Naseeruddin Shah's Message For "Those Celebrating Taliban" In India

Naseeruddin Shah said those who are rejoicing the revival of Taliban should question themselves if "they want to reform their religion or live with the old barbarism".

Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has condemned some sections of the Muslim community in the country who he said are celebrating "Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan". "Even as the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan is a cause of concern for the whole world, celebrations of the barbarians by some sections of Indian Muslims is no less dangerous," Mr Shah said in a video message shared on social media. Absolutely! ????Taliban is a curse! pic.twitter.com/Bs6xzbNZW8 The actor said those who are rejoicing the revival of Taliban should question themselves if "they want to reform their religion or live with the old barbarism". Mr Shah, drawing a distinction between "Hindustani Islam" and the practice of the faith in other parts of the world, further said that Islam in India has always been different from Islam around the world and "may God not bring the time that it changes so much that we cannot even recognise it".