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Aamir Khan's stand on the rising intolerance in the country

25th November 2015

Superstar Aamir Khan is one of the latest celebs to debate on the issue of the rising intolerance in the country. He recently confessed that his wife Kiran Rao suggested moving out of India and he was alarmed on hearing this from her.

Emphasizing on the fact that there was an increased sense of despondency over the past 6-8 months, the actor said, "Important that those in power strongly condemn what's wrong."

Aamir further added, "Historians, scientists have had a view to express. Returning awards is one way of getting your point across, Everyone has the right to protest."

Aamir's debate on this issue has drawn a polarising reaction from the bollywood fraternity. There were a few who supported him and the ones who supported him are as below:

A R Rahman supported him saying that he too had faced a similar situation some months back when a fatwa was issued against him.

Anurag Kashyap: "Intolerance has always been there. We don’t have freedom of expression. It is something we have to live with, do our own bit and fight and refuse to participate. I hope it silences."

Saeed Mirza: "Look, you have points of view. Let them be heard. I heard about the statement of Aamir Khan this morning. In fact, I read about it. He has a point of view, let it be heard. We can debate it."

Sonam Kapoor also supported Aamir.

And then there were many other celebs who were against Aamir. Here's what they had to say:

Anupam Kher: "Dear @aamir_khan. Did you ask Kiran which country would she like to move out to? Did you tell her that this country has made you AAMIR KHAN,"

Raveena Tandon: "Wonder why they didn’t feel fear when bombs ripped the heart of mumbai.. Or our security was breached #26/11-gosh!no point same argument… Let’s cut the BS-why can’t these people openly say that they weren’t happy since d day Modi became PM..instead of shaming the whole country."

Rishi Kapoor: "Mr.&Mrs. Amir Khan. When things are going wrong and the system needs correction,repair it,mend it.Don't run away from it. That is Heroism!"

Ram Gopal Varma: "It’s the celebs need for creating drawing room debates to increase their popularity which flares up non existent negativity btwn communities. Some celebs complaining about Intolerance should be the last ones to complain becos they became celebs in a so called intolerant country."

Paresh Rawal: "Intolerance !PK did rattle the belief of Hindus but Aamir dint face the wrath of Hindu or THE MAJORITY n but was super hit n made crores!"

 

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