Editing Aamir Khan (section)

=== Comments on intolerance (2013–2016) ===

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| source = — Khan on his wife Kiran Rao's views.<ref>{{cite web|title = Aamir Khan Made A Statement And You Obviously Lost It But In The Process You Forgot This Little Thing|url = http://akkarbakkar.com/open-letter-whoever-offended-aamir-khans-statement/|website = AkkarBakkar|publisher = Akkar Bakkar|access-date = 2015-11-25|language = en-US|archive-date = 25 November 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151125192307/http://akkarbakkar.com/open-letter-whoever-offended-aamir-khans-statement/|url-status = dead}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnZTcee5H7o|title = Aamir Khan On Intolerance & Delinking Terrorism From Religion #RNGAwards| date=23 November 2015 |access-date = 25 November 2015|archive-date = 24 November 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151124212703/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnZTcee5H7o|url-status = live}}</ref>
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In November 2015, Aamir Khan expressed the feelings that he and Rao had about rising intolerance in India at an event in New Delhi hosted by ''[[The Indian Express]]'' newspaper<ref>{{cite web|title = The Intolerant Response to Aamir Khan's Intolerance Comments|url = https://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2015/11/24/the-intolerant-response-to-aamir-khans-intolerance-comments/|website = WSJ Blogs|access-date = 25 November 2015|first = Joanna|last = Sugden|date = 24 November 2015|archive-date = 25 November 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151125022140/http://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2015/11/24/the-intolerant-response-to-aamir-khans-intolerance-comments/|url-status = live}}</ref> in response to political events in India that included [[Cow vigilante violence in India since 2014|violent attacks]] against [[Muslim]]s and intellectuals, and the absence of swift or strong condemnation from the country's ruling [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (BJP) Modi government.<ref name="independent">{{cite news|last=Nathoo|first=Leila|date=29 November 2015|title=Muslim actor rounds on the 'obscenities' of Hindu critics|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/aamir-khan-muslim-bollywood-actor-rounds-on-the-obscenities-of-hindu-critics-a6753686.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151130145736/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/aamir-khan-muslim-bollywood-actor-rounds-on-the-obscenities-of-hindu-critics-a6753686.html |archive-date=30 November 2015 |url-access=limited |url-status=live|work=[[The Independent]]|access-date=7 May 2022}}</ref> He remarked that Rao, fearing for her family, suggested to "move out of India".<ref name=":0">{{cite magazine|title = Bollywood Star Aamir Khan Faces Religious Backlash|url = https://time.com/4126743/aamir-khan-intolerance-backlash-snapdeal-india/|magazine = [[Time (magazine)|Time]]|access-date = 25 November 2015|first = Rishi|last = Iyengar|archive-date = 25 November 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151125085652/http://time.com/4126743/aamir-khan-intolerance-backlash-snapdeal-india/|url-status = live}}</ref>

BJP responded with online campaigns through its [[BJP IT Cell|social media cell]] to intimidate Khan.<ref name="FT 2017">{{cite news |title='I Am a Troll' by Swati Chaturvedi |url=https://www.ft.com/content/6dd90462-e3bd-11e6-8405-9e5580d6e5fb |access-date=10 October 2022 |work=Financial Times |date=20 February 2017 |archive-date=10 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221010165257/https://www.ft.com/content/6dd90462-e3bd-11e6-8405-9e5580d6e5fb |url-status=live }}</ref> The ensuing political controversy was referred to as the "intolerance row" in the [[Indian media]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Aamir Khan intolerance row: Who said what?|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-aamir-khan-intolerance-row-who-said-what-2149012|access-date=25 March 2021|work=[[Daily News and Analysis]]|date=25 November 2015|archive-date=19 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210419085030/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-aamir-khan-intolerance-row-who-said-what-2149012|url-status=live}}</ref> and started a debate on social media.<ref name=":0" /> Khan faced intense backlash for his comments, with certain sections of society branding him "[[Anti-national (India)|anti-national]]",<ref>{{cite news|title=Aamir Khan's family disturbed over intolerance row – Celebrities' boldest and most interesting statements!|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/celebrities-boldest-and-most-interesting-statements/Aamir-Khans-family-disturbed-over-intolerance-row/photostory/51682567.cms|access-date=25 March 2021|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=10 November 2017|archive-date=26 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171226144712/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/celebrities-boldest-and-most-interesting-statements/Aamir-Khans-family-disturbed-over-intolerance-row/photostory/51682567.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> while others voiced their agreement about his concerns<ref name=":0" /> and supported him.<ref name="qz">{{cite web|title = Aamir Khan took on religious intolerance, and Snapdeal got caught in the crossfire|url = http://qz.com/558447/bollywood-actor-aamir-khan-took-on-religious-intolerance-and-snapdeal-got-caught-in-the-crossfire/|website = Quartz|date = 25 November 2015|access-date = 25 November 2015|language = en-US|archive-date = 25 November 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151125165013/http://qz.com/558447/bollywood-actor-aamir-khan-took-on-religious-intolerance-and-snapdeal-got-caught-in-the-crossfire/|url-status = live}}</ref>

Much of the backlash against him, an [[Indian Muslim]] with a [[Hindu]] wife, came from [[Hindu nationalist]] groups.<ref name="independent" /> The far-right political party [[Shiv Sena (1966–2022)|Shiv Sena]] sharply criticised Khan's statement, labelling it "the language of treachery",<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.newsnation.in/article/99483-aamir-speaking-language-treachery-shiv-sena.html | title='Ranchhoddas' Aamir can leave India if he wishes to, says Shiv Sena | publisher=[[News Nation]] | work=PTI | date=25 November 2015 | access-date=25 November 2015 | archive-date=26 November 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151126142803/http://www.newsnation.in/article/99483-aamir-speaking-language-treachery-shiv-sena.html | url-status=live }}</ref> and the BJP condemned the incident as a "Moral Offence".<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/aamir-khan-committed-a-moral-offence-with-his-intolerance-remarks-bjp/article7916149.ece | title=Aamir committed a 'moral offence': BJP | publisher=[[The Hindu]] | work=PTI | date=25 November 2015 | access-date=27 November 2015 | archive-date=8 November 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108103234/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/aamir-khan-committed-a-moral-offence-with-his-intolerance-remarks-bjp/article7916149.ece | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-people-across-india-offended-by-aamir-khan-s-statement-bjp-2148990 | title=People across India offended by Aamir Khan's statement: BJP | publisher=[[Daily News and Analysis]] | work=PTI | date=25 November 2015 | access-date=27 November 2015 | archive-date=27 November 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151127030229/http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-people-across-india-offended-by-aamir-khan-s-statement-bjp-2148990 | url-status=live }}</ref> In the wake of the controversy, burning of posters took place in [[Ludhiana]] by Shiv Sena.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/hindu-sena-activists-protest-outside-aamir-khans-house-security-tightened-1168274.html | title=Hindu Sena activists protest outside Aamir Khan's house, security tightened | publisher=[[CNN-IBN]] | work=PTI | date=24 November 2015 | access-date=27 November 2015 | archive-date=28 November 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151128034302/http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/hindu-sena-activists-protest-outside-aamir-khans-house-security-tightened-1168274.html | url-status=live }}</ref> [[Punjab, India|Punjab]]'s Shiv Sena chief Rajeev Tandon also made a violent threat, offering a {{INRConvert|1|l|lk=l|year=2015|mode=historical}} reward to anyone who slaps Khan.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sena leader offers Rs 1 lakh to slap Aamir, party says not official view|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/shiv-sena-announces-cash-reward-of-rs-1-lakh-for-slapping-aamir-khan/story-nIwnMn0NEchY2sgjtk4erL.html|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=26 November 2015|language=en|access-date=25 March 2021|archive-date=18 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210418110528/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/shiv-sena-announces-cash-reward-of-rs-1-lakh-for-slapping-aamir-khan/story-nIwnMn0NEchY2sgjtk4erL.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Site to slap Aamir Khan now showers kisses on the actor|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/To-slap-Aamir-log-on-to-this-site/articleshow/49977503.cms|access-date=25 March 2021|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=30 November 2015|archive-date=14 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210414220327/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/To-slap-Aamir-log-on-to-this-site/articleshow/49977503.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, the Khans were given additional police protection.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/513725/aamir-khan-provided-adequate-security.html | title=Aamir Khan provided 'adequate' security: Police | publisher=[[Deccan Herald]] | work=PTI | date=24 November 2015 | access-date=27 November 2015 | archive-date=25 November 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151125164945/http://www.deccanherald.com/content/513725/aamir-khan-provided-adequate-security.html | url-status=live }}</ref> Khan responded to the backlash and threats by stating, "it saddens me to say you are only proving my point".<ref name="indianexpress" />

In response to the backlash, he received support from a number of celebrities and public figures,<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/aamir-khan-says-neither-he-nor-his-wife-have-any-intention-of-leaving-the-country/article7915958.ece | title=I have no intention of leaving India: Aamir Khan | newspaper=[[The Hindu]] | date=26 November 2015 | access-date=27 November 2015 | last=Alok Deshpande | first=Satish Nandgaonkar | archive-date=27 April 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240427072726/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/aamir-khan-says-neither-he-nor-his-wife-have-any-intention-of-leaving-the-country/article10232069.ece | url-status=live }}</ref> including [[Indian National Congress]] leader [[Rahul Gandhi]],<ref name="independent" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.ibnlive.com/news/politics/rahul-gandhi-backs-aamir-khan-on-intolerance-issue-again-says-bullying-is-unpleasant-1168645.html|title=Rahul Gandhi backs Aamir Khan on intolerance issue again, says bullying is unpleasant|date=25 November 2015|work=IBNlive|access-date=6 April 2016|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304090936/http://m.ibnlive.com/news/politics/rahul-gandhi-backs-aamir-khan-on-intolerance-issue-again-says-bullying-is-unpleasant-1168645.html|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Hrithik Roshan]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.ibnlive.com/news/movies/hrithik-roshan-lauds-aamirs-response-to-criticism-1169081.html|title=Hrithik Roshan lauds Aamir's response to criticism|date=26 November 2015|work=IBNlive|access-date=6 April 2016|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304103920/http://m.ibnlive.com/news/movies/hrithik-roshan-lauds-aamirs-response-to-criticism-1169081.html|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Shah Rukh Khan]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.ibnlive.com/news/india/shahrukh-khan-defends-aamir-khan-over-intolerance-row-says-there-is-no-need-for-anyone-to-prove-his-patriotism-1170798.html|title=Shah Rukh Khan defends Aamir Khan over intolerance row, says there is no need for anyone to prove his patriotism|date=1 December 2015|work=IBNlive|access-date=6 April 2016|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304094000/http://m.ibnlive.com/news/india/shahrukh-khan-defends-aamir-khan-over-intolerance-row-says-there-is-no-need-for-anyone-to-prove-his-patriotism-1170798.html|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Mamata Banerjee]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/mamata-backs-aamir-khan-over-intolerance-remark/|title=No one can ask Aamir to leave India, says West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee|date=27 November 2015|work=The Indian Express|access-date=6 April 2016|archive-date=30 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160330223422/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/mamata-backs-aamir-khan-over-intolerance-remark/|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Rajkumar Hirani]],<ref>{{cite news | url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/aamir-khans-answer-at-rng-awards-an-innocent-one-pk-director-rajkumar-hirani/ | title=Aamir Khan's answer at RNG awards an innocent one: PK director Rajkumar Hirani | newspaper=[[The Indian Express]] | date=27 November 2015 | access-date=27 November 2015 | archive-date=29 November 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151129012303/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/aamir-khans-answer-at-rng-awards-an-innocent-one-pk-director-rajkumar-hirani/ | url-status=live }}</ref> [[Kabir Khan (director)|Kabir Khan]],<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.deccanherald.com/videos/watch/12341/kabir-khan-backs-aamir-khan.html | title=Kabir Khan backs Aamir Khan, agrees 'intolerance' is on the rise in the country | newspaper=[[Deccan Herald]] | date=26 November 2015 | access-date=27 November 2015 | archive-date=28 November 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151128003215/http://www.deccanherald.com/videos/watch/12341/kabir-khan-backs-aamir-khan.html | url-status=live }}</ref> [[Farah Khan]],<ref>{{cite magazine | url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/now-farah-khan-extends-her-support-to-aamir/1/531359.html | title=Farah Khan says #IStandWithAamirKhan | magazine=[[India Today]] | date=25 November 2015 | access-date=27 November 2015 | last=Liu | first=Chuen Chen | archive-date=26 November 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151126195550/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/now-farah-khan-extends-her-support-to-aamir/1/531359.html | url-status=live }}</ref> [[A. R. Rahman]],<ref name="newsnation" /> and [[Priyanka Chopra]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Intolerance Debate: Priyanka Chopra backs Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-intolerance-debate-priyanka-chopra-backs-shah-rukh-khan-and-aamir-khan-2150130|work=[[DNA India]]|date=29 November 2015|access-date=7 November 2017|archive-date=10 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110025820/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-intolerance-debate-priyanka-chopra-backs-shah-rukh-khan-and-aamir-khan-2150130|url-status=live}}</ref> On the other hand, some criticised Khan's remark about intolerance, including [[Shatrughan Sinha]],<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/shatrughan-sinha-disapproves-of-aamir-khans-intolerance-remarks-1247899 | title=Aamir Khan's PK Wouldn't Have Been a Success if India Was Intolerant: Shatrughan Sinha | publisher=[[NDTV]] | work=Press Trust of India | date=26 November 2015 | access-date=27 November 2015 | archive-date=26 November 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151126114728/http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/shatrughan-sinha-disapproves-of-aamir-khans-intolerance-remarks-1247899 | url-status=live }}</ref> [[Anupam Kher]],<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.huffingtonpost.in/2015/11/24/kher-aamir-khan-intoleran_n_8634606.html | title=Anupam Kher Lashes Out At Aamir Khan, Asks Him To 'Spread Hope Not Fear' | publisher=The Huffington Post (India) | work=ANI | date=24 November 2015 | access-date=27 November 2015 | archive-date=27 November 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151127010010/http://www.huffingtonpost.in/2015/11/24/kher-aamir-khan-intoleran_n_8634606.html? | url-status=live }}</ref> [[Raveena Tandon]],<ref name="newsnation">{{cite web | url=http://www.newsnation.in/article/99471--aamir-khan-intolerance-remark-raveena-tandon-oppose-ar-rahman-supports-mr-prfec.html | title=Aamir Khan Intolerance remark: Raveena Tandon opposes; AR Rahman supports Mr. Perfectionist | publisher=[[News Nation]] | work=NN Bureau | date=25 November 2015 | access-date=27 November 2015 | archive-date=27 November 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151127205928/http://www.newsnation.in/article/99471--aamir-khan-intolerance-remark-raveena-tandon-oppose-ar-rahman-supports-mr-prfec.html | url-status=live }}</ref> and [[Vivek Oberoi]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/respect-aamir-khan-but-india-is-most-tolerant-country-says-vivek-oberoi-1247744 | title=Respect Aamir Khan But India is Most Tolerant Country, Says Vivek Oberoi | publisher=[[NDTV]] | work=PTI | date=26 November 2015 | access-date=27 November 2015 | archive-date=26 November 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151126111125/http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/respect-aamir-khan-but-india-is-most-tolerant-country-says-vivek-oberoi-1247744 | url-status=live }}</ref>

He later stated that he was not leaving the country.<ref name="indianexpress">{{cite news|title=To all people shouting obscenities at me... you're only proving my point: Aamir Khan|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/aamir-khan-neither-me-nor-my-wife-have-any-intention-to-leave-india/|date=26 November 2015|access-date=28 November 2015|newspaper=The Indian Express|archive-date=27 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151127234758/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/aamir-khan-neither-me-nor-my-wife-have-any-intention-to-leave-india/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.huffingtonpost.in/2015/11/25/aamir-khan-controversy_n_8646044.html | title=Aamir Khan Has No Intention Of Leaving India | publisher=The Huffington Post | work=HF Staff | date=25 November 2015 | access-date=27 November 2015 | archive-date=26 November 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151126222029/http://www.huffingtonpost.in/2015/11/25/aamir-khan-controversy_n_8646044.html | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/celebrity/intolerance-issue-aamir-khan-proud-to-be-indian-says-no-intention-of-leaving-india_1826206.html | title=Intolerance issue: Proud to be Indian, won't leave country, says Aamir Khan | publisher=[[Zee News]] | work=Zee Media Bureau | date=26 November 2015 | access-date=26 November 2015 | archive-date=26 November 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151126143250/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/celebrity/intolerance-issue-aamir-khan-proud-to-be-indian-says-no-intention-of-leaving-india_1826206.html | url-status=live }}</ref> A [[lawsuit]] was filed against Khan and Rao at Jaunpur in ACJM II court.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/lucknow-city-13217142.html|title=now on trial to Aamir and his wife for treason in Jaunpur|publisher=[[Dainik Jagran]]|work=DJ Desk|date=26 November 2015|access-date=28 November 2015|archive-date=28 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151128085315/http://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/lucknow-city-13217142.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Khan was dropped as brand ambassador of the government's official [[Incredible India]] tourism campaign.<ref name="independent" /> A company that Khan was endorsing, [[Snapdeal]], faced backlash from Khan's critics for being associated with him, before the company distanced themselves from his comments.<ref name="qz" />

Aamir Khan later clarified his comments in January 2016, saying that he never said India was intolerant or that he thought about leaving the country, saying he was "born in India and will die in India". He said that his comments were taken out of context and the media was responsible for it to some extent.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/never-said-india-is-intolerant-i-was-born-here-and-will-die-here-aamir-khan/|title=Aamir Khan: Never thought of leaving India... was born here, will die here|date=26 January 2015|newspaper=[[The Indian Express]]|access-date=27 January 2016|archive-date=26 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160126130616/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/never-said-india-is-intolerant-i-was-born-here-and-will-die-here-aamir-khan/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/i-was-born-here-and-will-die-here-aamir-khan/article8152701.ece|title=I was born here and will die here: Aamir Khan|publisher=[[The Hindu]]|work=[[Press Trust of India]]|date=26 January 2015}}</ref> Despite this, he continued to face backlash later in the year, with calls for protests and boycotts against ''Dangal''. In October 2016, the [[Vishva Hindu Parishad]] called for protests against the film.<ref>{{cite news|title=VHP to protest against Aamir, Fawad Khan films|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/vhp-bengal-protest-pakistani-actors-fawad-aamir-khan-dangal-ban-mns-3079545/|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=13 October 2016}}</ref> Following its release in December 2016, #BoycottDangal trended on Twitter,<ref>{{cite news|title=Aamir Khan facing Dangal trouble? #BoycottDangal trends on&nbsp;Twitter|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/entertainment/aamir-khan-facing-dangal-trouble-boycottdangal-trends-on-twitter/484178/|work=[[The Financial Express (India)|The Financial Express]]|date=23 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Twitter wants to boycott Aamir Khan's Dangal because of THIS shocking reason!|url=https://www.inuth.com/trends/social-virals/twitter-wants-to-boycott-aamir-khans-dangal-because-of-this-shocking-reason/|work=InUth|date=23 December 2016}}</ref> and BJP general secretary [[Kailash Vijayvargiya]] called for protests against the film.<ref>{{cite news|title=Aamir Khan's film 'Dangal' deserves 'treatment': BJP leader|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Aamir-Khans-film-Dangal-deserves-treatment-BJP-leader/articleshow/50600524.cms|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=27 January 2017}}</ref> Despite calls to boycott the film, ''Dangal'' turned out to be a massive hit,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/dangal-box-office-collection-aamir-khan-film-rs-2000-crore-club-4714883/|title=Dangal box office: Aamir Khan film is fourth biggest worldwide hit for Disney, to enter Rs 2000-cr club this weekend|work=The Indian Express|date=27 June 2017|access-date=10 March 2024}}</ref> grossing more than {{INRConvert|500|c|year=2016|mode=historical}} in India.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dangal collections: After Baahubali 2, Aamir Khan's movie crosses Rs 1,000 cr mark|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/entertainment/dangal-collections-after-baahubali-2-aamir-khans-movie-crosses-rs-1000-cr-mark/667971/|work=The Financial Express|access-date=21 May 2017|date=14 May 2017}}</ref>