Aamir Khan's most famous controversial moments

Author: Shivani Adbe

Aamir Khan, undoubtedly one of Bollywood's biggest stars, commands immense admiration, however, his journey in the spotlight hasn't been without its share of controversies.

Kind-hearted 

The actor had high hopes of winning the Best Actor award for Dil. Despite the film's success, he did not receive the award. Since then he has chosen to refrain from attending such ceremonies.

Boycotting award functions

Aamir sparked a major controversy in 2015 when he expressed his views on rising intolerance. His statement about feeling insecure in the country led to a backlash.

The intolerance debate 

Aamir's PK sparked outrage for its portrayal of religious practices. While the film intended to promote tolerance, some viewers felt it mocked religious beliefs.

The PK stir 

Allegedly, the megastar was said to have an illegitimate child with a British journalist he encountered while filming Ghulam.

Illegitimate child 

In 2021, Aamir faced severe online criticism after urging people to refrain from burning crackers. Many condemned him for allegedly offending Hindu sentiments.

Hurting Hindu sentiments