Aamir Khan Being Bullied

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Posted: 19 years ago
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I am not much deep into the facts behind the "Narmada Bachao Andolan" or the facts behind increasing the height of the dam. But I surely believe that Aamir Khan voiced for a good cause, not some media stunt. He has the popularity and with it he tried to reach us with the message. There is nothing for him to gain or be the centre of controversy. He is not against the Gujrat people, all he demanded was the rehabilitation of the poor farmers who lost their lands. But political party led by BJP is trying to instigate Gujrat people against him. Even trying to ban his cinemas.

Instead of targeting Aamir I think those opportunist political parties should first deal with the State Govts. who start projects with no such thorough planning.

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Posted: 19 years ago
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I agree with you.

Often, those who really mean well (like Aamir) are taken the wrong way. Opposing parties always look for some way to make the other side look bad.

I can't say much more as I don't know much at all about what's going on.
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Posted: 19 years ago
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Pradarsha, could you please post the article you are talking about. I don't know what did Aamir say in the farmer's favor.

However, actor are always interested in publicity be it for good or bad and even when they are sometime not interested they have to bear the consequences of janta's pointing at them and getting upset with them..it's just part of glamor world. If Aamir is complaining about anything I don't think he should be 'coz this is the life he choose.

I'll comment more after I read the artice or news you are talking about.
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Posted: 19 years ago
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Sowmyaa, celebrities are human beings too and may feel strongly about any issue. They are also a part of our society and they(if not all) do possess some social awareness and responsibilities. Aamir - the guy who generally cultivates a private persona - coming out and making a strong statement for a cause, in a reasonably well informed manner that has caught attention. He is at the peak of his career, I don't think he needs some stunt to shape his career. His words echo a stand that any citizen of this country would agree with. Resettle the affected families. Not just with cash but by giving them 'land for land'.

Here is the article.

Aamir Khan ko gussa kyun aata hai?


By Rashmi Bansal
'Can Bono save the world', asked Time magazine, when it named the rocker as its 'Man of the Year' in December 2005. Bono shared the honour with Bill Gates and his wife Melinda.

All three were recognised for their efforts towards making the world a better place—the Gates for creating a multi billion dollar foundation which funds projects related to healthcare and education, and Bono for using his star power to raise the world's consciousness about forgotten problems such as poverty in Africa. For being the "rocker who made debt reduction sexy".

A similar description could be used today for Aamir Khan. The "actor who made Narmada rehabilitation sexy". Over the last two days, we've seen more of Aamir on television than we have since the release of Lagaan. And we've heard more about the cause itself—rehabilitation of those displaced by the dam—than ever achieved by Medha Patkar's hunger strikes.

On the one hand, you may argue this shows what a shallow nation we are. That the only time we are willing to look at issues in some distant village, which do not impact our life, is when a celebrity decides to speak up. But the point is every celebrity is a citizen of this country as well. And if the voice of a celebrity can make a difference, it is in fact all the more necessary for that citizen to make that voice heard.

Yes, Arundhati Roy, too, has lent her celebrity status to the Narmada Bachao Andolan. But I like the approach taken by Aamir Khan better. He is not—in principle—opposed to construction of the dam. "I lived in Kutch for six months during the filming of Lagaan," he said in television interviews. "I know the sort of water problems they have. I really wish everyone who needs water gets the water they deserve."

His appeal to the state and Central government is simple. Water from the dam will benefit millions of people. For which a small number must suffer, as their homes and villages will be submerged. Let's say I am willing to accept this sacrifice for the greater common good. But can you please ensure that these displaced people are resettled with dignity?

Dignity means you give not just a cash handout, but resettle the community. The Supreme Court has already directed the respective state governments to ensure that two hectares land are provided per 'major sons' of oustee families. The NBA has alleged that in states like Madhya Pradesh cash is being handed out, instead of 'land for land'. The concern is that cash is not a substitute for 'livelihood'.

I do not know the finer details of the case, and neither does Aamir Khan. But going on a fast and burning posters of Aamir's movies doesn't say much about the knowledge base of our politicians on this issue either.

Why evade the issue if you have nothing to hide? If your rehabilitation policy is working fine, take the media to the villages where displaced people have been settled and clear all doubts. That, in fact, is where the TV cameras should be headed in any case—in search of the affected people. Forget Medha or Aamir… where in the picture are the people they are claiming to speak for?


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Posted: 19 years ago
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u know after that i saw "smriti z irani" (tv actress from BJP) opposing aamir khan's act calling him "aamir khan ko kisi ne bharka diya hai... koi unhein sumjhaye!!!"
Edited by MNMS - 19 years ago
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Posted: 19 years ago
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Do you really think that Aamir was wrong? He never opposed the building of the dam. Only voiced for the people who will lost their land. Supreme court has given 3 months time, hope we will see some progress. It's the govt. to be blamed who did not work much towards their rehabilitation.

By the way, who is "Smriti Z Irani"? What's her claim to fame?
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Posted: 19 years ago
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Ok I read the article. Now Narmada project and issues with it is very very complicated. Debates have been going on since decade so who take what side is hard to decide. It is just individual's way to think and look at issues. I am atleast glad that Aamir Khan is not against building dam... atleast I don't have to debate that portion.

Now, Aamir asking for help about people who lost thier land for this damn building. There are tons and tons of organizations who are against building this dam. Now these organizations instead of helping government have been trying to create hurdle and evoking janta against government to build dam. If these organaizations would 've helped government in relocating these people this dam building would have been so easy and less controversial. We all know how governments are run in India. They are definetly lethargic, but now if we have this noble cause with water to villages and town why not try to help government. If Aamir Khan think that government should do justice with the people why don't he help these poor by joining such organization who are helping tons of those people rather than just pointing at government.

I know all citizen have right to point, but when we as citizen can help people why creat more hurdle.

I know celebrities are human too. Where is there humanity when they live their wife at home and date some otehr women even when they are married. C'mon celebrity are human, but they cannot get away with the publicity and attention media and janta will get when they speak. There are tons of people who have raised their voice just like Aamir. But Aamir is not like you and me and he has to accept this. No he cannot say that why only my statemnt are criticized. He is "public figure" and he cannot get away with that.
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Posted: 19 years ago
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eeeeeeeeeeeee 😕 ... pradarshak!... i didn;t say aamir khan right or wrong.... the point was that BJP went to this extent by putting their so-called most famous member: smriti z irani to compete with aamir khan!!!!! 😕 ( i was just contributing the facts... infact i really know nothing wbt the project details but said wht i saw on news channels !!!!)

smriti.. well i only know that she is a tv actress, works in a saas-baho sort of serial(i don;t know its name... ask some saas or baho on IF, she'll give u better info 😆 😆 )... and now smriti has joined BJP i.e. she entered in politics to INCREASE her fame!! 😕 😕
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Posted: 19 years ago
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Originally posted by: sowmyaa


I know celebrities are human too. Where is there humanity when they live their wife at home and date some otehr women even when they are married. C'mon celebrity are human, but they cannot get away with the publicity and attention media and janta will get when they speak. There are tons of people who have raised their voice just like Aamir. But Aamir is not like you and me and he has to accept this. No he cannot say that why only my statemnt are criticized. He is "public figure" and he cannot get away with that.

I think you are mistaken at this point that a personal life is different from social life. In personal life you deal with a single person day-to-day, live under the same roof, make compromises. Having difference in views with that person does not make you inhuman. It does not affect a lot of other people. While a social life is a open to public, and one should be aware of his actions. When a known figure makes a social statement he should know his responsibilities. I can cite people who failed in their private lives but shined in their social lives.

Yes, he has to accept the oppositions too. To my knowledge, what he says makes sense and he is correct where he stands.

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Posted: 19 years ago
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Well all I am saying is if celebrity is targeted or used by either side for any kind of publicity or any cause it's not same as regular citizen. And if people criticize them it's ok. I know they are humans, and no matter how human they are public will treat them differently. His propaganda about social life will be discussed, critized. If he has problem in his personal life that will be discussed and many of her fans may not like him.

Anyways, coming back to the topic. As I said what side is right and wrong is very debatable. I agree, it's a noble cause he is doing. But if he jumps into this controversy there mighe be rage from people of the state 'coz this is the topic very sensitive since ages. All I am saying is it would have been better if he had join one of many organizations that is helping people relocate rather than takind side of political party and pointing at government and creating more rage and complications. He is doing it for noble cause, his cause is noble but it would 've been better if he contrubuted himself too these poor too. Enough oil has been poured over this issue and now it is better if rather than playing blame game someone better really help those poor.

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