Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:30am on 25 Oct 2026,Sunday India
Actor Naseeruddin Shah has expressed support for protesting students at Kolkata’s Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), alleging political pressure following the BJP’s electoral victory in West Bengal. The institute has defended its disciplinary action, citing campus violence and safety concerns. According to an SRFTI report, incidents included vandalism, the alleged assault of Vice-Chancellor Santosh Ajmera and damage to his office. The institute suspended 6 students for a year and halted classes until November 13. BJP leader Rahul Sinha called for an investigation into Shah’s remarks, while filmmaker Payal Kapadia also backed the protesting students. (PC: NDTV)
