Now, Aamir Khan bats for FTII students

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Now, Aamir Khan bats for FTII students

Updated: September 15, 2015 03:02 IST

Superstar Aamir Khan on Monday came out in support of FTII students protesting against the appointment of Gajendra Chauhan as the Chairman of the institute, saying their grievances should be addressed.

The 50-year-old actor, who is here to begin shooting his latest project "Dangal," told reporters, "It is very unfortunate that students are protesting for their rights at an institute like FTII. The authorities need to listen to their grievances thoroughly and understand what they are trying to say."

"Dangal" will begin shooting from September 22. Aamir, who has gained over 20 kg to play the role of a wrestler father, was also asked about the disparity between the payment to female and male actors in Bollywood.

"We are still living in a patriarchal society and male-dominated mindsets," Aamir said, adding "Dangal" gives out the message about the importance of daughters and gender equality.

"Mahavir Singh Phogat (his character) makes his daughters wrestlers. We are always stuck in the mentality of giving preference to sons. The film is about giving equal opportunities to daughters," said Aamir. The film is being directed by Nitesh Tiwari.

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Posted: 10 years ago
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Did he cry this time around?
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Originally posted by: Not.A.MID

Did he cry this time around?

watch the press conference video 😆...
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Originally posted by: raj80

watch the press conference video 😆...


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I am allergic to ugly people,lol
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What is that FTII issue raised this much after Gajendra Chauhan got hired ?
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Originally posted by: Not.A.MID


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I am allergic to ugly people,lol

one day or other one gets older...looks don't stay with u forever...
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Lol. So the guy finally came up with a lame rehearsed reply. Bahut jaldi muh khola janaab ne 😆
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Originally posted by: raj80

one day or other one gets older...looks don't stay with u forever...

Are you calling older people ugly?

Omg!

Amir is ugly as is! Nothing to do with age,lol
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Originally posted by: --SH7_Sunny--

What is that FTII issue raised this much after Gajendra Chauhan got hired ?

abe Dipla ko stare karne ke bajaye kabhi news bhi dekh liya kar 😆...
The students feel he is not suitable as he lacks artistic credentials,qualification for such a high post...

Why are the students protesting?

FTII students are protesting against the appointment of Gajendra Chauhan as the chairman of the hallowed institute for 'lacking vision and artistic credentials'. Gajendra, best known for playing Yudhisthira in the epic TV drama Mahabharata, has acted mostly in B-grade movies since then. Students allege that he lacks the qualification required to head an institute of FTII's stature. According to an RTI reply, Chauhan was selected for the top job on dint of a mere one paragraph CV. The government also overlooked names such as Amitabh Bachchan, Jahnu Barua, Govind Nihalani, Adoor Gopalakrishnan, Raju Hirani and Aamit Khan to select him for the post. Students allege that Gajendra Chauhan's allegiance to the ruling BJP is the only reason behind his selection.

For filling vacancy in FTII Society too, government has chosen people perceived to be close to the saffron camp, overlooking many better qualified individuals.

Protesting Gajendra Chauhan's selection, students began their strike in FTII on June 12. This has continued for 70 days with no signs of the logjam being broken.

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-what-the-ftii-controversy-is-all-about-2115991

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Originally posted by: Not.A.MID

Are you calling older people ugly?

Omg!

Amir is ugly as is! Nothing to do with age,lol

oh my mistake I took u seriously 😆...

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