Aamir Khan responds to ‘love jihad’ controversy amid fatwa
Actor Aamir Khan has publicly denied allegations that he is a 'brand ambassador of love jihad' following his recent marriage to Gauri Spratt. He clarified that his family practices inclusivity and that none of his partners have converted to Islam, as all his marriages were civil unions.
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The story highlights the intersection of celebrity culture, religious tensions, and political discourse regarding interfaith marriages in India.
Aamir Khan has strongly refuted allegations labelling him the "brand ambassador of love jihad," maintaining that religion has never influenced the marriages in his family. The actor, who married longtime partner Gauri Spratt in an intimate registered ceremony on July 5, said all his marriages have been civil unions and none of his partners converted their religion. His remarks come as his marriage to Gauri has sparked political and religious debate online.Aamir Khan says his family believes in inclusivitySpeaking to Subhash K Jha for Deccan Chronicle, Aamir highlighted that interfaith marriages have long been a part of his family and stressed that religious conversion was never a condition for any of those relationships.Responding to the allegations, he said, "The truth is that ours is a very inclusive family. Both my sisters are married to Hindus; my daughter is also married to a Hindu.
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