Actor Aamir Khan has aroused controversy during a visit to Istanbul by meeting Turkey’s First Lady, Emine Erdogan. Aamir Khan was in Turkey to find shooting locations for his upcoming film “Laal Singh Chaddha,” a remake of classic American comedy “Forrest Gump.” 40% of the film has been shot in Indian Punjab. The Laal Singh Chaddha production team decided to film the remainder elsewhere over the COVID-19 concerns.
Right-wing elements aligned with the ruling BJP expressed anger at his meeting the wife of Turkish President Erdogan, while some others said the courtesy meeting was blown out of proportions and will have no effect on the actor’s popularity.
Vivek Agnihotri, Filmmaker has known for his open support of the BJP, said, Turkey is among the intolerant countries in the world. How can Aamir Khan go to the Erdogan home, president of this intolerant country & have coffee with his wife?
Aamir Khan should apologize for his “cultural diplomacy,” India’s Central Board of Film Certification, Agnihotri said. Tukey is an open enemy to India and Aamir Khan went to have tea with President Erdogan's wife. How can a well-known Actor like Aamir Khan who addresses so many socio-political issues in India be ignorant? , she added
Aamir Khan, who shot to fame in 1988 a love story “Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak,” is known for his game-changing performances in many blockbusters in the film industries.
One of Bollywood's most beloved actors, Khan has been repeatedly accused of what attackers say is “anti-nationalism” or "anti-Indian" since November 2015, when he gave an interview that his wife Kiran Rao said she was worried about the safety of her son because of India’s atmosphere of growing intolerance.
BJP lawmaker and Singer-actor Babul Supriyo said the govt has not commented on Khan’s visit to Turkey and I do not wish to comment on the rights or wrongs of his visit.
Due to social media activity observing that Indian stars are even more in the spotlight now and therefore subject to “immense” scrutiny.
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