Shiv Sena leader Priyanka criticises Zaira for making Islam sound “intolerant to career choices”

New Delhi: ‘Dangal’ fame Zaira Wasim’s decision to quit Bollywood left several celebrities surprised. Some questioned her decision, others felt her choice should be respected.
However, Priyanka Chaturvedi, who recently left Congress party to join Shiv Sena, slammed the actor for making her religion sound “intolerant to career choices.” Chaturvedi said that it is “unfortunate” that the decision was taken on the basis of her acting career hindering her practice of following the Islam religion.
“Zaira Wasim moving on from film industry is alright and the country wishes her well. To each their own calling. However it was unfortunate to read in her letter that the decision was taken on the basis of her belief that it hinders her to practise her faith,” she wrote.
She went on to say, “Hindi cinema has seen many success stories of people from the same faith, does her reason imply that all these stalwarts didn’t know their religion? Some equate her decision to that of Vinod Khanna, did he say his religion says that his choice of career blocks his faith?” Priyanka also addressed those comparing Zaira’s decision to quit acting to TMC MP Nusrat Jahan’s fatwa.