New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- BJP MP and actor Kangana Ranaut on Wednesday defended her remarks calling veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah a "lomdi" (fox) over his comments on student protests, accusing the film industry of "hypocrisy" in its response to protests.

Responding to questions about her remarks, Ranaut said the issue was not new and claimed that the film industry had maintained a similar attitude in the past.

"This isn't a new issue; the film industry has always held this attitude. You witnessed the attack on Parliament. I have many parliamentarian friends whose cars were climbed upon and whose windows were smashed. Everyone knows this; it is no secret," Ranaut said.

Earlier, Kangana had backed actor Piyush Mishra in his criticism of Sh...