<p>A spectre is haunting Bollywood -- the spectre of boycottism. Forgive me for paraphrasing Karl Marx, but there is indeed a crisis in the Hindi film industry. There has been a recent social media trend of boycotting pretty much each and every new movie, and it is negatively affecting the box office returns -- or so it appears. #BoycottBollywood and movie-specific hashtags like #BoycottLaalSinghChaddha and #BoycottRakshaBandhan do the rounds whenever there is a major Hindi film release. Days before the release of 'Brahmastra', #BoycottBrahmastra has come into effect.</p>

<h2>What is #BoycottBollywood?</h2>

<p>Last month, <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/critically-speaking-is-laal-singh-chaddha-worth-the-hype-506125">'Laal Singh Chaddha',</a></strong> Aamir Khan-led expensive remake of the 1994 American classic 'Forrest Gump', was released. While this movie is hardly the only one to be given the 'boycott treatment' but let's consider it to delve into this phenomenon. The film's release was preceded by a concerted campaign on social media sites, especially Twitter, to boycott the movie, with the aforementioned hashtags and tweets, many of which were identical, doing the rounds. The movie, despite decent reviews, tanked so thoroughly that Aamir reportedly had to forego his fees to compensate co-producer Viacom18 Studios for the losses.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This was a project that had Kareena Kapoor, a huge star in her own right, as the female lead, and popular Telugu actor Naga Chaitanya in the cast. And yet, it was nowhere near enough.</p>

<p>Also Read:<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-laal-singh-chaddha-movie-review-kareena-kapoor-and-the-story-outshine-aamir-khan-505855">&nbsp;'Laal Singh Chaddha' movie review: Kareena Kapoor and the story outshine Aamir Khan</a></strong></p>

<h2>Why are Bollywood movies boycotted?</h2>

<p>The prime reason for the boycott was said to be the futility of remaking a movie that is already popular and well-loved among Indian film buffs. A Bollywood treatment, it was argued, would ruin the story by turning it into a Karan Johar-style melodrama. There was also old anger against Aamir Khan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Once a nearly universally beloved actor, Aamir earned the ire of those on the right side of the political spectrum first due to his movie 'PK'. Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, the film satirised superstitions and dogmatic religion by showing the perspective of a literal alien (played by Khan). Many accused Hirani and Khan of unfairly targetting certain practices among Hindus while not doing the same to Islam.</p>

<p>The reputation of Khan was exacerbated when at an event he spoke about how his wife (now divorced) Kiran Rao was fearing for their children amid the alleged rising intolerance in the country and was thinking of moving abroad. The comments were said against the backdrop of the assassination of intellectuals and the killing of Muslims. The comments created a lot of political furore as political parties played their usual blame game. In the meantime, Aamir delivered two huge hits -- 'Dangal' and 'Secret Superstar'. And then 'Thugs of Hindostan' was released and I think we can all agree no boycott was responsible for this flop. It was just terrible.</p>

<p>Also Read:<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-twitter-demands-akshay-kumars-raksha-bandhan-to-be-banned-as-old-tweets-of-writer-kanika-dhillon-resurface-502925">&nbsp;#BoycottRakshaBandhanMovie trends on Twitter as old tweets of Akshay Kumar and writer Kanika Dhillon resurface</a></strong></p>

<h2>Behind the boycott: Claims of Bollywood being a den of Islamism, nepotism, and debauchery</h2>

<p>Apart from Aamir, other actors, particularly Khans like Shah Rukh Khan and Saif Ali Khan, have been demonised by many of those on social media that call Bollywood Urduwood or Khanwood. The film industry, they claim, is dominated by Muslims and is against Indians and Hindus.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This also leads to the nepotism debate, one side of which says that the industry is closed to outsiders, who, despite their talent, have to struggle to score even supporting roles. Star kids, on the other hand, get plum roles straight&nbsp;out of the cradle. Or something.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both of these claims -- that Bollywood is Urduwood and nepotism is prevalent -- have been appropriated by actors like Kangana Ranaut, who say they are in this position because of their toil, not because of 'recommendations'.</p>

<p>Things got worse after Sushant Singh Rajput died by suicide. A talented young actor, his death was blamed on the alleged debauchery of Bollywood. That he was introduced to drugs by his ex-girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty. Sushant, it was said, was dissatisfied due to his position in the film industry despite his visible talent. What followed was months of forwarded private WhatsApp messages in which Rhea allegedly apprised Sushant of the delights of being high on marijuana and so on.</p>

<p>Also Read:<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/arjun-kapoor-reacts-to-boycott-bollywood-trend-people-took-advantage-of-our-decency-507716">&nbsp;Arjun Kapoor reacts to boycott Bollywood trend: People took advantage of our decency</a></strong></p>

<h2>Is the fall of Bollywood because of Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam movies, and OTT?</h2>

<p>Amid all this, more and more movies from the southern part of India, beginning with SS Rajamouli's 'Baahubali' franchise, have captured the attention of ex-Bollywood fans. The ready availability of dubbed versions of movies like 'K.G.F.', 'Pushpa: The Rise', and Rajamouli's latest 'RRR' have led many in the Hindi belt to move away from Bollywood movies. Movies in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam are said to be more rooted in Hindu traditions -- as opposed to deracinated Bollywood movies that are said to be steeped in western culture -- and many of them (like 'Baahubali') are actually based on Hindu myths. Movies from down south have certainly played a part in giving erstwhile Hindi movie fans a credible alternative.</p>

<p>OTT content has also arrived as a viable alternative. Now one does not have to go visit cinemas and buy expensive tickets and food to watch movies. Even most Hindi movies get a streaming release after a month or so. An Indian film buff is now exposed to the best International movies and shows. The incentive to actually go out of the house to a nearby theatre and queue up to enter is at an all-time low.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-now-boycottbrahmastra-trends-as-trolls-target-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-and-amitabh-bachchan-511559">Now, #BoycottBrahmastra trends as trolls target Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Amitabh Bachchan</a></strong></p>

<h2>What is behind Bollywood's failing? Boycotts? Not really</h2>

<p>But the issues with Hindi movies go way beyond boycotts and the rise of Rajamouli et al. The thing is, apart from a few exceptions, Bollywood has been providing utter drivel in the form of popular cinema for years, even decades.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Salman Khan's second innings as a stolid, unstoppable hero who cracks bad jokes in movies like 'Wanted' and 'Dabangg' is only part of the problem -- a big part, though. The biggest Bollywood stars have failed to realise that they have to move away from the old ways. Now fewer and fewer moviegoers cheer and whoop at the 'entry' of the hero. Now, they want to see what happens next and after that and so on before they decide they are impressed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is not that the Indian movie fan has suddenly acquired a highbrow, rarefied taste. It's just that he or she is more demanding now -- due to the sheer prevalence of options. The star culture has not disappeared as yet, but it has certainly diminished. Good movies that are well-marketed will still find appreciation. They just have to jostle for space against a host of other, and usually better,&nbsp;options now.</p>


A spectre is haunting Bollywood -- the spectre of boycottism. Forgive me for paraphrasing Karl Marx, but there is indeed a crisis in the Hindi film industry. There has been a recent social media trend of boycotting pretty much each and every new movie, and it is negatively affecting the box office returns -- or so it appears.

A spectre is haunting Bollywood -- the spectre of boycottism. Forgive me for paraphrasing Karl Marx, but there is indeed a crisis in the Hindi film industry. There has been a recent social media trend of boycotting pretty much each and every new movie, and it is negatively affecting the box office returns -- or so it appears. #BoycottBollywood and movie-specific hashtags like #BoycottLaalSinghChaddha and #BoycottRakshaBandhan do the rounds whenever there is a major Hindi film release. Days before the release of 'Brahmastra', #BoycottBrahmastra has come into effect. What is #BoycottBollywood? Last month, 'Laal Singh Chaddha', Aamir Khan-led expensive remake of the 1994 American classic 'Forrest Gump', was released. While this movie is hardly the only one to be given the 'boycott treatment' but let's consider it to delve into this phenomenon. The film's release was preceded by a concerted campaign on social media sites, especially Twitter, to boycott the movie, with the aforementioned hashtags and tweets, many of which were identical, doing the rounds. The movie, despite decent reviews, tanked so thoroughly that Aamir reportedly had to forego his fees to compensate co-producer Viacom18 Studios for the losses. This was a project that had Kareena Kapoor, a huge star in her own right, as the female lead, and popular Telugu actor Naga Chaitanya in the cast. And yet, it was nowhere near enough. Also Read: 'Laal Singh Chaddha' movie review: Kareena Kapoor and the story outshine Aamir Khan Why are Bollywood movies boycotted? The prime reason for the boycott was said to be the futility of remaking a movie that is already popular and well-loved among Indian film buffs. A Bollywood treatment, it was argued, would ruin the story by turning it into a Karan Johar-style melodrama. There was also old anger against Aamir Khan. Once a nearly universally beloved actor, Aamir earned the ire of those on the right side of the political spectrum first due to his movie 'PK'. Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, the film satirised superstitions and dogmatic religion by showing the perspective of a literal alien (played by Khan). Many accused Hirani and Khan of unfairly targetting certain practices among Hindus while not doing the same to Islam. The reputation of Khan was exacerbated when at an event he spoke about how his wife (now divorced) Kiran Rao was fearing for their children amid the alleged rising intolerance in the country and was thinking of moving abroad. The comments were said against the backdrop of the assassination of intellectuals and the killing of Muslims. The comments created a lot of political furore as political parties played their usual blame game. In the meantime, Aamir delivered two huge hits -- 'Dangal' and 'Secret Superstar'. And then 'Thugs of Hindostan' was released and I think we can all agree no boycott was responsible for this flop. It was just terrible. Also Read: #BoycottRakshaBandhanMovie trends on Twitter as old tweets of Akshay Kumar and writer Kanika Dhillon resurface Behind the boycott: Claims of Bollywood being a den of Islamism, nepotism, and debauchery Apart from Aamir, other actors, particularly Khans like Shah Rukh Khan and Saif Ali Khan, have been demonised by many of those on social media that call Bollywood Urduwood or Khanwood. The film industry, they claim, is dominated by Muslims and is against Indians and Hindus. This also leads to the nepotism debate, one side of which says that the industry is closed to outsiders, who, despite their talent, have to struggle to score even supporting roles. Star kids, on the other hand, get plum roles straight out of the cradle. Or something. Both of these claims -- that Bollywood is Urduwood and nepotism is prevalent -- have been appropriated by actors like Kangana Ranaut, who say they are in this position because of their toil, not because of 'recommendations'. Things got worse after Sushant Singh Rajput died by suicide. A talented young actor, his death was blamed on the alleged debauchery of Bollywood. That he was introduced to drugs by his ex-girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty. Sushant, it was said, was dissatisfied due to his position in the film industry despite his visible talent. What followed was months of forwarded private WhatsApp messages in which Rhea allegedly apprised Sushant of the delights of being high on marijuana and so on. Also Read: Arjun Kapoor reacts to boycott Bollywood trend: People took advantage of our decency Is the fall of Bollywood because of Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam movies, and OTT? Amid all this, more and more movies from the southern part of India, beginning with SS Rajamouli's 'Baahubali' franchise, have captured the attention of ex-Bollywood fans. The ready availability of dubbed versions of movies like 'K.G.F.', 'Pushpa: The Rise', and Rajamouli's latest 'RRR' have led many in the Hindi belt to move away from Bollywood movies. Movies in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam are said to be more rooted in Hindu traditions -- as opposed to deracinated Bollywood movies that are said to be steeped in western culture -- and many of them (like 'Baahubali') are actually based on Hindu myths. Movies from down south have certainly played a part in giving erstwhile Hindi movie fans a credible alternative. OTT content has also arrived as a viable alternative. Now one does not have to go visit cinemas and buy expensive tickets and food to watch movies. Even most Hindi movies get a streaming release after a month or so. An Indian film buff is now exposed to the best International movies and shows. The incentive to actually go out of the house to a nearby theatre and queue up to enter is at an all-time low. Also Read: Now, #BoycottBrahmastra trends as trolls target Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Amitabh Bachchan What is behind Bollywood's failing? Boycotts? Not really But the issues with Hindi movies go way beyond boycotts and the rise of Rajamouli et al. The thing is, apart from a few exceptions, Bollywood has been providing utter drivel in the form of popular cinema for years, even decades. Salman Khan's second innings as a stolid, unstoppable hero who cracks bad jokes in movies like 'Wanted' and 'Dabangg' is only part of the problem -- a big part, though. The biggest Bollywood stars have failed to realise that they have to move away from the old ways. Now fewer and fewer moviegoers cheer and whoop at the 'entry' of the hero. Now, they want to see what happens next and after that and so on before they decide they are impressed. It is not that the Indian movie fan has suddenly acquired a highbrow, rarefied taste. It's just that he or she is more demanding now -- due to the sheer prevalence of options. The star culture has not disappeared as yet, but it has certainly diminished. Good movies that are well-marketed will still find appreciation. They just have to jostle for space against a host of other, and usually better, options now.

Bollywood's problem is not boycotts, it is the quality. Or lack of it

<p>Days after Aamir Khan's film 'Laal Singh Chaddha' failed at the box office, an apology video appeared on Thursday on the social media pages of Aamir Khan Productions.&nbsp;<br />
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The clip begins with the words 'Michami Dukkadam' which translates to 'may all my improper actions be inconsequential'. Words appeared on screen which stated, "All of us are human beings and we only make mistakes. Sometimes through our words and sometimes by our actions, at times we do it without knowing and at times when we are angry."<br />
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A voice-over reads out the same words in Hindi on the video while the background score of Shah Rukh Khan's 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' plays in the background.&nbsp;<br />
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The video also adds, "We also hurt people with our jokes and sometimes without talking. If I have hurt your feelings in any way ever then I ask for your forgiveness with my heart, promise, and being." The video ends with 'Michami Dukkadam'.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The mysterious video comes after Khan's film faced major backlash over an old comment made by the actor in 2015. #BoycottLaalSinghChaddha trended on social media days prior to the film's August 11 release.&nbsp;<br />
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The film, which was praised by critics mostly, failed to create any magic at the box office. It was the official remake of the Hollywood film 'Forrest Gump'.&nbsp;<br />
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Soon after the video was posted on Aamir Khan Productions, fans of the actor speculated on whether the social media handles were hacked.&nbsp;</p>

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Interestingly, the video was posted on Thursday afternoon and deleted, and then reposted a few hours later.&nbsp;<br />
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Post the release of the film, Khan is reportedly upset with the film's performance and decided to wave off his fees in order to help the distributors revive its cost.&nbsp;<br />
Directed by Advait Chandan, the film also features Kareena Kapoor Khan, Mona Singh and Naga Chaitanya in key roles.&nbsp;</p>

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Days after Aamir Khan's film 'Laal Singh Chaddha' failed at the box office, an apology video appeared on Thursday on the social media pages of Aamir Khan Productions.

Days after Aamir Khan's film 'Laal Singh Chaddha' failed at the box office, an apology video appeared on Thursday on the social media pages of Aamir Khan Productions. The clip begins with the words 'Michami Dukkadam' which translates to 'may all my improper actions be inconsequential'. Words appeared on screen which stated, "All of us are human beings and we only make mistakes. Sometimes through our words and sometimes by our actions, at times we do it without knowing and at times when we are angry." A voice-over reads out the same words in Hindi on the video while the background score of Shah Rukh Khan's 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' plays in the background. The video also adds, "We also hurt people with our jokes and sometimes without talking. If I have hurt your feelings in any way ever then I ask for your forgiveness with my heart, promise, and being." The video ends with 'Michami Dukkadam'. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aamir Khan Productions (@aamirkhanproductions) × The mysterious video comes after Khan's film faced major backlash over an old comment made by the actor in 2015. #BoycottLaalSinghChaddha trended on social media days prior to the film's August 11 release. The film, which was praised by critics mostly, failed to create any magic at the box office. It was the official remake of the Hollywood film 'Forrest Gump'. Soon after the video was posted on Aamir Khan Productions, fans of the actor speculated on whether the social media handles were hacked. Interestingly, the video was posted on Thursday afternoon and deleted, and then reposted a few hours later. Post the release of the film, Khan is reportedly upset with the film's performance and decided to wave off his fees in order to help the distributors revive its cost. Directed by Advait Chandan, the film also features Kareena Kapoor Khan, Mona Singh and Naga Chaitanya in key roles.

Mysterious apology video appears on Aamir Khan Productions' social media pages, fans state account hacked

<p>Bollywood is undergoing an unprecedented crisis as films are failing to create a mark at the box office. Several films are also falling prey to the cancel culture and boycott campaigns. Arjun Kapoor recently spoke about this phenomenon and stated how the industry needs to come together to end this trend.&nbsp;<br />
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Big films like 'Laal Singh Chaddha' and 'Raksha Bandhan' have both received backlash on social media and Hrithik Roshan's 'Vikram Vedha' and Ranbir Kapoor's 'Brahmastra' are the newest victims of this trend.&nbsp;<br />
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Arjun, while speaking to Bollywood Hungama, said that Bollywood made a mistake by being silent about it. "That was our decency but people have started taking advantage of that. I think we made a mistake by thinking that ‘our work will speak for ourselves’. You know you don't always need to get your hand dirty but I guess we tolerated it a lot and now people have made this a habit. We need to come together and do something about it because what people write about us or the hashtags that trend, are far away from reality. When we do films that do good at the box office, then at that time people like us not because of our surnames but because of the film."</p>

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He added that “<em>Ab zyada hone laga hai…unfair hai </em>(This has started happening a lot now. It is unfair)."<br />
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He added, “On Friday&nbsp;mornings, the spark in people, the euphoria for a new film, the excitement in people, and the shine of the industry is coming down. We think that people's perception will change after the film's release."<br />
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Arjun was last seen in 'Ek Villain Returns'. The film also starred John Abraham, Disha Patani, and Tara Sutaria and was panned by the critics. The actor will next be seen in 'Kuttey' and 'The Lady Killer'.&nbsp;</p>


Bollywood is undergoing an unprecedented crisis as films are failing to create a mark at the box office. Several films are also falling prey to the cancel culture and boycott campaigns.

Bollywood is undergoing an unprecedented crisis as films are failing to create a mark at the box office. Several films are also falling prey to the cancel culture and boycott campaigns. Arjun Kapoor recently spoke about this phenomenon and stated how the industry needs to come together to end this trend. Big films like 'Laal Singh Chaddha' and 'Raksha Bandhan' have both received backlash on social media and Hrithik Roshan's 'Vikram Vedha' and Ranbir Kapoor's 'Brahmastra' are the newest victims of this trend. Arjun, while speaking to Bollywood Hungama, said that Bollywood made a mistake by being silent about it. "That was our decency but people have started taking advantage of that. I think we made a mistake by thinking that ‘our work will speak for ourselves’. You know you don't always need to get your hand dirty but I guess we tolerated it a lot and now people have made this a habit. We need to come together and do something about it because what people write about us or the hashtags that trend, are far away from reality. When we do films that do good at the box office, then at that time people like us not because of our surnames but because of the film." Ek Villain Returns: First look posters of John Abraham, Arjun Kapoor and Disha Patani out He added that “Ab zyada hone laga hai…unfair hai (This has started happening a lot now. It is unfair)." He added, “On Friday mornings, the spark in people, the euphoria for a new film, the excitement in people, and the shine of the industry is coming down. We think that people's perception will change after the film's release." Arjun was last seen in 'Ek Villain Returns'. The film also starred John Abraham, Disha Patani, and Tara Sutaria and was panned by the critics. The actor will next be seen in 'Kuttey' and 'The Lady Killer'.

Arjun Kapoor reacts to boycott Bollywood trend: People took advantage of our decency

<p>Bollywood is gearing up for two big releases this week. Akshay Kumar's 'Raksha Bandhan' and Aamir Khan's 'Laal Singh Chaddha'. Both films are touted as big-budget films and stakes are high on both as these films feature A-list superstars who manage to pull in the crowd with their films. While the buzz on both the films is high, there is also a certain section on social media which has trolled both films, demanding a boycott of them.&nbsp;<br />
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'Raksha Bandhan' and 'Laal Singh Chaddha' faced the boycott trend on social media with trolls claiming that the people involved in both films have in the past made anti-national comments.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-twitter-demands-akshay-kumars-raksha-bandhan-to-be-banned-as-old-tweets-of-writer-kanika-dhillon-resurface-502925">#BoycottRakshaBandhanMovie trends on Twitter as old tweets of Akshay Kumar and writer Kanika Dhillon resurface</a><br />
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Reacting to the ongoing boycott trend in India, Akshay, during a promotional event in Kolkata urged people not to get involved in such activities. He said, "If you don`t feel like watching the movie, then don't. It's a free country and the film is out there, so if someone wants to watch it or not, it's up to them. I would like to tell you, no matter which industry it is, be it the clothing industry, film industry or anything else, all of this help the economy. But doing things like boycotting movies, it doesn`t make sense."<br />
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A few days earlier, Aamir too expressed his views about the ongoing Boycott trend in India.<br />
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"That Boycott Bollywood... Boycott Aamir Khan... Boycott Laal Singh Chaddha... I feel sad also because a lot of people who are saying this in their hearts believe I am someone who doesn`t like India... In their hearts they believe that... And that`s quite untrue. I really love the country... That`s how I am. It is rather unfortunate if some people feel that way. I want to assure everyone that it`s not the case so please don`t boycott my films, please watch my films," he had said.</p>

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In 2015, Aamir Khan said in an interview, "Our country is very tolerant, but there are people who spread ill-will". His wife Kiran Rao also made headlines for saying that she considered leaving the country for the safety of their son.<br />
Reacting to the particular interview, Twitter users have been putting up posts using hashtags such as #BoycottLaalSinghChaddha and #Boycottaamirkhan. The trolls also dug up when Aamir met Turkey's First Lady Emine Erdogan while he was shooting for 'Laal Singh Chaddha' there.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-aamir-khan-gets-emotional-about-school-days-reveals-family-was-unable-to-pay-fees-on-time-504904" hreflang="en">Aamir Khan gets emotional about school days, reveals family was unable to pay fees on time&nbsp;</a><br />
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Netizens were unhappy with the meeting as it happened in the backdrop of Turkey`s increasing anti-India and pro-Pakistan stand.<br />
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'Laal Singh Chaddha' and 'Raksha Bandhan' will clash at the box office on August 11.&nbsp;</p>


Bollywood is gearing up for two big releases this week. Akshay Kumar's 'Raksha Bandhan' and Aamir Khan's 'Laal Singh Chaddha'. Both films are touted as big-budget films and stakes are high on both as these films feature A-list superstars who manage to pull in the crowd with their films.

Bollywood is gearing up for two big releases this week. Akshay Kumar's 'Raksha Bandhan' and Aamir Khan's 'Laal Singh Chaddha'. Both films are touted as big-budget films and stakes are high on both as these films feature A-list superstars who manage to pull in the crowd with their films. While the buzz on both the films is high, there is also a certain section on social media which has trolled both films, demanding a boycott of them. 'Raksha Bandhan' and 'Laal Singh Chaddha' faced the boycott trend on social media with trolls claiming that the people involved in both films have in the past made anti-national comments. #BoycottRakshaBandhanMovie trends on Twitter as old tweets of Akshay Kumar and writer Kanika Dhillon resurface Reacting to the ongoing boycott trend in India, Akshay, during a promotional event in Kolkata urged people not to get involved in such activities. He said, "If you don`t feel like watching the movie, then don't. It's a free country and the film is out there, so if someone wants to watch it or not, it's up to them. I would like to tell you, no matter which industry it is, be it the clothing industry, film industry or anything else, all of this help the economy. But doing things like boycotting movies, it doesn`t make sense." A few days earlier, Aamir too expressed his views about the ongoing Boycott trend in India. "That Boycott Bollywood... Boycott Aamir Khan... Boycott Laal Singh Chaddha... I feel sad also because a lot of people who are saying this in their hearts believe I am someone who doesn`t like India... In their hearts they believe that... And that`s quite untrue. I really love the country... That`s how I am. It is rather unfortunate if some people feel that way. I want to assure everyone that it`s not the case so please don`t boycott my films, please watch my films," he had said. Akshay Kumar completes 30 years in Bollywood: Five films that made him a star In 2015, Aamir Khan said in an interview, "Our country is very tolerant, but there are people who spread ill-will". His wife Kiran Rao also made headlines for saying that she considered leaving the country for the safety of their son. Reacting to the particular interview, Twitter users have been putting up posts using hashtags such as #BoycottLaalSinghChaddha and #Boycottaamirkhan. The trolls also dug up when Aamir met Turkey's First Lady Emine Erdogan while he was shooting for 'Laal Singh Chaddha' there. Aamir Khan gets emotional about school days, reveals family was unable to pay fees on time Netizens were unhappy with the meeting as it happened in the backdrop of Turkey`s increasing anti-India and pro-Pakistan stand. 'Laal Singh Chaddha' and 'Raksha Bandhan' will clash at the box office on August 11.

Akshay Kumar reacts to boycott 'Raksha Bandhan', 'Laal Singh Chaddha' trend