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Time of India
4 days ago
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- Time of India
Aamir Khan slams trolls questioning his patriotism: 'My film Sarfarosh was the first to take Pakistan's name without hesitation, we got...'
Aamir Khan is gearing up for the release of his film 'Sitaare Zameen Par'. Meanwhile, many people have accused Aamir, along with Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan for being silent regarding the recent ' Operation Sindoor ' and the Pahalgam terrorist Attack. Many have also questioned their patriotism. In a recent interview, Aamir has opened up on these allegations and also given a befitting reply to those questioning his love for the country. The actor revealed that he was the first to use the name of Pakistan in his film 'Sarfarosh' and it wasn't even allowed that time. They had to take permission for it and he got a lot of negativity from Pakistan for the same. The actor opened up about it during a chat with Rajat Sharma on Aap Ki Adalat. He said, "If you pick India's film history, we have never been allowed to take their name, we had to use the term 'padosi mulk'. My film Sarfarosh was the first one ever in history, in which we have taken Pakistan and ISI's names without hesitation. John (Director John Matthew Matthan) said that the Censor Board won't pass this. I said, 'Why won't they? We will explain it to them'. When LK Advani ji can call their name in the Parliament publicly that they are doing wrong by us and spreading terrorism, then why can't we?' Aamir further revealed that they got special permission to use the name in the film. 'We got permission to use the names on that basis. So many films released after that were using Pakistan's name. People say that I don't say anything against them, but sabse bada naam toh unka maine hi liya hai, aur kisi ne nahi. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 10 pensionsmisstag att undvika efter 50 Fisher Invest. Norden Undo After Sarfarosh, I got many negative comments from Pakistan for attacking them in the film,' he added. The '3 Idiots' actor also said that he took a stand for the country and didn't allow the release of 'Dangal' in Pakistan. He elaborated, "Dangal released, Disney was one of the producers. When they presented it, they got a reaction from Pakistan's censor board to remove the last scene – where they hoist the tricolour and sing the national anthem after Geeta Phogat's victory in the match. I told them within a second that our film won't be released in Pakistan. I didn't even think twice. They said that it will affect our business and cause losses. I told them I have no interest in people who are asking to remove the Indian flag and national anthem, I don't want that business or money." Apart from Pakistan, Aamir was also questioned about China and was asked that most of his movies have made money from China. He said, "I have earned the most from India only. In China, two of my films worked a lot – Secret Superstar and Dangal. They love my films a lot. When these films released, we didn't have any enemity with China, there was actually friendship." He also opened up about recently receiving an award in China and said, 'They didn't call me 'National treasure of China', you should take note that they awarded me as 'National treasure of India'. Yes, they are out enemies right now. Jo Jo humaare khilaaf hoga, lekin main humesha humaare armed forces and desh ki saath hi khada rahunga.' Furthermore, the actor opened up on visiting soldiers in Kargil and spending eight days there. "I have gone there. When the Kargil war happened and we won, I spent eight days there. I landed in Leh and I was on that road which leads to Srinagar, for those eight days. I met every regiment there – SM rifle, Rajputana rifle, Ladakh scout, and many more. I only met jawans, went to encourage them. Aapne humaare liye yudh jeeta hai, hifaasat ki hai, main aapko pranaam karta hun, main aapka shukraguzaar hun. I don't think anyone else went there," said the actor. He said he lived in a bunker near the border and even ate with the soldiers. "I made a request to the army's high command to spend these eight days with jawans, not with officers specifically. I wanted to encourage them but after spending so many days, I realised that our Indian soldiers don't even need to motivation. They are living and working in such a difficult terrain but their confidence and strength is of another level. They have a bright smile on their faces. They ended up boosting my morale, instead of vice versa.' Aamir clarified that he's not boasting about himself. He said, "I ate with them and asked about their lives. I even spent one of the nights in a bunker at the border. There were around 6-8 soldiers there with me. I don't think anyone else has done this. I am only answering this because you asked, otherwise I don't feel good about advertising whatever good deeds I have done. I don't have this nature, I live my own life."
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Aamir Khan breaks silence on ‘love jihad' claims, says his sisters, daughter married Hindus: ‘Ye insaniyat ki baat hai'
Actor Aamir Khan has finally addressed the love jihad allegations that boiled up during the release of his 2014 film PK. In a candid conversation on Aap Ki Adalat, Aamir clarified that the film does not intend to make a mockery of any religion. The actor also shared, giving examples from his personal life, that not all interfaith marriages can be termed love jihad. (Also read: Aamir Khan reveals why his kids were named Junaid, Ira and Azad Khan despite having Hindu wives: 'I had no say in it') Reacting to the criticism of PK, Aamir said, 'Hum kisi bhi dharm ke khilaaf nahi hain. Hum har dharm ki badi izzat karte hain. Jo dharmic log hain, unki bhi humare dil mein behaad izzat hain. Jo log dharam ka galat faayda uthaate hain, aur aam insaan ko bewakoof banaate hain… usse bachne ke liye wo film thi. Aise log aapko har dharam mein milenge. Toh ye film ka yahi purpose tha ki jo log aisa kar rahe hain unse bach ke raho (We're not against any religion. We respect all religions and all religious people. That film tells us to be cautious of those who exploit religion to fool the common man in order to extract money from them. You'll find people like that in every religion. That was the film's only purpose. So stay away from those kinds).' On the love jihad accusations on PK, Aamir said, 'Sabse pehle toh main ye kahunga ki jab bhi koi log do dharam ke, ek saath aatey hain, unke man main prem hota hain aur wo shaadi karna chahte hain… har dafa woh love jihad nahi hota. Do alag-alag dharmo ke logo ka mann kabhi ho jata hain aur ye insaniyat ki baat hain. Jab do mann milte hain, toh ye dharam ke upar ho jaati hain (When people from two religions fall in love and wish to get married, that's not always love jihad. It so happens that they love each other, that union is just humanity. It's above religion).' Aamir then gave examples from his own family, where he said that his sister Nikhat is married to Santosh Hegde; his younger sister Farhat is married to Rajeev Dutta. Then his daughter, Ira tied the knot with Nupur Shikhare. Aamir is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on June 20.
India.com
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Aamir Khan reveals why he refused to release Dangal in Pakistan: 'Flag, National Anthem....'
Aamir Khan reveals why he refused to release Dangal in Pakistan: 'Flag, National Anthem....' In the world of cinema, many factors contribute to the making and the success of a film at the box office. From casting, production cost to the release date, everything is aligned in a way to drive more numbers and global reach. However, one tale of an actor stood out when he decided to keep his national sentiment above the number of eyeballs his film would attract. Back in the year 2016, Mr perfectionist of Bollywood, Aamir Khan's blockbuster film Dangal got released. But this blockbuster did not make it to the screens of Pakistan for a patriotic reason that Aamir Khan recently revealed. Based on the inspiring journey of wrestler Geeta Phogat and her father Mahavir Singh Phogat, the film entails some strong nationalistic elements, particularly a scene where Geeta wins the match and the Indian national anthem plays with the tricolour being raised. Recently, in an interaction with Aap Ki Adalat, Aamir Khan opened up about this issue, and he revealed that the censor board had objected to two things in the film: the Indian flag and the national anthem. They wanted them to eradicate this part from the film to get it released in their country. In such a situation, the producers, including Disney, were concerned about the potential loss in revenue; however, Aamir Khan's patriotism didn't compromise, and he proved himself as a proud Indian. Aamir said, 'They asked us to remove the Indian flag and anthem from the scene. I said, 'No. We will not release the film in Pakistan.' I didn't even want to think twice. I said, 'I have no interest if someone asks me to remove our national symbols. It's non-negotiable.' Aamir's statement resonates even more during this time. Especially after this year, when the cross-border collaborations were banned, following a horrific terrorist attack in Jammu & Kashmir's Baisaran Valley that killed 26 civilians. After the tension between the two countries, the government issued a strict advisory about discontinuing Pakistan-origin content, including films, shows, and music on OTT. Several social media accounts of Pakistani actors and influencers were also restricted. Backing his country, Aamir Khan was also seen praising Operation Sindoor: 'Saluting the heroes of Operation Sindoor. Heartfelt gratitude to our armed forces… Jai Hind,' he posted. Through his career choices and social choices, Aamir Khan has proved that for him, the nation always comes first.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Aamir Khan recalls spending 8 days with Indian soldiers after Kargil War: ‘I stayed a night in a bunker'
Actor Aamir Khan recently faced backlash for his production house's delayed post on Operation Sindoor, India's counter-response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. However, in a conversation with Rajat Sharma on Aap Ki Adalat, Aamir revealed that he is proud of the Indian Armed Forces and recalled a time when he spent eight days with Indian soldiers after the Kargil War. (Also Read: Aamir Khan reveals why his kids were named Junaid, Ira and Azad Khan despite having Hindu wives: 'I had no say in it') When asked if he believes he should visit soldiers and boost their morale at the border, Aamir shared, 'I had gone—perhaps you all don't know—but when the Kargil War happened and we won, I was the only person who spent eight days in Kargil. I landed in Leh, and from there, on the road that goes to Srinagar, I travelled for eight days. I met with every regiment. During those eight days, I met only the soldiers and went there to encourage them. That you fought this war for us, you protected us—I salute you and I'm grateful to you.' He added, 'But during those eight days that I spent with them, I realised that our soldiers don't really need encouragement. They live and defend us in such difficult terrain, yet their spirit is incredible—they have smiles on their faces, they're confident and happy. I thought I was going there to boost their morale, but instead, they boosted mine. During those eight days, I ate with them, asked them about their lives. One night, I even stayed at the border in a bunker. There were six to eight soldiers there, and I don't think anyone else has done something like that.' Aamir will next be seen in the film Sitaare Zameen Par. Directed by RS Prasanna, the sports drama is a remake of the Spanish film Campeones. Aamir stars as a basketball coach who trains a team of neurodivergent children for a basketball tournament. Genelia D'Souza also plays a key role in the film. It is scheduled to release in cinemas on June 20.
News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Why Aamir Khan's Children Have Non-Hindu Names Despite Hindu Wives? Actor Explains
Last Updated: Aamir Khan says he had no say in naming his children Junaid, Ira, and Azad Khan, revealing that his wives picked the names from Hindu traditions and history. Bollywood icon Aamir Khan, known for his cinematic brilliance and thoughtful storytelling, recently opened up about a deeply personal topic—how his children got their names. In a candid conversation on Aap Ki Adalat with host Rajat Sharma, Aamir delved into the significance behind naming his three children: Junaid, Ira, and Azad. During the conversation, Sharma playfully pointed out that Aamir's first wife was Reena, his second wife was Kiran, and joked that his next could be 'Gauri," referencing Aamir's current partner, Gauri Spratt. The actor blushed and crossed his fingers with a smile, before addressing a long-standing curiosity: Why do all of Aamir's children have names that don't explicitly reflect the religious background of their mothers? Aamir clarified with characteristic honesty, 'The names of my children were chosen entirely by my wives. I had no say in the matter. You're a husband too—you know how it is. Husbands usually don't get to decide. It was Reena who picked the names Junaid and Ira." He went on to share that the name Ira has deep roots in Indian tradition. 'Ira is another name for Goddess Saraswati. Have you heard of Irawati? Ira is a shorter version of that. Reena actually found the name in Maneka Gandhi's Book of Hindu Names." As for Azad, Aamir revealed that it was his second wife, Kiran Rao, who chose the name as a tribute to the legendary freedom fighter Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, from whose lineage Aamir traces his ancestry. 'Maulana Azad made immense sacrifices for our country's freedom. He stood shoulder to shoulder with Nehru, Gandhi, and Sardar Patel. He's a huge inspiration to us, so Kiran suggested we name our son Azad." Aamir emphasized that Azad is a universal name that transcends religious identity. 'Azad isn't a Muslim name. Have you heard of Chandrashekhar Azad? It's a name rooted in the idea of freedom. It doesn't belong to any one religion, and that's why we loved it." For those unfamiliar with Aamir's personal life: he married Reena Dutta in 1986 and had two children with her—Junaid and Ira—before parting ways in 2002. In 2005, he tied the knot with filmmaker Kiran Rao, and the couple welcomed their son, Azad Rao Khan, in 2011. They announced their separation in 2021 but continue to co-parent their child. Aamir is currently in a relationship with Gauri Spratt, whom he publicly introduced during his 60th birthday celebration. First Published:
