Aamir Khan Breaks Silence on Pahalgam Attack: “Terror Has No Religion”
Aamir Khan clarified his delayed response to the Pahalgam terror attack, dismissed allegations of promotional timing, and defended Islam, emphasizing that terrorists defy true religious principles of peace.
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has finally addressed criticism surrounding his delayed reaction to the brutal Pahalgam attack, which occurred before the trailer launch of his upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par. The timing of his response drew skepticism online, with many accusing him of strategic publicity.
In an interview with India TV, Aamir clarified the reason behind the delay. “I’m not on social media. People react instantly to these events there,” he said, asserting that his silence wasn’t a calculated move. He described the attack as “cruel” and highlighted the cowardice of the assailants, saying, “They asked their religion and then fired bullets. What does that mean?”
Aamir strongly rejected claims that his statement was linked to the promotion of his new film. “If I speak about our forces delivering a befitting response, then am I doing something wrong? Should I think about the film or our forces at that time? If I keep quiet just because my film is about to release, I feel that's wrong,” he asserted.
Regarding the release of the Sitaare Zameen Par trailer, which came just hours after his condemnation, Aamir clarified it was pure coincidence. “The trailer was supposed to release much earlier. I cancelled it because of the attack on our nation. I also cancelled the premiere of Andaz Apna Apna that day,” he explained.
The veteran actor also used this platform to defend Islam, stating unequivocally that those involved in terrorism do not represent the faith. “No religion asks you to kill people. I don’t consider these terrorists Muslims because it’s written in Islam that you can’t kill any innocent human, can’t strike a woman or a child. They’re going against the religion,” Aamir said.
His remarks sparked conversations around the misinterpretation of religious texts and the need for interfaith awareness.
Paying tribute to the late actor Manoj Kumar, who passed away in April, Aamir mentioned how the veteran once told him he was carrying forward a legacy of nationalistic cinema.
“My patriotism reflects in my work. Watch Rang De Basanti, Lagaan, Sarfarosh. I don’t think any other actor has done more patriotic films than I have,” he stated.
Aamir's response attempts to dispel allegations, reclaim narrative clarity, and reaffirm his stand as both an artist and a citizen. His words remind the public that true faith stands for peace, not violence—an important distinction in today’s polarized climate.
