When Naseer blamed Rajesh Khanna for introducing 'mediocrity'

Naseeruddin Shah criticized Rajesh Khanna's influence on Hindi cinema. He said Khanna brought mediocrity to Bollywood in the 1970s. Shah believed Khanna was a limited actor whose taste negatively impacted film quality. He also noted a decline in script, lyrics, and music during that era. Shah feels current actors are insecure and unwilling to take risks.

Aug 31, 2025 - 12:15
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When Naseer blamed Rajesh Khanna for introducing 'mediocrity'
Naseeruddin Shah criticized Rajesh Khanna's influence on Hindi cinema. He said Khanna brought mediocrity to Bollywood in the 1970s. Shah believed Khanna was a limited actor whose taste negatively impacted film quality. He also noted a decline in script, lyrics, and music during that era. Shah feels current actors are insecure and unwilling to take risks.

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