'It's important that filmmakers have a voice that is not throttled: Aamir Khan on Udta Punjab row

June 08, 2016 20:12

Actor and producer Aamir Khan has taken a strong stand on the Udta Punjab censorship controversy.

The actor, who was in the midst of the intolerance debate late last year, has come out in support of the film-makers.

"I think whatever I've read is sad. Its very unfortunate that the film is going through so many problems. This film is a social one which is based on the problem of drug abuse; it has a good social message so I don't think it has something objectionable," the actor said.

"This reflects badly on the CBFC, it's unfortunate and I think in two days they're going to tribunal so my best wishes to the team and I hope try get justice at the tribunal," the actor who has been at the receiving end of many a volley from critics on the far right in the recent past.

"And it's important that filmmakers have a voice that is not throttled. Voice of the artist should be free. Not only Bollywood but any citizen who wants freedom of speech to prevail should come out. The tribunal is going to watch the film and I hope they give justice to the film, one that they deserve," the actor concluded.

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