Aamir Khan On Intolerance

This is significant enough for the actor to be hotly discussed on social media for two reasons - firstly, Aamir Khan famously doesn't attend award shows; secondly, he was condemned by the RSS and others two years ago for certain remarks he made about 'intolerance' in India

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar drew flak from the opposition in parliament today for suggesting that actor Aamir Khan should be "taught a lesson" for his comments on intolerance last year.

The Congress today mounted a fierce attack on Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and RSS over his jibe at actor Aamir Khan for remarks on intolerance with Rahul Gandhi saying "hate is the preserve of the coward and it never wins."

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has been caught in a controversy after taking a swipe at actor Aamir Khan for his last year's comments on intolerance, with the Congress launching a scathing attack on him.

Actor Aamir Khan was to talk about peace and recite a Marathi poem on Sunday's 'Make In India' cultural event which was called off after a major fire broke out at the Mumbai venue.

Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu has said that actor Aamir Khan's remarks on the ongoing intolerance debate had hurt him and the country.

Wading into the intolerance debate, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar today came out against remarks by Aamir Khan, saying ups and downs happen in every nation and one should not start giving "bold" statements.

For his comments on perceived intolerance in the country, actor Aamir Khan's upcoming film Dangal deserves "treatment", senior BJP leader Kaliash Vijayvargiya said on Friday.

Denouncing actor Aamir Khan's recent remarks on perceived intolerance in the country, BJP leader Ram Madhav on Thursday said the Bollywood superstar should not preach only to an auto-rickshaw driver about India's prestige but also to his wife.

"I would like to clarify that all public service films I have done till date have all been free of any cost to me," Aamir Khan said in a statement today, stressing that he has been part of the Incredible India campaign for 10 years. In November, Mr Khan expressed his concern about intolerance being displayed towards minorities

More than a month after the controversy over his remarks on intolerance, actor Shah Rukh Khan today said his comments were "misconstrued" and that he did not say anything for which he should apologise.

"If someone gives a statement on intolerance, we should discuss it, rather than the person who made the statement. One should not make personal attacks and criticise the man's achievements for voicing his concern in public," said Ashutosh Rana

"People have taken the statement out of context. Have you seen his entire interview or have you just picked out that one statement? It was just a living room discussion. He basically said that he is scared that this thought has entered his mind," said Sonam Kapoor

"Aamir Khan is a friend too and we did a lot of films together like Dil, Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin, but that time he wasn't 'Aamir Khan'. He then, rightly, over the years cultivated himself. He then thought he should give opinions on everything. Whether it's the controversy of AIB, or whether it is this (intolerance) or that"

Veteran actor Anupam Kher says he has great respect for Aamir Khan but feels the superstar has developed a habit of giving opinions on everything.

This is significant enough for the actor to be hotly discussed on social media for two reasons - firstly, Aamir Khan famously doesn't attend award shows; secondly, he was condemned by the RSS and others two years ago for certain remarks he made about 'intolerance' in India

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar drew flak from the opposition in parliament today for suggesting that actor Aamir Khan should be "taught a lesson" for his comments on intolerance last year.

The Congress today mounted a fierce attack on Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and RSS over his jibe at actor Aamir Khan for remarks on intolerance with Rahul Gandhi saying "hate is the preserve of the coward and it never wins."

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has been caught in a controversy after taking a swipe at actor Aamir Khan for his last year's comments on intolerance, with the Congress launching a scathing attack on him.

Actor Aamir Khan was to talk about peace and recite a Marathi poem on Sunday's 'Make In India' cultural event which was called off after a major fire broke out at the Mumbai venue.

Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu has said that actor Aamir Khan's remarks on the ongoing intolerance debate had hurt him and the country.

Wading into the intolerance debate, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar today came out against remarks by Aamir Khan, saying ups and downs happen in every nation and one should not start giving "bold" statements.

For his comments on perceived intolerance in the country, actor Aamir Khan's upcoming film Dangal deserves "treatment", senior BJP leader Kaliash Vijayvargiya said on Friday.

Denouncing actor Aamir Khan's recent remarks on perceived intolerance in the country, BJP leader Ram Madhav on Thursday said the Bollywood superstar should not preach only to an auto-rickshaw driver about India's prestige but also to his wife.

"I would like to clarify that all public service films I have done till date have all been free of any cost to me," Aamir Khan said in a statement today, stressing that he has been part of the Incredible India campaign for 10 years. In November, Mr Khan expressed his concern about intolerance being displayed towards minorities

More than a month after the controversy over his remarks on intolerance, actor Shah Rukh Khan today said his comments were "misconstrued" and that he did not say anything for which he should apologise.

"If someone gives a statement on intolerance, we should discuss it, rather than the person who made the statement. One should not make personal attacks and criticise the man's achievements for voicing his concern in public," said Ashutosh Rana

"People have taken the statement out of context. Have you seen his entire interview or have you just picked out that one statement? It was just a living room discussion. He basically said that he is scared that this thought has entered his mind," said Sonam Kapoor

"Aamir Khan is a friend too and we did a lot of films together like Dil, Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin, but that time he wasn't 'Aamir Khan'. He then, rightly, over the years cultivated himself. He then thought he should give opinions on everything. Whether it's the controversy of AIB, or whether it is this (intolerance) or that"

Veteran actor Anupam Kher says he has great respect for Aamir Khan but feels the superstar has developed a habit of giving opinions on everything.