10 Quotes From Naseeruddin Shah On Religious Polarisation In India

Ten essential quotes from Naseeruddin Shah’s thoughts on being an Indian Muslim today.

Naseeruddin Shah opens up on what it means to be an Indian Muslim today. (Photo: Yogen Shah)

In an insightful, personal and thought-provoking piece in Hindustan Times, actor Naseeruddin Shah has penned down his thoughts on what it means to be a Muslim in India today. While stating that he had himself abandoned religion as a youngster, Naseer goes on to dwell on the growing religious polarisation in India today and why Indian Muslims need to not only get over their feeling of victimisation, but also understand the true meaning of the Quran.

Here are 10 quotable quotes from Naseeruddin’s stirring article:

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(Photo courtesy: Twitter; modified by The Quint)

(Photo courtesy: Twitter; modified by The Quint)

(Photo courtesy: Twitter; modified by The Quint)

(Photo courtesy: Twitter; modified by The Quint)

(Photo courtesy: Twitter; modified by The Quint)

(Photo courtesy: Twitter; modified by The Quint)

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(Source: Hindustan Times)