Everyone has freedom to say things: Aamir on Streep's comments

Image
Press Trust of India Mumbai
Last Updated : Jan 12 2017 | 8:48 PM IST
Reacting to veteran Hollywood actress Meryl Streep's comment on US President-elect Donald Trump, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan says everyone has freedom to say things in a democratic country.
Streep, a supporter of Trump's rival Hillary Clinton, slammed the US President-elect in her speech while accepting the Cecil B DeMille Award at the Golden Globe awards.
"I think how much freedom we have is dependent on us. I feel in India or abroad or anywhere let alone creative person, everyone has a right to say things in a democratic country and people also have the right not to agree to that opinion," the 51-year-old actor said in an interview here.
"I think in America some people would agree with Meryl Streep and some people wouldn't agree. I think in democracy every person's voice has freedom."
Aamir feels everyone has responsibility towards making a better society.
"I think everyone has responsibility towards society whether you are a celebrity or not. I think everyone should do their bit for the society. We can't expect celebrities alone to take up causes and work towards it. Everyone has a role in society," he noted.

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Jan 12 2017 | 8:48 PM IST

Next Story