Veteran Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan who had recently made comments on Ramazan and Muharram and stirred a controversy has again attacked the clerics of religions and has said that they don’t scare me at all.
The actor tweeted that he is fortunate to live in a country who has not been governed by religious contractors.
Clerics don't scare me !! Thank God I don't live in a country governed by religious contractors (thekedars ) #FREEDOM
— irrfan (@irrfan_k) July 1, 2016
He also tweeted by what is the meaning of true religion and its rituals to him. He tweeted,
For me religion is abt personal introspection , it's a source for compassion, wisdom and moderation n not for stereotyping n fanaticism.
— irrfan (@irrfan_k) July 1, 2016
He said that people who are hating him for his comments are not ready to introspect.
Pls Bhaiyon, who r upset with my statement, either u r not ready to introspect or u r in a hurry 2 reach 2 a conclusion.
— irrfan (@irrfan_k) July 1, 2016
Earlier, while promoting his upcoming film Madaari the actor had lashed out animal sacrificing on the occasion of Ramazan and said, “We have forgotten real meaning of rituals. We have made them a tamasha (farce).”
He added, “Qurbani means sacrificing something close to your heart and sharing with others. Today, you buy a goat from the market for sacrifice. It is something to think about, it is a matter of common sense, we all should ask ourselves how sacrificing another life earns as any goodwill.”
He noticed the importance of understanding the meaning of rituals and festivals to protect from any misuse and said, “We have made a mockery of Muharram. It is meant for mourning and we take out processions.” He also commented on Muslim leaders’s silence on terrorism.
In response, a cleric Qalam Raza Nuri has said, “I don’t know in what context he said it, but I know that performers don’t know much about religion. I advise him to stay in limits.” Another cleric Zafaryab Gilani, a member of All India Muslim Personal Law Board said, “Such comments are condemnable”. Some even said that the actor is trying to make a controversy for promoting his upcoming film, Madaari.
Meanwhile, Madaari, directed by Nishikant Kamat and co produced by Irrfan Khan, is all set to hit the theaters on July 15, 2016.
By Prajakt K.
