Aamir Khan's recent statement on "growing intolerance" in India has raised many eyebrows. Aamir was heard saying that the rising intolerance in India has made his wife Kiran Rao fear for her child and has prompted her to consider leaving India. The statement triggered a controversy from all corners. With Police complaint being filed against the actor, people from the industry are lending their support to Aamir, in latter's need of the hour. They took to twitter and various other public platforms to voice their opinions.
Sanjay Gupta: We are definitely not living in an ideal time. Atleast one superstar has the balls to speak his mind. He should be lauded and not hounded. He further tweeted, "THOSE ACCUSING AAMIR KHAN OF BEING INTOLERANT PL HAVE DA TOLERANCE TO WATCH DA WHOLE INTERVIEW."
Sonam Kapoor also gave her nod to the actor by sharing a post supporting the actor.
Saeed Mirza: "Look, you have points of view. Let them be heard. I heard about the statement of Aamir Khan this morning. In fact, I read about it. He has a point of view, let it be heard. We can debate it."
Anurag Kashyap: “Intolerance has always been there. We don’t have freedom of expression. It is something we have to live with, do our own bit and fight and refuse to participate. I hope it silences."
Pakistani filmmaker Jamshed Mahmood Raza: "What Aamir Khan is saying about intolerance and if there is a backlash, then one has to think that maybe he is right. It is Aamir Khan who is saying this. He is one of your best. He is one of your best actors and activists and he is a hard core Indian and it is in his blood..."
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