Aamir Khan has responded to the criticism surrounding his delayed public comment on the Pahalgam terror attack of April 22nd, which resulted in loss of life. He addressed the emotional impact of the event and explained the timing of his statement.
Khan condemned the attack, describing it as “cruel” and “cowardly.” He said, “The terror attack was cruel. It only demonstrates the terrorists’ cowardice that they entered our country and fired bullets on common men. You or I could’ve also been there. They asked their religion and then fired bullets. What does that mean?” He highlighted that the absence of an immediate social media post was not a sign of apathy.
Khan also acknowledged India’s military response, stating the attack targeted both the nation and its unity. He went on to state, “That was an attack not only on our nation, but also on our unity. They’ve already got a befitting response from our country.” Khan clarified that the perpetrators should not be considered Muslims, saying, “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 by doing what they are doing.”
Meanwhile, Khan’s upcoming film is facing potential delays due to requested cuts from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), which Khan is resisting due to creative integrity. The film, directed by R.S. Prasanna and co-starring Genelia Deshmukh, is a remake of the Spanish film Champions (2018) and is scheduled to be released on June 20, 2025.