Naseeruddin Shah recently sparked widespread debate as he claimed that Sindhi language ‘was no longer spoken in Pakistan’. It ultimately left the Indians in a frenzy and Shah received intense backlash for his statement from social media users, especially the Sindhi-speaking population of Pakistan.
Now, the veteran actor has issued an apology to 'the entire Sindhi-speaking population of Pakistan'.
Taking to his Facebook handle, Naseeruddin Shah said the Sindhi-speakers 'seem to have been deeply offended by his mistaken opinion'. ALSO READ | 'Sindhi No Longer Spoken In Pakistan’ Claims Naseeruddin Shah; Pakistani Actor Mansha Pasha Opposes Actor’s Controversial Comment, Says, ‘I Beg To Differ’
In his Facebook post on Sunday, Naseeruddin Shah wrote, “OK OK I apologise to the entire Sindhi speaking population of Pakistan who I seem to have deeply offended by my mistaken opinion. I admit I was ill informed but is it necessary to crucify me for that? ‘Let him who is free from…’ as Jesus said. Actually I’m quite enjoying being called ‘ignorant’ and ‘pretend intellectual’ after many years of being mistaken for an intelligent person. It’s quite a change!”
The latest development comes after Naseeruddin Shah, during the recent promotions of his web series, Taj: Divided By Blood season 2, spoke about various languages that are spoken in Pakistan. The actor found himself at the centre of 'unnecessary controversy' following his claims that Sindhi was not spoken in Pakistan anymore.
“They have Balochi, they have Bari, they have Siraiki and they have Pushto. Sindhi is, of course, no longer spoken in Pakistan,” said Naseeruddin Shah during an interview with Tried and Refused Productions' YouTube channel.
Previously, Naseeruddin Shah had made waves with his statement about the Sindhi language. A few days ago, Naseeruddin had responded to the recent backlash to his remarks on the Sindhi and Marathi languages. ALSO READ | ‘Naseeruddin Shah’s Niyat Is Not Right’ Manoj Tiwari Lashes Out At The Actor For Comparing ‘The Kerala Story’ With Nazi Germany
In his Facebook post on June 8, he acknowledged his misstatements and had written, "Two completely unnecessary controversies seem to have erupted. over things I’ve said recently. One regarding my mis-statement about the Sindhi language in Pakistan. I was in error there."
Furthermore, he also clarified his remarks about the relationship between Marathi and Farsi languages in the same Facebook post.
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