Bollywood celebrities Bhatt, Shabana condemn attack

Mumbai, October 12 

Criticising the paint-smearing attack, Bollywood celebrities Shabana Azmi and Mahesh Bhatt, among others, called it a shameful incident for a democratic country like India.

Filmmaker Bhatt said the attack makes one wonder about India's democratic status. "The attack on Sudhendra Kulkarni ridicules our constitution, shames our police, & debunks our claims to be a democracy," Bhatt posted on Twitter.

Shabana tweeted, "Deeply saddened by Shiv Senas attack on Sudheendra Kulkarni. Wish to talk to @uddhavthackeray and @AUThackeray but neither is talking my calls." 

"Dear Shiv Sena, Throwing paint on Sudheerna Kulkarni doesn't make you patriotic. If you remotely care, help fight our biggest enemy- poverty," singer Sona Mohapatra posted. Actor Rishi Kapoor tweeted, "Excuse me! This is ridiculous and unpardonable. Politics!" — PTI