This is what Salim has to say about triple talaq, ADHM controversies

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's father, scriptwriter Salim has commented on the controversies surrounding triple talaq and Karan Johar's Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (ADHM), which is set to be released on 28 October.

The central government wants to bring a Uniform Civil Code to replace the personal law systems that govern issues of marriage and divorce among religious communities. Its move sparked a vigorous debate in media and social networking sites. Salim Khan took to his Twitter handle on 17 October and said that Triple Talaq in one sitting is against the principles of Quran.

In series of tweets, Salim Khan tweeted: "Triple Taalaaq arbitrarily in one sitting is against the Quranic principle. UCC is facing resistance from some clerics and might have been misunderstood by some muslims but, it does not interfere with Islam at all. 33 % muslims live as minorities in countries where there is no personal or islamic law. Yet they live in peace. The larger Q is Are muslims following islam at all? If you cant lead them dont mislead them."

On the other hands, the ties between India and Pakistan have worsened after the 18 September Uri attack, which killed 19 Indian soldiers in Jammu and Kashmir. The growing tensions between the two countries led to demand for ban on the release of Ae Dil Hai Mushkil for featuring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan. Some celebs were seen opposing the demand, while few supported.

These developments had created a feeling that the Hindi film industry was divided over issue of nationalism. The scriptwriter once again took to his Twitter handle on Tuesday to share his views on the division of Bollywood. In a series of tweets, Salim Khan denied the discrimination in the film industry based on the language, religion, caste and creed.

He wrote: "Film industry divided ?? No way Film industry is THE one place where there is no place for discrimination on the basis of Language religion caste & creed. What works is talent & capability. This is true from the time of Dada Saheb Phalke till date. It is true that there are some amongst us who have aligned themselves to political parties for personal gain. And Yes we are a happy lot. If our films work we are happy and if a rivals film flops we are happy too. And we live happily ever after. THE END."