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From Sanjay Dutt to Shah Rukh and Aamir Khan, Bollywood stars who sparked outrage over statements on India.
- •Actor Sanjay Dutt faced severe criticism and started a social media debate after stating on a talk show that he no longer feels the same level of peace in India as before, though he later clarified his remarks.
- •In 2015, Shah Rukh Khan triggered a massive controversy by expressing concerns over rising intolerance in the country, which even led to some critics advising him to move to Pakistan.
- •Aamir Khan faced intense backlash in 2015 when he revealed that his then-wife Kiran Rao had questioned whether they should move out of India due to the prevailing atmosphere, a statement he later clarified.
- •Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has frequently made headlines for his outspoken views on the government and country, including a recent video supporting student protests at Jantar Mantar.
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Actor Sanjay Dutt stated on Shekhar Suman's show 'Shekhar Tonight' that he no longer feels the same level of peace in the country as before. Following social media criticism, he later clarified that the conversation was scripted and he did not intend to hurt anyone's sentiments.
In 2015, Shah Rukh Khan expressed in an interview that he felt intolerance was growing in the country, which triggered a major controversy and led some people to suggest he move to Pakistan. He later clarified that his remarks were misinterpreted and he never called India an intolerant country.
During the 2015 Ramnath Goenka Award ceremony, Aamir Khan shared that reading newspaper incidents worried his wife, Kiran Rao, who even asked him if they should move out of India. Aamir later clarified that he loves India, considers himself fortunate to be born there, and had no intention of leaving.
