Aamir Khan photographed in Mumbai.
Ludhiana:
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan said that the grievances of the students of Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) must be addressed.
"It is very unfortunate that students are protesting for their rights at an institute like FTII. The authorities need to listen to their grievances thoroughly and understand what they are trying to say," said Aamir.
FTII students have been protesting against the appointment of BJP member and actor Gajendra Chauhan as the chairman of the institution. They said that Mr Chauhan lacked credentials for the post of the chairman and that his appointment was politically-motivated.
Regarding pay disparity in Bollywood, Aamir said: "We are still living in a patriarchal society and people have a male dominated mind set."
The 50-year-old actor will start shooting for Dangal in Ludhiana from September 22. Aamir has gained over 20kgs for his role in Dangal. (Also Read: Aamir Khan's 95 Dangal Kilos Are Giving Him Real Trouble)
"Mahavir Singh Phogat (his character in Dangal) trains his daughters to become wrestlers. We are always stuck in the mentality of giving preference to sons. The film is about giving equal opportunities to daughters," said Aamir.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Dangal is expected to hit screens next year December.
"It is very unfortunate that students are protesting for their rights at an institute like FTII. The authorities need to listen to their grievances thoroughly and understand what they are trying to say," said Aamir.
FTII students have been protesting against the appointment of BJP member and actor Gajendra Chauhan as the chairman of the institution. They said that Mr Chauhan lacked credentials for the post of the chairman and that his appointment was politically-motivated.
Regarding pay disparity in Bollywood, Aamir said: "We are still living in a patriarchal society and people have a male dominated mind set."
The 50-year-old actor will start shooting for Dangal in Ludhiana from September 22. Aamir has gained over 20kgs for his role in Dangal. (Also Read: Aamir Khan's 95 Dangal Kilos Are Giving Him Real Trouble)
"Mahavir Singh Phogat (his character in Dangal) trains his daughters to become wrestlers. We are always stuck in the mentality of giving preference to sons. The film is about giving equal opportunities to daughters," said Aamir.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Dangal is expected to hit screens next year December.
