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20 hours ago
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When Aamir Khan Spoke About Sarfarosh's Message: 'One Shouldn't Look At All Muslims With Distrust'
As IPS officers visit Aamir Khan's home owing to Sarfarosh influence, here's a look back at when he spoke about the film addressing Pakistan's ISI, terrorism and Muslims in India. A recent video showing a bus filled with IPS officers entering Aamir Khan's Mumbai residence stirred a wave of curiosity online. Was it an official police visit? A sudden security issue? Speculation ran wild — until a spokesperson from Aamir Khan's team clarified that the IPS trainees had formally requested a meeting with the actor. Ever since the release of his 1999 film Sarfarosh, in which Aamir portrayed the fearless IPS officer ACP Ajay Singh Rathore, the actor has become something of a symbolic figure for young officers in training. Back in 2000, in a conversation with NDTV, Aamir spoke about the themes of Sarfarosh — particularly on whether he had any doubts about how the audience would react to a film that directly addressed terrorism, cross-border conflict and religious identity in India. He spoke about how the film tackled the subject of Pakistan's ISI and cross-border terrorism — but without vilifying ordinary people or generalising an entire country. He said, 'It deals with the ISI, the proxy war that Pakistan is fighting through the ISI. But it doesn't indulge in name-calling. It doesn't say that all Pakistanis are bad because that's a ridiculous statement. I mean, you have human beings all over the world and some people are good and some people are bad. Or some people have their reasons for doing something which is not right, which could be quite unreasonable. Some people have an evil bent of mind." In the interview, Aamir Khan also spoke about how the film shows the mistrust Indian Muslims sometimes face, especially around national security. He said the film chose to focus on a positive message. 'It talks about distrust towards Muslims living in the country, which is quite understandable because it is human nature. So the film tries to take a very positive attitude towards that and tells all us Indians that one should not look at all Muslims with distrust. All Muslims do not feel disloyal towards India as their country." Aamir also said that the film does not shy away from calling out the problems on both sides — including a minority of Indian Muslims who feel aligned with Pakistan and a minority of Hindus who blanket Muslims with suspicion. 'There is a certain section of Muslims living in the country, I believe, who do have their loyalties towards Pakistan and this film tries to tell them that this is not right and they shouldn't do that. So it tells that section of Muslims, which I believe is a minority, who do have their loyalties towards Pakistan that that is not the right thing to do. It tells that section of Hindus, which again I believe is a minority, which looks upon all Muslims with distrust." The film went on to win the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. First Published: July 29, 2025, 10:46 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Print
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
Muslim bodies urge govt to ensure end of ‘Israeli aggression' in Gaza
'We, the undersigned leaders of Muslim organisations in India, Islamic scholars and peace-loving citizens strongly condemn the deepening genocide and humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza. On behalf of over 200 million Indian Muslims and all peace-loving citizens of our beloved country, we express our unwavering support and solidarity with the people of Palestine,' the statement said. In a joint statement, prominent Muslim organisations and Islamic scholars called on both the Indian government and global powers to intervene and stop the 'continuing atrocities' in Gaza. New Delhi, Jul 25 (PTI) Prominent Muslim bodies and Islamic scholars on Friday appealed to the government to stand against injustice and take swift action to ensure that the 'continued Israeli aggression' in Gaza ends, asserting that India has historically aligned itself with the oppressed and it is time to reaffirm that legacy. 'We appeal to the government of India, international leaders, and people of conscience worldwide to stand against the injustice and take swift action to end the continued Israeli aggression,' it said. 'The relentless assault on the Palestinian people has taken the form of a brutal genocide, characterised by systematic destruction of homes, hospitals, schools, and refugee camps. Since October 2023, nearly 100,000 innocent Palestinians, including a significant number of women and children, have lost their lives,' the statement claimed. The international community cannot afford to remain silent, it said. 'We call upon all states to sever military and economic ties with Israel and back the UN General Assembly's call to end the illegal occupation. We urge all Muslim-majority nations to put strong pressure on Israel and the US to halt this catastrophe,' the statement said. 'India has historically aligned itself with the oppressed; this is the moment to reaffirm that legacy,' it asserted. 'We call on the Government of India to honour its long-standing moral and diplomatic tradition by standing firmly with the Palestinian people in their struggle. India must denounce Israel's brutal actions, halt all military and strategic cooperation with it, and actively back global efforts to ensure peace and stability in the region,' the statement said. The statement was signed by Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind president Maulana Arshad Madani, All India Muslim Personal Law Board president Maulana Khalid Saifullah Rahmani, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind chief Syed Sadatullah Husaini, Markazi Jamiat Ahl-e-Hadees Maulana Ali Asghar Imam Mehdi, Fatehpuri Mosque Imam Mufti Mukarram Ahmad, and former Rajya Sabha MP Maulana Obaidullah Khan Azmi, among others. PTI ASK ARI This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
India Today
6 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Udaipur Files paints all Muslims as terror sympathisers: Fresh plea in top court
Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind President Maulana Arshad Madani has filed a petition challenging the Centre's approval of the film Udaipur Files with six cuts, arguing that the movie portrays all Indian Muslims as terror film, titled Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder, is based on the 2022 killing of a tailor and has been mired in controversy and legal and others contend that the film unfairly vilifies the Muslim community, presents it in a negative light, and has the potential to incite violence and communal 'These narratives and portrayals, it is submitted, do not simply refer to an India-Pakistan issue but rather seek to show Indian Muslims as being either sympathetic towards, or acting at the behest of, terrorists in Pakistan,' the plea filed in the Supreme Court contends that the producer has a history of spreading communal and political hatred, and argues that the case should not be viewed as one involving a genuine filmmaker concerned with artistic freedom..'The insinuation is not only mala fide but is aimed at promoting such views so as to cause communal disharmony in India,' the complaint petition also requested that a private screening of the film be organised exclusively for the Supreme Court to enable a complete and fair adjudication of the matter. It urged that the film's public release be halted while the present proceedings are July 10, the Delhi High Court had stayed the release of the film based on a petition filed by Arshad Madani, directing that the Centre decide on his representation within a Supreme Court subsequently directed the Centre's review panel to make a decision without delay after hearing all parties involved, and also ordered that the accused in the murder case be granted a July 21, the Centre informed the Supreme Court that it had recommended six cuts to the film before allowing its however, challenged the Centre's clearance, arguing that the decision lacked proper reasoning.'The Ministry's order is without any reason and fails to deal with the objections raised by Respondent No. 1 (Madani) while only approving the report of the committee constituted by it,' he tailor Kanhaiya Lal was murdered in June 2022 allegedly by Mohammad Riyaz and Mohammad assailants later released a video claiming that the murder was in reaction to the tailor allegedly sharing a social media post in support of former BJP member Nupur Sharma following her controversial comments on Prophet case was probed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the accused were booked under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, besides provisions under trial is pending before the special NIA court in Jaipur.- EndsMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Supreme Court
News18
6 days ago
- Politics
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'Udaipur Files Is Deeply Communal': Arshad Madani Moves Supreme Court Against Clearance To The Film
In his petition, Madani argues that Udaipur Files promotes a dangerous narrative by portraying Indian Muslims as sympathisers or agents of Pakistani terrorists. Islamic scholar Maulana Arshad Madani has filed strong objections before the Supreme Court against the clearance granted to the controversial film Udaipur Files by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting's screening committee. Madani, president of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, contends that the film's content is not only factually misleading but also deeply communal in nature. In his petition, Madani argues that Udaipur Files promotes a dangerous narrative by portraying Indian Muslims as sympathisers or agents of Pakistani terrorists. 'These narratives do not merely concern India-Pakistan tensions but actively portray Indian Muslims as inherently disloyal, sympathetic to, or working at the behest of terror groups," he stated in court filings. Such depictions, he argues, are both mala fide and aimed at stoking communal tensions across the country. He has also raised serious concerns over the manner in which the film received approval. Madani alleges that the Ministry's screening committee order lacked proper reasoning and failed to adequately respond to his detailed objections. 'The committee's report simply records some submissions and suggests six inconsequential changes, without analysing the broader communal implications," he claimed. Furthermore, Madani has alleged a 'conflict of interest" in the composition of the screening committee. Since the CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification) had already granted certification to the film — a decision under challenge — Madani argues that delegating the matter to a committee largely comprising CBFC members undermines the credibility of the review process. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Hindustan Times
4 terrorists arrested as Gujarat ATS busts Al Qaeda module
Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested four men for allegedly operating a social media module that promoted the ideology and propaganda of Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), a banned terrorist organisation, said officials. The arrests followed a statewide and inter-state operation carried out on July 21 and 22 based on intelligence inputs received last month. Two of the accused have been remanded to 14 days in ATS custody. Legal proceedings against the other two are in progress. (Gujarat ATS) The investigation identified four individuals: Fardeen Shaikh from Fatehwadi, Ahmedabad; Mohammad Faiq from Chandni Chowk, Delhi; Zeeshan Ali from Noida, Uttar Pradesh; and Sefullah Qureshi from Modasa in Gujarat. Gujarat ATS DIG Sunil Joshi said that all four individuals had been under watch for suspected links to the terror outfit and that the operation to arrest them was done based on specific intelligence inputs and coordinated surveillance. On June 10, Gujarat ATS received information about a group of Instagram accounts being used to circulate inflammatory content aimed at inciting violence and attracting youth toward terror organisations, said officials. The accounts sharyat_ya_shahadat, f4rdeen_03, _mujahideen1, mujahideen.3, and sefullah_muja_hid313 were sharing videos of AQIS and promoting the ideology 'Ghazwa-e-Hind', they said. 'The accounts aimed to incite Indian Muslims to commit violence against non-believers, encourage rebellion against the government, and promote establishment of an Islamic Sharia-based Caliphate in India,' said an official. ATS officials formed a team under superintendent of police K. Siddharth to identify the account operators. The team included officers from various ranks and conducted investigations to trace the users. Four teams were dispatched to these locations on July 21 and 22. The operation involved coordination with Delhi Police, Delhi Special Cell, UP ATS, and UP Police. All four suspects were detained and brought to the ATS office. 'During examination of recovered items, ATS found AQIS literature promoting jihad against India for Operation Sindoor and a sword from Fardeen Shaikh's possession. A video on his mobile phone showed him waving the sword while chanting: 'This was the only thing missing, now it's complete. Allahu Akbar',' said officials. The mobile phones of all four accused contained content related to jihad, Ghazwa-e-Hind, Kafir, and material promoting violence and terror attacks. The four individuals were found to have been operating together, using their respective accounts to amplify each other's posts and reach a wider audience, according to officials. The accused worked together to distribute propaganda material, jihadi content, videos, and incitement fatwas for rebellion like Ghazwa-e-Hind through Instagram. The activities targeted institutions of Indian governance. Mohammad Faiq collaborated with Pakistani Instagram accounts gujjar_sab.111 and M Salauddin Siddiqui 1360 to target Indian governance. The investigation extended to 25 Instagram accounts and data from 62 accounts related to the case. A case has been registered against the four under various sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA), including sections 13 (unlawful activity), 18 (conspiracy), 38 (membership of a terrorist organisation), and 39 (support to a terrorist organisation). They have also been booked under sections 113 (promoting enmity), 152 (statements conducing to public mischief), 196 (conspiracy to commit offences against the state), and 61 (attempt) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023 (BNS). Two of the accused have been remanded to 14 days in ATS custody. Legal proceedings against the other two are in progress, and further investigation is underway to identify additional persons involved in the network, said officials. The arrest comes as a major development in India's crackdown on terror activities, particularly after the terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22 in which 26 people died, most of whom were tourists.
