Being tolerant? Twitterati slams Aamir Khan, wants to boycott Dangal
If you are a public figure in India, it is normal to go back and forth on your statements. However, the modern day Twitter janta hardly spares the about-turn as Aamir Khan found out on Monday when he retracted his statements on ‘intolerance’ in India.
Speaking at the celebrations of the 10th anniversary of Rang de Basanti in Mumbai, Aamir said, “I love my country, I was born here and I will die here. I have never thought of leaving India and will never take such a step. I never said India is intolerant or I want to leave the country... these two things have been said to everyone. So, obviously, people will get hurt and I understand their emotions. I am not surprised they are angry with me. But, there is no truth to this all.”
Read: Never said India in intolerant, claims Aamir Khan
His statements lit Twitter on fire as users slammed the PK star for his statement, some calling it opportunistic. Others even claimed that Aamir, whose next movie Dangal comes out this year, retracted his statement on intolerance given the repercussions Shah Rukh Khan faced with Dilwale for his comments on intolerance.
Last November, amid the raging debate over India’s alleged growing intolerance and artistes, writers, historians and so on returning their national distinctions in protest, the actor said his wife Kiran Rao had contemplated leaving India. “When I chat with Kiran at home, she says ‘Should we move out of India?’ That’s a disastrous and big statement for Kiran to make. She fears for her child. She fears about what the atmosphere around us will be. She feels scared to open the newspapers every day,” the 50-year-old said.
Do you think Aamir is being unfairly targeted? VOTE HERE:
Aamir was widely criticised by many and even slammed on Twitter by colleagues like Anupam Kher and Raveena Tandon. The actor went on to clarify that the statement wasn’t a direct indication of wanting to leave the country, but a comment on the circumstances at that time. However, it did little to salvage the controversy the initial comments raked up.
Read: Aamir Khan shows his rooted, rustic side in Dangal poster
Since Nitesh Tiwari’s Dangal, where Aamir plays a wrestler is his next movie slated for theatrical release this December, the hashtag #BoycottDangal remained a top India trend on Twitter through Monday night and continued to be on the trending list on Tuesday morning.
Read: When Aamir Khan joined the intolerance debate
Read: SRK makes a U-turn, claims he never said India is intolerant
Here are some of the choicest tweets that added to the din:
Someone even made a ‘This is Mr Khan’ meme, on the lines of the viral ‘This is Bill’ meme!
Follow @htshowbiz for more.
Mira Rajput is beach-ready in new pics from Goa, but where is Shahid Kapoor?
- Mira Rapjut has shared new photos and videos from her Goa vacation with husband, actor Shahid Kapoor. Check them out here.
Kangana shares clip of allegations against Sajid, hints he has ‘mafia' support
- Kangana Ranaut shared a video of Jiah Khan's sister levelling serious allegations of sexual harassment against Sajid Khan. She suggested that he has the 'full support' of the 'mafia' in the film industry.
Minissha Lamba opens up about her separation: 'If it's not working, part ways'
- Actor Minissha Lamba has said that there is no longer any stigma attached to separation, and if a relationship isn't working, it is advisable to part ways amicably.
Shah Rukh Khan jokingly objects to KKR’s birthday wish for Juhi Chawla’s husband
- Shah Rukh Khan jokingly took offence as the official Twitter handle of Kolkata Knight Riders declared Juhi Chawla’s husband Jay Mehta as the 'most affable gentleman'.
Sonam Kapoor is having a blast on set, dad Anil Kapoor feels he's missing out
- Actor Sonam Kapoor has shared a new image from the Glasgow sets of her upcoming film, Blind. Her dad, Anil Kapoor, left a comment on her post.
Priyanka Chopra confesses her love for Albela Aam, Chulbuli Imli and Pan Pasand
Kangana Ranaut goes on a rampage in new Dhaakad poster, reveals release date
Sana Khan thanks husband Anas Saiyad for always pushing her 'towards good'
Hardik Pandya’s father dies, Natasa Stankovic pays tribute: ‘Love you papa’
- Natasa Stankovic has paid a heartfelt tribute to Hardik Pandya’s father who died on Saturday after suffering a heart attack.
Disha Patani celebrates Tiger Shroff’s new song Casanova, dances to it
- Disha Patani took to Instagram stories to share a video of herself dancing to rumoured boyfriend Tiger Shroff's new track, Casanova.
Saba Ali Khan shares gems from family album with Sharmila Tagore, Kareena Kapoor
Soni Razdan calls Rhea Chakraborty ‘innocent victim of a very twisted design’
- Soni Razdan feels that Rhea Chakraborty has a bright future ahead of her in the film industry. Soni said that her time in jail 'clearly exposed the people who sent her there'.
Liger first look: Vijay Deverakonda a cross between a tiger, lion in fiery still
Saif Ali Khan gets security as Tandav row heats up, Eijaz Khan quits Bigg Boss
