Abhijeet Bhattacharya Criticizes Bollywood Actors for Being Paid 'Nationalists'

Renowned singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya has stirred controversy by claiming that Bollywood actors are merely paid to portray themselves as nationalists and patriots. In a recent interview with a media outlet, Bhattacharya asserted that no actor in the industry genuinely embodies nationalist sentiments, alleging that they are compensated for projecting such images in public.

Expressing his own experience, Bhattacharya lamented that he faced repercussions for being a true patriot while others pretend to be so. He subtly hinted at certain celebrity couples, insinuating discrepancies between their public statements and affiliations with the government. Although he did not explicitly name anyone, speculation arose regarding his remarks possibly targeting Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan, given her parliamentary position.

This isn't the first time Bhattacharya has courted controversy. In the past, he criticized Salman Khan for promoting Pakistani singers and accused Shah Rukh Khan of prioritizing commercial interests over integrity. His recent comments have reignited debates surrounding nationalism and authenticity in the Indian entertainment industry.