India, Oct. 29 -- Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday criticised actor Naseeruddin Shah over a video supporting students protesting at Jamia Millia Islamia for the restoration of their students' union, calling the veteran actor a "dangerous urban Dimagi Naxal".

In a post on X, Rijiju said he had previously respected and admired Shah but was disappointed by his views.

"I thought Naseeruddin Shah was just an ordinary actor. I used to respect & like him. I never knew that he was a dangerous urban Dimagi Naxal!" the minister wrote.

"I learned about his true character very late. He is extremely harmful to India's democracy," he added.

Shah posted the video on Facebook on Tuesday, expressing support for students at the Delhi-based univ...