Nawazuddin Siddiqui trended on social media today after a video showing the Bajrangi Bhaijan actor went viral. The clip captures Siddiqui standing silently while the Indian National Anthem is being sung. This video, which appears to be old, quickly resurfaced online and sparked outrage among netizens.
Many users expressed their disappointment, questioning why the well-known Bollywood actor did not join in singing the anthem. Some criticized him harshly, with comments such as “Shame on you,” while others mentioned they lost respect for him after watching the video.
However, a few defended Nawazuddin Siddiqui, stating that standing during the anthem is also a sign of respect.
Watch the video here:
Nawazuddin Siddiqui a Bollywood actor avoids singing national anthem.
Why is there so much hate for India?— Trunicle ट्रूनिकल (@trunicle) June 24, 2024
They can't even Sing NATIONAL ANTHEM
Shame on @Nawazuddin_S pic.twitter.com/QwE8BP4IAx
— Randomsena (@randomsena) June 24, 2024
Shame on you Nawazuddin
— Shelraj Chaudhary (@Shelrajchaudhar) June 24, 2024
And also he is not standing in correct position. His hands are in front..shuld have been sides…attention position
— पिंगाक्ष 🙏🙏 (@ARAbhaiya) June 24, 2024
So called actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui not singing our National Anthem!!
— SK Chakraborty (@sanjoychakra) June 24, 2024
This incident adds to a series of controversies involving Siddiqui. Recently, he has been in the spotlight due to a defamation suit filed against him by actress Sunita Rajwar. The suit stems from Siddiqui’s memoir, where he mentioned that Rajwar left him because he was poor. The actor later faced backlash for calling the suit a publicity stunt and had to withdraw his memoir and issue a public apology.
