Aamir Khan Waves Off Sanjay Dutt’s Peace Row Question
Aamir Khan waved off a question about Sanjay Dutt's 'no peace in India' remark at Celebrate Cinema Festival 2026. Here is the context behind his silence.
At the Celebrate Cinema Festival 2026, Aamir Khan was handed a question that could have pulled him into two overlapping storms. Asked about Sanjay Dutt’s recent “no peace in India” remark, the actor silently waved off the query and moved on.
The remark that started the row
Sanjay Dutt’s comments came during the Gandhi Jayanti special of Shekhar Suman’s talk show Shekhar Tonite, which aired around October 2 and 3. Dutt said he missed the sense of peace he remembered from earlier years.
“I can’t feel that peace in our country anymore,” Dutt said, adding that Indians are large-hearted and hospitable and that he prayed those days would return.
After social media discussion, Dutt issued a clarification on X on October 4. He said he had never intended to hurt, offend or disrespect anyone. The exchange, he explained, was scripted, light-hearted and rooted in the satire of the Munna Bhai films and Gandhigiri. The comments had been taken out of context, he said, and did not represent his personal views. He added that he and host Shekhar Suman were performing according to a script, as is common on such shows.
Aamir’s own history with such headlines
The reason Aamir’s silence carries particular weight is his own 2015 experience. At the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards in New Delhi on November 23, 2015, he spoke about a growing sense of insecurity and recounted a conversation with his then-wife Kiran Rao.
“Should we move out of India?” Aamir quoted Kiran as saying, calling it a “disastrous and big statement.” He said she feared for their child and felt scared to open the newspapers every day.
The remarks triggered a strong political and public backlash, including calls for a boycott. An FIR was filed against Aamir and Kiran in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, under provisions relating to promoting enmity and sedition. A day later, Aamir clarified that neither he nor Kiran had intended to leave India, and that his comments had been misread or distorted while he stood by what he had said about the atmosphere at the time.
A timeline worth noting
- Around October 2–3: Dutt’s remarks air on Shekhar Tonite.
- October 4: Dutt clarifies on X that the exchange was scripted.
- November 23, 2015: Aamir’s own remarks spark backlash and, later, an FIR.
- Celebrate Cinema Festival 2026: Aamir waves off a question about Dutt’s remark.
Why fans should read the full context
For Bollywood fans, this episode is a reminder that a one-line clip can travel faster than the full conversation. Declining to comment is not an endorsement or a denial; it is a choice to keep a festival moment from becoming a news cycle. The responsible move for viewers is to look for the original exchange and any clarification before drawing conclusions.
Aamir’s no-comment is also telling because it marks the opposite of his 2015 candour. Back then, he spoke at length. This time, he gave nothing more than a wave.
Source: bollywoodHungama.com
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