Aamir Khan says that ‘PK’ was not anti -religious; His sisters and daughter married a Hindu, while linking the claim of ‘Love Jihad’. Hindi film news
Aamir Khan has finally talked about the controversy around the 2014 hit film ‘PK’ directed by Rajkumar Hirani. PK, one of the most acclaimed satirical plays in Bollywood, has faced criticism from some groups, accusing the film of being anti -religious and promoting ‘Love Jihad’.In an interview with India TV recently, Aamir strongly stated that the film never intended to annoy any religion or faith.Regarding criticism against Aamir Khan ‘PK’“We are not against any religion. We respect all religions and all religious people. This film only asks us to be careful with those who exploit religion so that the common man is foolish to withdraw money from them.
Aamir also addressed one of the major points of criticism of the film: a Hindu woman (played by Anushka Sharma) fell in love with a Pakistani Muslim man (depicted by late Sushant Singh Rajput). Many explained it as support for ‘Love Jihad’.Aamir Khan about his family life and Ingestion marriageThe ‘Dangal’ actor called it a human depiction and urged people to rise above religious division. They believe that interfath love and marriage should not be politicized, as an example citing their family and personal life.Aamir’s sisters are married to both Hindu men – Nikhat Khan is married to Santosh Hegde, while Farhat Khan’s husband is Rajiv Dutta. His daughter, Ira Khan, recently tied a knot with Nupur Shikhare, who was born into a Hindu family. Aamir was married to Reena Dutta herself, and later to Kiran Rao.Aamir also shared the argument behind the name of his children – Ira Khan, Junaid Khan and Azad Rao Khan – often considered Islamic. He clarified that it was his wives who chose the name. For example, Reena selected the names Junaid and Ira.He said, “Let me tell you, Ira (Goddess) is another name for Saraswati. Have you heard about Iravati? It’s just that Reena wanted to pronounce it differently,” she said.He further stated that the name was inspired by Maneka Gandhi’s Penguin Book of Hindu names. The name of Azad, he said, was elected by Kiran Rao as a tribute to freedom fighter and former Education Minister Maulana Azad.“Azad is not a Muslim name. Have you not heard about Chandrashekhar Azad? He was also a freedom fighter. It is a neutral name,” he clarified.“I am very proud that I am a Muslim. I am also proud that I am a Hindustani. Both these statements are true,” they insisted.Aamir Khan’s work in frontOn the work front, Aamir is ready for the release of ‘Sitare Zameen Paar’ on 20 June.
