor Who Criticised Amitabh Bachchan and Rajesh Khanna

This actor started his career in 1973 with Shyam Benegal’s film Nishant, in which Shabana Azmi played the lead role alongside him. If you are wondering who we are talking about, this actor is none other than Naseeruddin Shah.

After his debut, Naseeruddin Shah went on to do many movies, including Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron, Masoom, Aakrosh, Ijaazat, Ardh Satya, Sarfarosh, Ishqiya, and A Wednesday. All these films left a lasting impact on audiences.

Whether it was the role of a sensitive father in Masoom, a terrorist poet in Sarfarosh, a photographer in Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron, or a common man in A Wednesday, Naseeruddin brought life to every role. Be it action, romance, drama, or comedy, he left his mark in every genre.

Naseeruddin Shah Criticised Amitabh Bachchan and Rajesh Khanna

In an interview in 2010, he questioned Amitabh Bachchan’s filmography and said that Amitabh had not done any great film. He also described the classic Sholay as just entertaining, not great.

Similarly, in 2016, he termed Rajesh Khanna an “average actor” and said that the 70s was an average era of Hindi cinema, and despite Rajesh Khanna’s success, his acting ability was limited. However, after criticism from Rajesh Khanna’s daughter, Twinkle Khanna, he apologized for this comment.

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