Shatrughan Sinha and Babul Supriyo have a war of words

Shatrughan Sinha

Shatrughan Sinha's comment that the BJP has been given "triple talaaq" by Rajasthan in the recent by-elections did not hit the right note with Babul Supriyo. Dismissing the singer-turned-parliamentarian's dissent, the veteran actor says humour is vital in politics.

"I've been in politics and was part of the film industry long before him. Babul must understand that humour is an essential part of politics. If we don't laugh about what is going on in the country, we will die crying."

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