Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Faissal Khan’s Janmashtami Message Draws Praise for Religious Respect
Faissal Khan wished people a happy Janmashtami, a festival celebrating Lord Krishna’s birth.
He sang a devotional song in a video shared online.
He also said people should respect every religion.
Some people praised him because he is Muslim but celebrated a Hindu festival.
Faissal said respect for all religions was very important to him.
He is the brother of actor Aamir Khan and has acted in several films.
His career was affected after the film Mela failed at the box office.
He has also publicly discussed a past dispute with his family.
Faissal Khan shared a Janmashtami video singing the devotional bhajan “Shri Krishna Govind Hare Murari.”
He urged people to take Lord Krishna’s name and wished followers with “Radhe Radhe, Salaam, Jai Hind.”
Online users praised Faissal for celebrating a Hindu festival despite being Muslim.
Faissal replied that respecting all religions was essential to being a true Hindustani.
The actor has also faced past career difficulties and a public family dispute involving Aamir Khan.
- Who
- Actor Faissal Khan, brother of Aamir Khan.
- What
- He shared Janmashtami wishes, sang a devotional bhajan and spoke about respecting all religions.
- When
- On the occasion of Janmashtami; the article also references family developments in 2007, 2025 and 2026.
- Where
- The wishes were shared on social media; the article identifies Faissal with Mumbai and the Hindi film industry.
- Why
- To celebrate Lord Krishna’s birth and encourage respect for every religion.
Faissal Khan’s Account
Family’s Account
Dispute over his care and confinement
Faissal Khan’s Account
Faissal alleged in 2007 that Aamir Khan had confined him at home and that his family believed he was mentally unwell; he discussed the allegations again in 2025.
Family’s Account
Aamir Khan’s family said decisions concerning Faissal were made after consulting multiple medical professionals and out of concern for his emotional and psychological well-being.
- Festival
- Janmashtami, marking Lord Krishna’s birth
- Devotional song
- “Shri Krishna Govind Hare Murari”
- Closing message
- “Radhe Radhe, Salaam, Jai Hind”
- Faissal Khan’s statement
- He said respect for all religions was necessary to be a true Hindustani.
- Acting debut
- Madhosh in 1994
- Best-known film mentioned
- Mela, released in 2000
- Directorial debut mentioned
- Faactory in 2021