Bollywood actor and Dangal star Aamir Khan today came out in support of his Dangal co-star who hails from Kashmir. Aamir stated that he was with her after Zaira Wasim was trolled on Facebook because Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufi called her a "Kashmiri Role Model".
After J&K CM Mufti called Zaira a "role model" , Facebook trolls (Pakistanis and Separatist Kashmiri Terror supporters) called both women "Indian agents." Zaira then wrote two posts on Facebook saying she doesn't want to be considered a role model. She then deleted these posts. Today, Aamir Khan came out in full support of her.
"I have read Zaira's statement, and I can understand and imagine what lead her to make that statement. Zaira, I want you to know that we are all with you. The beauty is that bright, young, talented, hardworking, respectful, caring and courageous kids like you are a role model for kids not only in India, but across the world. You certainly are a role model for me! May god bless you. Love. Aamir," the Bollywood star wrote.
He added a P.S.: "I appeal to everyone to now leave her alone and respect the fact that she is just a 16 yr old girl trying her best to deal with life."
Javed Akhtar also came out in support of Zaira and had a message for Kashmiri Separatists. He stated:
"Those who shout AZADI from the roof tops don't give an iota of AZADI to others. Poor Zaira Waseem had to apologize for her success. Shame !! "