Aamir Khan speaks up for reel daughter Zaira Wasim

The on-screen father to 'Dangal' girl Zaira Wasim, has finally spoken. Aamir Khan issued a statement that begins, “I have read Zaira's statement, and I can understand and imagine what lead her to make that statement.” Aamir assured the 16-year-old star who played young Geeta Phogat in the movie and said, “You certainly are a role model for me! May god bless you.” Many celebs including Anupam Kher, Sonu Nigam, Javed Akhtar, have also taken to their social media handles to lend support to the young actress.