Aamir Khan says India is unlivable, increasingly intolerant. His wife suggested moving out of India
Aamir, while speaking at an award ceremony of a news daily, said his wife Kiran Rao had asked if they should move out of the country, as she feared for the safety of their children in a climate of insecurity.
Following the Dadri lynching case, many people have raised their concerns over intolerance and sparked debates. So much so that writers, academicians, historians, etc even returned their awards.
“There is an increased sense of despondency over the past 6-8 months. Important that those in power strongly condemn what's wrong. Historians, scientists have had a view to express. Returning awards is one way of getting your point across," said Aamir.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in UK, had said that there was no place in intolerance in the country.
However, Aamir’s statement was slammed by another Bollywood actor Anupam Kher.
He took to microblogging site Twitter and condemned Aamir’s remarks on intolerance in India.
Dear @aamir_khan. #SatyamevaJayate u talked about evil practices but gave Hope. So even in ‘Intolerant’ times u need 2 spread Hope not Fear.
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) November 23, 2015
Dear @aamir_khan Presumed country has become #Intolerant. Wat do u suggest 2 millions of Indians? Leave India? Or wait till regime changes?
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) November 23, 2015
Dear @aamir_khan. When did ‘Incredible India’ become ‘Intolerant India’ for you? Only in the last 7-8 months? #AtithiDevoBhavah
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) November 23, 2015
Dear @aamir_khan. Did you tell Kiran that you have lived through more worse times in this country & but you never thought of moving out.
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) November 23, 2015
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.
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) November 23, 2015
WATCH VIDEO: AAMIR KHAN SPEAKS ON INTOLERANCE
Aamir Khan On Intolerance & Delinking Religion From Terrorism - Complete Conversation At Ramnath Goenka Awards https://t.co/HWRLtCW7fN
— The Indian Express (@IndianExpress) November 23, 2015
(Image: Indiatimes/Video: Twitter)
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