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India Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Aamir Khan responds to love jihad claims and PK backlash
Actor Aamir Khan, who is currently promoting his upcoming film 'Sitaare Zameen Par', has finally addressed the long-standing allegations against his 2014 film 'PK', which was accused of promoting 'love jihad' and being anti-religious. In a recent interview, Khan dismissed these claims as 'wrong' and asserted that the film was never intended to target or disrespect any an interview with India TV, Aamir Khan clarified that 'PK' doesn't intend to hurt or mock any religion. He said, "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."advertisement'PK' found itself at the centre of controversy due to its portrayal of organised religion, and particularly for its subplot involving a love story between a Hindu woman (played by Anushka Sharma) and a Pakistani Muslim man (played by Sushant Singh Rajput). The film drew criticism from certain sections, who accused it of promoting 'love jihad'.Reacting to these accusations, Aamir Khan, who played PK in the film, said, "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."For the unversed, 'love jihad' is a controversial and unproven conspiracy theory that alleges Muslim men deliberately marry women of other religions, particularly Hindus, to convert them to further questioned whether his sisters and daughter marrying Hindu men would also be labelled as 'love jihad'.When asked about how his children were named, Aamir responded, 'My kids were named by my wives. I never interfered in that. Husbands don't have much of a say anyway,' he Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' is set to hit theatres this Friday. Also starring Genelia Deshmukh, the film is directed by RS Watch
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Aamir Khan addresses ‘PK' backlash, ‘Love Jihad' allegations
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, currently awaiting the release of Sitaare Zameen Par, has spoken out regarding the controversies and criticisms that his film PK attracted post its release in 2014. PK, directed by Rajkumar Hirani, faced criticisms that alleged that the film was promoting 'love jihad' and anti-religious sentiments. In a recent interview with India TV, Aamir defended the film against these allegations, stating, 'We're not against any religion. We respect all religions and all religious people. That film just 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.' Aamir spoke about a scene from the film which involves a Hindu woman (Anushka Sharma) marrying a Muslim man (Sushant Singh Rajput). When two people from two religions, especially Hindu and Muslim, fall in love and get married, it's not always love jihad, he said. 'It's just humanity, which is above religion.' ALSO READ:Aamir Khan says 'Mahabharata' could be his final film The actor asked if his sisters marrying Hindu men is love jihad. Aamir's sister, Nikhat, is married to Santosh Hegde while Farhat's husband is Rajeev Dutta. Ira Khan, the actor's daughter, got married to Nupur Shikhare in 2024. Aamir has been married to Reena Dutta (1988) and Kiran Rao (2005), both Hindu women. Talking about his kid's names (Ira Khan, Junaid Khan, Azad Rao Khan), Aamir said, 'My kids have been named by my wives. There was no interference from my side. Husbands don't have too much of a say in these things'. He said Reena named their kids Junaid and Ira. 'Ira is another name for (goddess) Saraswati. Have you heard of Irawati? It's just that Reena wanted to pronounce it differently,' explained Aamir, adding that Ira's name was taken from former BJP minister Maneka Gandhi's book Penguin Book of Hindu Names. ALSO READ:Aamir Khan on 'Coolie' cameo: 'Huge fan of Rajinikanth sir, accepted role without hearing script' As for Azad, Aamir clarified, 'I am sure you would have heard of Chandrashekhar Azad. He was also a freedom fighter. It's a neutral name,' adding that Kiran named their son Azad after their ancestor, Maulana Azad, a freedom fighter. The Taare Zameen Par star stressed that he is a proud Muslim and a proud Indian. 'Both these statements are true.'
India Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Aamir Khan breaks silence on backlash over late response to Pahalgam terror attack
Actor Aamir Khan has addressed the criticism surrounding his late response to the Pahalgam terror attack, which he condemned nearly a week after the incident. The timing of his statement sparked backlash on social media. It was just hours before the trailer release of his upcoming film 'Sitaare Zameen Par'. Aamir clarified that his late response had nothing to do with promoting his film and stressed that his religion, Islam, never supports an interview with India TV, Aamir explained that his absence from social media led to the delayed reaction. 'I'm not on social media. People react instantly to these events there,' he said. Condemning the attack as 'cruel,' he expressed his outrage at the terrorists who targetted people based on their religion. 'They asked their religion and then fired bullets. What does that mean? You or I could've also been there,' he to allegations that he spoke up to align with the release of his film's trailer, Aamir called it a coincidence. 'If I speak about our forces delivering a befitting response, then am I doing something wrong? Should I think about the film or about our forces at that time? If I keep quiet just because my film is about to release, I feel that's wrong. "So I spoke about it openly,' he said. He also shared that the trailer was originally scheduled for an earlier release but was postponed due to the attack. 'I even cancelled the 'Andaz Apna Apna' premiere that day,' he added. The 1994 classic was re-released in theatres on April Aamir also used the opportunity to defend his faith, stating that terrorists who commit such acts cannot be considered Muslims. 'No religion asks you to kill people. I don't consider these terrorists Muslims because it's written in Islam that you can't kill any innocent human, can't strike a woman or a child. They're going against the religion by doing what they are doing,' he actor further highlighted that his patriotism is reflected in his film choices. He recalled how veteran actor Manoj Kumar once praised him for carrying forward the legacy of patriotic cinema. 'My patriotism reflects in my work. Watch 'Rang De Basanti', 'Lagaan', 'Sarfarosh'. I don't think any other actor has done more patriotic films than I have,' Aamir Aamir Khan's next film, 'Sitaare Zameen Par', is scheduled to hit theatres on June 20, 2025. The film features Genelia D'Souza alongside him and is a spiritual sequel to his iconic 'Taare Zameen Par'. It is also a remake of the Spanish film 'Campeones'. According to reports, Aamir will also make a cameo appearance in Rajinikanth's 'Coolie'.Must Watch
NDTV
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Aamir Khan Clarifies Why He Reacted To Pahalgam Attack Late: "I Don't Consider Terrorists Muslims"
New Delhi: Aamir Khan's initial reactions to the Pahalgam terror attack came almost a week later after India and Pakistan had agreed on a ceasefire, followed by India's retaliatory attack on terror camps of Pakistan under Operation Sindoor. Aamir Khan faced flak from a section of the Internet for responding to the attack just a few hours before the trailer of his upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par released. In a recent interview with India TV, Aamir Khan responded to the queries why he talked about the attack late. He also defended Islam, saying Pahalgam terrorists are not "Muslims" as his religion doesn't endorse violence. What's Happening Aamir Khan, in a recent interview, addressed the query why he responded to the Pahalgam attack late while his contemporaries did it much earlier. Aamir Khan argued he was late condemning the attack as he's not on social media. "I'm not on social media. People react instantly to these events there," said the actor. "The terror attack was cruel. It only demonstrates the terrorists' cowardice that they entered our country and fired bullets on common men. You or I could've also been there. They asked their religion and then fired bullets. What does that mean," added Aamir. Responding to the allegation that his response came at a time when the release of his latest film is nearing, Aamir said, "If I speak about our forces delivering a befitting response, then am I doing something wrong? Should I think about the film or about our forces at that time? If I keep quiet just because my film is about to release, I feel that's wrong. So I spoke about it openly." Aamir Khan defended that the Sitaare Zameen Par trailer releasing just 12 hours after his official statement was a mere coincidence. "The trailer was supposed to release much earlier. I cancelled it because of the attack on our nation. I cancelled the premiere of Andaz Apna Apna that day," explained Aamir. His 1994 cult Rajkumar Santoshi's Andaz Apna Apna was re-released in cinemas on April 25. Aamir also defended Islam by saying that it doesn't endorse violence. "No religion asks you to kill people. I don't consider these terrorists Muslims because it's written in Islam that you can't kill any innocent human, can't strike a woman or a child. They're going against the religion by doing what they are doing," said Aamir. Aamir Khan also recalled an instance where the film veteran Manoj Kumar (died on April 4) complimented him for carrying forward his legacy of patriotic films. "My patriotism reflects in my work. Watch Rang De Basanti (2006), Lagaan (2001), Sarfarosh (1999). I don't think any other actor has done more patriotic films than I have," claimed Aamir. In A Nutshell Aamir Khan, who's not on social media, condemned the Pahalgam terror attack (April 22) almost over a week later after the two nations agreed on a ceasefire. Aamir Khan was slammed on social media for releasing his official statement hours before the Sitaare Zameen Par trailer released. Ahead of the film's release, Aamir Khan responded to the allegations.
News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
News18 Evening Digest: Israel's Mossad Smuggled Drones Into Iran Before Surprise Strike & Other Top Stories
Last Updated: We are also covering: Is Israel Eyeing Regime Change In Iran? What Netanyahu Is Aiming For, Chaotic Scenes As Kin Of Air India Crash Victims Refuse Partial Remains In today's News18 evening digest, we bring to you the latest on the Israel-Iran conflict, which escalated massively in recent days, Pune bridge collapse and other top stories. Ahead of Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites late Thursday night, Israel's intelligence agency Mossad had established an operational base inside Iran stocked with drones, a senior Israeli security official said. READ MORE At least four people died and several tourists were reportedly swept away after an iron bridge over the Indrayani River in Pune collapsed on Sunday afternoon, according to officials. At least 32 people were injured, while six people have been rescued. READ MORE US President Donald Trump on Sunday urged Iran and Israel to 'make a deal" and end their ongoing exchange of deadly strikes, while again claiming credit for brokering a past ceasefire between India and Pakistan using trade negotiations. Aamir Khan Says Pahalgam Attackers Aren't Muslims: 'They Fired After Asking Religion' Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has finally addressed the criticism surrounding the timing of his response to the horrific Pahalgam terror attack that claimed several innocent lives on April 22. The actor's official statement condemning the attack came more than a week after several other members of the film industry had already spoken out. Now, in a candid conversation with India TV, the actor has opened up about why he responded late — and the emotional toll the incident took on him. READ MORE First Published: June 15, 2025, 21:41 IST
