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NDTV
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Aamir Khan To Those Who Question His Patriotism: "My Film Sarfarosh Was The First To Take Pakistan's Name Directly"
New Delhi: Aamir Khan came under public scrutiny when he reacted to the Pahalgam terror attack (April 22) almost a week after the incident. Aamir Khan's official statement came just 12 hours before the trailer of his film Sitaare Zameen Par released. Ahead of the film's release, Aamir Khan defended his patriotism during an interaction with Rajat Sharma on his show Aap Ki Adalat. During the chat, Aamir Khan revealed his 1999 release Sarfarosh was the first film in the Indian film history where Pakistan and ISI's names were uttered without using any substitutes. What's Happening Aamir Khan's patriotism was questioned as he didn't speak about the Pahalgam terror attack just after the incident happened. Defending his patriotism, Aamir Khan shared an anecdote from his film Sarfarosh during an interview with Rajat Sharma. Aamir Khan emphasized that Sarfarosh scripted history as the first Indian film where Pakistan and ISI's names were uttered clearly, without using any other names. "If you pick India's film history, we have never been allowed to take their name, we had to use the term 'padosi mulk (neighbouring country)'. My film Sarfarosh was the first one ever in history, in which we have taken Pakistan and ISI's names without hesitation. John [Mathew Matthan, Director] said that the Censor Board won't pass this. I said, 'Why won't they? We will explain it to them'. When Advaniji can call their name in the Parliament publicly that they are doing wrong to us and spreading terrorism, then why can't we?," Aamir Khan recalled on Rajat Sharma's show. "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. After Sarfarosh, I got many negative comments from Pakistan for attacking them in the film," he added. 🚨 MASSIVE REVELATION by Aamir Khan! Before 1998, Censor Board banned naming Pakistan as a terror sponsor in films — filmmakers were forced to say "Padosi Mulk"! 😱 🇮🇳 1999's Sarfarosh was the FIRST to break the silence — under PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee! — Megh Updates 🚨™ (@MeghUpdates) June 16, 2025 Aamir On His Late Response To Pahalgam Terror Attack During the same interview, 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. In A Nutshell Aamir Khan defended his patriotism on Rajat Sharma's show and claimed Sarfarosh was the first Indian film where Pakistan and ISI's names were uttered directly.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- 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."
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Aamir Khan answers those questioning his patriotism: ‘My film Sarfarosh was the first to take Pakistan's name, suffered losses but…'
India and Pakistan's recent conflict after the Pahalgam terror attack has caused a storm in the Hindi film industry. Many people blamed the Khan trio – Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, and Shah Rukh Khan for not speaking up against Pakistan publicly in the aftermath of the attack. No, in a recent interview, Aamir defended himself after the accusations, revealing that his 1999 release Sarfarosh was the first ever film in the history of Indian films, to refer to the country as Pakistan instead of 'padosi mulk'. The actor also revealed that he even took a stand for the country and didn't allow Dangal's release in Pakistan despite possible losses, because their censor board demanded the removal of the Indian flag and national anthem. During a chat with Rajat Sharma on his show Aap Ki Adalat, Aamir cited former Deputy Prime Minister LK Advani's example and 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 said that the Censor Board won't pass this. I said, 'Why won't they? We will explain it to them'. When 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?' The film's team finally received the permission to take Pakistan's name. '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. After Sarfarosh, I got many negative comments from Pakistan for attacking them in the film,' he added. Moreover, Aamir Khan lost money for not allowing his 2016 film Dangal's release at the theatres in Pakistan. 'When 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,' the actor shared. ALSO READ | Aamir Khan recalls creditors yelling at him when father went 'almost bankrupt': 'They would say your father hasn't paid us back, very difficult period' When asked by the host about making most of his money from China, he clarified and replied, '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.' Referring to a recent award he received in China, he continued, '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.' During the same interview, Aamir also spoke about visiting the soldiers at Kargil. '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,' he said. From living in a bunker near the border to eating with the soldiers, the actor did it all. Instead of him encouraging the jawans, the opposite happened. '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.' '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,' Aamir concluded.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nawazuddin Siddiqui is back playing a ‘struggler' 15 years after his big break 'Sarfarosh'
For Nawazuddin Siddiqui , the story of struggle isn't just a chapter in his life—it's the foundation of his entire journey. Though he technically made his big-screen debut in John Matthew Matthan 's Sarfarosh back in 1999, Nawazuddin's true moment under the spotlight arrived much later, in 2012, with Anurag Kashyap's Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 2. That film didn't just launch him—it rewrote his destiny. But it took him fourteen long years to get there. Years filled with rejection, hardship, and relentless hustle. That deep-seated experience of battling through the fringes of the film industry has shaped the actor he is today, making him uniquely connected to roles that capture the essence of the underdog. In fact, Nawaz's uncanny ability to embody struggling artists was already evident in Dibakar Banerjee 's Star from the 2013 anthology Bombay Talkies. The role fit him like a second skin—it didn't feel like acting; it felt like reliving. Now, over a decade since his breakout, Nawazuddin is stepping back into familiar territory with 'Main Actor Nahi Hoon' (which translates to I'm Not An Actor), directed by Aditya Kripalani . This time, he plays a man who, despite living in Germany, works as an acting coach for a woman in Mumbai—their entire connection unfolding through FaceTime calls. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Here's A List Of Cheapest Steel Suppliers In 2025 (See List) Steel Suppliers | search ads Search Now Undo The film promises to explore ambition, mentorship, and identity through a unique storytelling format that mirrors today's hyper-digital world. For Nawazuddin, stepping into the mind space of a struggling actor still feels instinctive. In a candid conversation with SCREEN magazine, he shared, 'It's very easy because that phase was very long. I was a struggling actor for 12-15 years. I'm still struggling, though in different ways. But yes, when you have first-hand experience, it becomes quite easy to play a character.' His words reveal something many might miss—the struggle never really leaves. It just changes shape. Even after years of success and critical acclaim, Nawaz continues to navigate challenges, albeit on a different scale today. 'Main Actor Nahi Hoon' recently had its world premiere at the Cinequest Film Festival in San Jose, California—fittingly close to Apple's headquarters, a small nod to the tech-driven storytelling that the film seems to embrace. As Nawazuddin looks ahead, his plate is full. He will next be seen in Noorani Chehra, Sangeen, and the much-anticipated Raat Akeli Hai 2. But no matter how far he travels, it's clear that the role of the struggler—the relentless dreamer—will always be home turf for him.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
15 years after his breakout role, Nawazuddin Siddiqui is back to being a ‘struggler' in new film
Nawazuddin Siddiqui may have first appeared on the big screen in John Matthew Matthan's 1999 police drama Sarfarosh, but his true breakthrough didn't arrive until 2012, when he captivated audiences in Anurag Kashyap's gritty gangster saga Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 2. That long wait of fourteen years, filled with perseverance, hardship, and unwavering determination, has become such an intrinsic part of his identity that portraying the role of a struggling artist came naturally to him. This was especially evident in Dibakar Banerjee's short film Star, a segment in the 2013 anthology Bombay Talkies, where he convincingly stepped into the shoes of a struggling actor . Now, over a decade since he became a leading face in Indian cinema with diverse roles in multiple languages and storytelling formats, Siddiqui is set to embody the life of a struggling actor once again. In Aditya Kripalani's upcoming feature Main Actor Nahi Hoon (which translates to I'm Not An Actor), he takes on the part of a man who, though residing in Germany, works as an acting coach to a woman in Mumbai—exclusively through FaceTime video calls. The film explores the nuances of mentorship , ambition, and identity, all while relying on an unconventional storytelling format. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo For Siddiqui, slipping into the mindset of a struggling actor doesn't require much effort. Having spent more than a decade grappling with rejection and hardship in the early phase of his career, he finds the emotional memory still sharp and deeply embedded. In an interview with SCREEN magazine, he acknowledged that his prolonged journey of 12 to 15 years in obscurity still resonates with him. In many ways, he continues to experience challenges—albeit of a different nature today. That intimate familiarity with the world of the underdog allows him to infuse authenticity and rawness into such roles. "It's very easy because that phase was very long. I was a struggling actor for 12-15 years. I'm still struggling, though in different ways. But yes, when you have first-hand experience, it becomes quite easy to play a character," he told the magazine. Main Actor Nahi Hoon had its world premiere at the Cinequest Film Festival, held in San Jose, California—an event that takes place near the headquarters of Apple. In addition to this film, Nawazuddin Siddiqui will be seen in three upcoming projects: Noorani Chehra, Sangeen, and the sequel Raat Akeli Hai 2.
