Aamir Khan condemned the Pahalgam terror assault and highlighted his movie Sarfarosh as the primary Bollywood film to overtly title Pakistan and the ISI in addressing cross-border terrorism.
Bollywood famous person Aamir Khan not too long ago appeared on the favored tv present Aap Ki Adalat, the place he engaged in a candid dialog with India TV’s Editor-in-Chief and host, Rajat Sharma. Recognized for his versatile appearing and socially aware roles, Aamir Khan spoke strongly concerning the current terror assault in Pahalgam and shared insights about his landmark movie Sarfarosh, which was the primary Bollywood film to explicitly title Pakistan and the ISI whereas addressing cross-border terrorism.
Aamir Khan condemns Pahalgam terror assault
The Pahalgam terrorist assault occurred on April 22, 2025, in Jammu and Kashmir, ensuing within the tragic lack of 26 lives and injuring 12 others. In response, the Indian Armed Forces launched ‘Operation Sindoor’ on Might 7, 2025, a midnight strike focusing on a number of terrorist hideouts and airbases throughout the border in Pakistan.
Following the assault, many Bollywood celebrities like Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Vicky Kaushal, and Anupam Kher expressed their grief and condemnation on social media, demanding justice for the victims. Though Aamir Khan is just not lively on social media, his crew shared a heartfelt assertion condemning the assault. Later, at a public occasion, the actor overtly expressed his sorrow and denounced the violence.
When requested why he remained silent initially concerning the Pahalgam assault, Aamir Khan stated, “I did condemn it. I’m not on social media, the place folks react immediately. However once I was requested about Pahalgam at a public perform, I condemned the assault. It was a reprehensible and cowardly act focusing on harmless folks based mostly on their faith. It was additionally an assault on our nationwide unity—an abhorrent act. The perpetrators have acquired a crushing reply.”
‘Sarfarosh’: The primary Bollywood movie to call Pakistan and ISI
Aamir Khan additionally spoke concerning the position of cinema in acknowledging the fact of terrorism. He highlighted that his 1999 movie Sarfarosh was the primary Bollywood film to overtly title Pakistan and the ISI in its dialogues, breaking long-standing taboos.
When requested why he hardly ever mentions Pakistan by title in his movies, Aamir defined, “Should you have a look at the historical past of Indian cinema, the Censor Board beforehand instructed filmmakers to make use of phrases like ‘padosi mulk’ (neighbouring nation) and discouraged naming Pakistan explicitly. I challenged that with Sarfarosh. The director, John Matthew Matthan, was initially informed the movie wouldn’t get clearance if Pakistan was named. I argued, if leaders like Advani Ji can title Pakistan overtly in Parliament relating to terrorism, why can’t movies do the identical? Sarfarosh was the primary movie to overtly title Pakistan and ISI, and since then, many movies have adopted swimsuit. Those that say I don’t converse out in opposition to Pakistan publicly ought to know I used to be the primary to take action on display screen.”