Published: 10:56 AM, 15 July 2026
Anupam Kher reacts as old feud video with Naseeruddin Shah resurfaces
The week kicked off with an old war of words between Anupam Kher and Naseeruddin Shah making a comeback on social media. A throwback clip of Naseeruddin calling Anupam a "sycophantic clown" over his political views resurfaced online, soon followed by Anupam's fiery response, in which he claimed the veteran actor's judgment was "clouded" by the substances he consumed. As the old feud once again grabbed headlines, Anupam has now broken his silence on the viral videos and revealed where he and Naseeruddin stand today.
On Monday, Anupam reacted to the six-year-old videos resurfacing and going viral on social media. Taking to Instagram, the veteran actor shared a video in which he addressed the renewed buzz around the old feud and revealed that he and Naseeruddin have long buried the hatchet.
The actor claimed that the old videos have resurfaced as part of an attempt to target and troll him for speaking out about the Ram Mandir donation embezzlement controversy.
In the video, Anupam said in Hindi, “A few days ago, I visited the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and spoke about my feelings. Some people didn't like what I said because it didn't fit their agenda. They wanted to create a narrative and started looking for ways to target and troll me, to abuse me. An entire ecosystem was formed just to attack me. They said many things about me, but I only enjoyed it more because they worked so hard. When they had nothing else, they dug up a six-year-old video of Naseeruddin Shah, hoping to damage my reputation.”
Opening up about the current status of their relationship, the 71-year-old actor said that he has a cordial bond with Naseeruddin despite their past differences.
“In reality, Naseer and I have met, hugged each other and respect one another. People even told me to let the matter go because it had been eight or nine months, but they forgot that I had already responded to that video back then and expressed how I felt,” Anupam added.
At the moment, Anupam is in Ayodhya shooting for his next movie Shri Ram Bhoomi. He also spoke about the Ram Mandir donation embezzlement controversy, stressing that those responsible for the alleged theft of donation money at the Ram temple in Ayodhya should be caught and punished.
Last week, Anupam told PTI, “It does not reduce the dignity or prestige of the temple. It took 500 years for this temple to be established. If a few people indulge in such acts, it should not affect the temple's sanctity. If there's a theft in a house, you don't blame or abandon the house itself. What happened was wrong and should never have happened. But Sanatan Dharma and Lord Ram have existed since ancient times, across the ages. Those responsible for it must certainly be caught and punished.”
