06-05-2006, 04:50 AM
<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->After Shabana Azmi spoke in favour of Aamir Khan, who has been at the receiving end of the BJP's antagonism following his stand on the Narmada issue, it is Hrithik Roshan who has stood up for the actor. Hrithik, who has always kept away from controversy says in his defence of Aamir, âI am ashamed to live in a country where one political party can use the power given to them âby the peopleâ to try and punish and rob a person of his own democratic rights just because he believes in a righteous cause that goes against their own interests.â
Hrithik has been reading about the on-going controversy, about Aamirâs refusal to apologise to the Narendra Modi government in Gujarat, and the subsequent ban on his film Fanaa in the state. Responding to Modi's decision, Hrithik reasons, âThe concerned party has shown the highest level of immaturity by trying to use muscle by stopping the screening of Fanaa.â A large part of the industry feels that this is a political move to discourage actors and people related to entertainment from voicing their opinions in public. They also believe that by banning Aamir's Fanaa the film will suffer a financial loss. âOf course, it is an attempt to scare Aamir off, and also threaten the film fraternity against similar attempts in future. What is ridiculous is that they have not even understood what he is standing up for,â says Hrithik.
Aamir Khan, champions the cause of rehabilitation of those to be displaced by the Narmada dam, has been targeted, according to Hrithik. âAamir is not against the dam,â Hrithik explains. âHe has placed a very simple and human demand. He wants the rehabilitation of the concerned people. It's preposterous⦠I mean what kind of IQ do these gentlemen have?â he questions.
Currently busy with the promotion of his film Krissh, Hrithik Roshan has little time for anything else. But he feels deeply for Aamir's cause He fears that if Aamir is subjected to this discrimination, any film can be victim to similar political dramas. âThese politicians are behaving like bullies!â Hrithik says. âIt seems that they are still in school⦠what else can I say? I guess they need to grow up. I am with Aamir all the way,â he concludes.
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<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->'I'm proud of what Aamir did'
Shabana arrived in London on May 27 and through TV got to hear about the blocking of Fanaa in Gujarat by BJP activists.
Shabana is shocked. "The attack on Aamir Khan must be condemned in the strongest words possible because it is completely unjustified. Vested interests have been attempting to turn his remarks for the rehabilitation of project affected people in the Narmada dam into remarks against Gujarat.â
âAamir has only said what the Supreme Court has said. It is insane to ask him to apologise for his remarks that have been twisted out of context on the basis of canard and innuendo.â
âI am very proud of what Aamir has done â joined issue in giving voice to the voiceless. Any attempts to harm him and intimidate him will only make his resolve stronger to fight for social justice. The film industry needs to stand solidly behind Aamir Khan and recognise that it is crucial to express solidarity with him. Today it is Aamir, tomorrow it can be XYZ."
It's not that Shabana has any issues on people protesting against Aamir. "In a democracy the right to protest is an intrinsic freedom. If people wish to demonstrate against Aamir Khan by holding placards outside the theatre showing Fanaa it is acceptable. However threats of violence should be dealt with firmly by the State and firm measures should be taken to maintain law and order. It is the State's business to ensure that those citizens who wish to see the film should have the freedom to do so. No political party has the right to jeopardise a film that has been duly cleared by the central board of film certification".
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It is interesting to note that the pimp Mahesh Bhatt (who took a fancy to his own daughter if I remember correctly), Shabana Azmi and Hrithik and other's were nowhere to be seen when Da Vinci Code was banned in several Indian states. Now coming to Gujarat, I don't think the movie is banned, the BJP took a stand and said that it shouldn't be shown and the distributors guaging the public mood decided not to do it, a ban is when the gov't officially bans it not when people volunatrily mass boycott something. Nextly if Hrithik is so ashamed to live in India then I will be glad to provide him a one way ticket to pakiland where he can hang out with Dawood and his cronies.
Hrithik has been reading about the on-going controversy, about Aamirâs refusal to apologise to the Narendra Modi government in Gujarat, and the subsequent ban on his film Fanaa in the state. Responding to Modi's decision, Hrithik reasons, âThe concerned party has shown the highest level of immaturity by trying to use muscle by stopping the screening of Fanaa.â A large part of the industry feels that this is a political move to discourage actors and people related to entertainment from voicing their opinions in public. They also believe that by banning Aamir's Fanaa the film will suffer a financial loss. âOf course, it is an attempt to scare Aamir off, and also threaten the film fraternity against similar attempts in future. What is ridiculous is that they have not even understood what he is standing up for,â says Hrithik.
Aamir Khan, champions the cause of rehabilitation of those to be displaced by the Narmada dam, has been targeted, according to Hrithik. âAamir is not against the dam,â Hrithik explains. âHe has placed a very simple and human demand. He wants the rehabilitation of the concerned people. It's preposterous⦠I mean what kind of IQ do these gentlemen have?â he questions.
Currently busy with the promotion of his film Krissh, Hrithik Roshan has little time for anything else. But he feels deeply for Aamir's cause He fears that if Aamir is subjected to this discrimination, any film can be victim to similar political dramas. âThese politicians are behaving like bullies!â Hrithik says. âIt seems that they are still in school⦠what else can I say? I guess they need to grow up. I am with Aamir all the way,â he concludes.
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<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->'I'm proud of what Aamir did'
Shabana arrived in London on May 27 and through TV got to hear about the blocking of Fanaa in Gujarat by BJP activists.
Shabana is shocked. "The attack on Aamir Khan must be condemned in the strongest words possible because it is completely unjustified. Vested interests have been attempting to turn his remarks for the rehabilitation of project affected people in the Narmada dam into remarks against Gujarat.â
âAamir has only said what the Supreme Court has said. It is insane to ask him to apologise for his remarks that have been twisted out of context on the basis of canard and innuendo.â
âI am very proud of what Aamir has done â joined issue in giving voice to the voiceless. Any attempts to harm him and intimidate him will only make his resolve stronger to fight for social justice. The film industry needs to stand solidly behind Aamir Khan and recognise that it is crucial to express solidarity with him. Today it is Aamir, tomorrow it can be XYZ."
It's not that Shabana has any issues on people protesting against Aamir. "In a democracy the right to protest is an intrinsic freedom. If people wish to demonstrate against Aamir Khan by holding placards outside the theatre showing Fanaa it is acceptable. However threats of violence should be dealt with firmly by the State and firm measures should be taken to maintain law and order. It is the State's business to ensure that those citizens who wish to see the film should have the freedom to do so. No political party has the right to jeopardise a film that has been duly cleared by the central board of film certification".
www.indianexpress.com <!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
It is interesting to note that the pimp Mahesh Bhatt (who took a fancy to his own daughter if I remember correctly), Shabana Azmi and Hrithik and other's were nowhere to be seen when Da Vinci Code was banned in several Indian states. Now coming to Gujarat, I don't think the movie is banned, the BJP took a stand and said that it shouldn't be shown and the distributors guaging the public mood decided not to do it, a ban is when the gov't officially bans it not when people volunatrily mass boycott something. Nextly if Hrithik is so ashamed to live in India then I will be glad to provide him a one way ticket to pakiland where he can hang out with Dawood and his cronies.