Naseeruddin Shah and Ratna Pathak Shah Critique NSD's Acting Training, Continue Teaching There
Veteran actors and NSD alumni Naseeruddin Shah and Ratna Pathak Shah have criticized the National School of Drama's acting training, stating they learned little about the craft there. Naseeruddin Shah said no acting teacher of merit was present during his time, and Ratna Pathak Shah noted the situation remained unchanged years later. Despite this, Shah continues to teach at NSD, viewing it as a responsibility and a learning opportunity, saying he has gained more from working with students than from his earlier training.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 10%, Centre 85%, Right 5%). Overall sentiment is neutral (48/100). Lens Score 28/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- indianexpress— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles primarily present the perspectives of Naseeruddin Shah and Ratna Pathak Shah, both NSD alumni, focusing on their critique of the institution's acting education. There is no evident political framing or partisan viewpoints; the coverage centers on their personal experiences and opinions about the NSD's teaching quality without engaging in broader political discourse.
The tone across the articles is mixed, combining critical remarks about the quality of acting instruction at NSD with a constructive and committed attitude from Naseeruddin Shah towards teaching and supporting students. The sentiment reflects both dissatisfaction with the institution's training and a positive sense of responsibility and ongoing learning.
How 2 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.