Dangal actress Zaira Wasim demands apology from Bihar CM Nitish Kumar over hijab row, calls act…

The viral video shows that the Bihar Chief Minister pointed at the woman's hijab, and before she could react, he pulled her hijab down. Scroll down to see Zaira Wasim's reaction.

The Dangal superstar, Zaira Wasim, has reacted to the action of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for attempting to pull the hijab of a woman down during an event on Monday. She said that Nitish Kumar owes the woman an unconditional apology. The video of Nitish Kumar’s attempt is also making rounds on social media. The viral video clearly shows that the Bihar Chief Minister pointed at the woman’s hijab, and before she could react, he pulled her hijab down. At this, Zaira Wasim has shown her anger.

Zaira Wasim’s reaction to Nitish Kumar

The Dangal actress tweeted on X and demanded an unconditional apology from the Chief Minister of Bihar.

A woman’s dignity and modesty are not props to toy with. Least of all on a public stage. As a Muslim woman, watching another woman’s niqab being pulled at so casually, accompanied by that nonchalant smile, was so infuriating.

Power does not grant permission to violate…

— Zaira Wasim (@ZairaWasimmm) December 15, 2025

Zaira had left the Bollywood industry in the year 2019, citing her faith and religion.

Nitish Kumar’s attempt to pull hijab down

The viral video of Nitish Kumar clearly shows that he gestured at the woman’s hijab. Giving no time to the woman to react to the situation, he then went ahead to pull the hijab down.

How are people reacting?

Several people on the internet have expressed their anger, like Zaira Wasim. One commented, “What Nitish Kumar did is beyond shameful,” while another wrote, “Completely unacceptable behaviour,” highlighting the CM’s attempt under Zaira Wasim’s post.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has landed himself in fresh controversy with this act. This time, it’s coinciding with the religious beliefs of some people, and many are furious at his action of pulling the woman’s hijab down.