Amir should stay away which hurts religious sentiments...
Ahead of the bank's controversial advertisement, Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra said Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan should stay away from ads and acts which hurt religious sentiments after a bank advertisement featuring Mr. Khan and actor Kiara Advani faced criticism from some people on social media platforms.
While speaking to the media, state Home Minister Mishra said Aamir Khan should do such advertisements by keeping Indian traditions and customs in mind.
The advertisement shows famous actors Amir Khan and Ms. Advani as newlyweds travelling back from their wedding and discussing that both did not cry during 'Bidaai'.
While breaking the stereotypes, the ad shows the couple reaching the bride's house and the groom taking the first step into the house, as against the traditional practice for brides.
Ahead of the ad, Madhya Pradesh's HM Mishra said, "I have seen actor Aamir Khan's advertisement for a private bank after receiving a complaint. I request him to do such advertisements by keeping the Indian traditions and customs in mind." "I do not consider it appropriate. Such things about Indian traditions, customs and deities keep coming, especially about Aamir Khan. Such acts hurt the sentiments of a particular religion. I believe he is not allowed to hurt anyone's sentiments," said HM Mishra, who is also the state government's spokesperson.
In August this year, there was a controversy over Zomato's advertisement featuring actor Hrithik Roshan, following which the online food delivery firm withdrew it.
Priests of the famous Mahakaleshwar temple in Madhya Pradesh had objected to the advertisement, claiming that it offended Hindu sentiments.
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