Published 16:11 IST, May 7th 2020

Saif Ali Khan's boldest statements that created controversies

Here are some of the instances where Saif Ali Khan made headlines due to controversial statements. Read on to know more details about the story

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Saif Ali Khan is one of most celebrated actors in Bollywood and is kwn for his stellar performances. actor was last seen in Jawaani Jaaneman and will next be seen in Dil Bechara and  Bunty Aur Babli 2. However, actor has also been caught in some controversies due to some bold statements that he made. Read on:

Saif Ali Khan's top controversial statements

In an interview, Saif Ali Khan landed himself in a controversy about when he was questioned about politics getting altered in his recently released Tanhaji: Unsung Warrior. He replied saying ''I don’t think re was a concept of India till perhaps British gave it one. I don’t think re is any constructive point in arguing about loudly, provided you kw why you’re doing it." Saif Ali Khan ackwledged that politics in movie is questionable and idea of Swaraj that film showcases does t qualify as history as India as a nation had thing like self-governed nation until British gave one. Many actors including Kangana Ranaut, Vivek Agnihotri slammed actor for this statement.

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Saif Ali Khan made headlines when he made some bold statements about Azaaan. According to some reports, Saif Ali Khan who is kwn for being very vocal opened up about his view on same matter. actor said to one of leading daily portals:

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''Don’t kw who you are offending. At one level I agree, lesser sound better, re should be certain decibel levels allowed across religious practices. I also understand amplification of sound during azaan comes from insecurity. t just here but also in Israel apparently where three different religions co-exist. It’s been written about so I believe it’s same. As a mirity, you would like to make your presence felt and hopefully accepted. If someone says that it should be extinguished, it will make some people little uncomfortable. As a precursor to some sort of holocaust, it’s first thing you think of. re’s a bit of fear re.''

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Saif Ali Khan furr caught himself in ar controversy when he replied to Sonu Nigam's tweet on same issue. He found his point of view on Azaan to be a bit aggressive. Reportedly, this is what actor said to leading daily:

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''It’s fine to express your views on decibel levels. I think that tweet was a bit aggressive though, initially. And I do think religion should be a private affair and we should be a secular country.''

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Saif Ali Khan son's Ibrahim had shared some posts and videos of himself on his Instagram feed and Saif had some words of advice for his son on same. According to a leading daily, his bold statement advising son to be less active on social media created controversy.

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"I hope he understands that interest on social media is a double-edged sword. People are interested in him today because of his family, who his parents are as well as him"

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In an interview, Saif Ali Khan opened up as to why he does t want to work with wife, Kareena Kapoor Khan. In interview, Saif Ali Khan explained reason and his statement sparked controversy amongst audience. He explained:

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"I've been saying to working with Bebo in recent years because I've always ensured that re's a clear demarcation between my personal and professional life. w, however, lines are blurring. With my far (Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi) t being around and me being defacto head of family, my outlook has changed."

 

"When I am with Kareena on screen, I end up t performing. I become deferential and slightly boring in frame. I don't compete and give eugh energy. I kind of play myself, which is bad,"

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16:11 IST, May 7th 2020