Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Aamir Khan Leaves Event After Question on Dutt’s Peace Remark
At a film event in Mumbai, reporters asked Aamir Khan about something Sanjay Dutt had said about peace in India.
News18 reported that Aamir waved his hands and did not answer.
Rediff reported that he stood up and left after the question.
The reports therefore describe his reaction differently.
Sanjay later said his comment was part of a scripted, humorous conversation.
He said it drew on the Munna Bhai films and the idea of “Gandhigiri.”
Aamir also spoke about artificial intelligence in movies.
He said the technology’s results depend on how filmmakers use it, much like visual effects.
Aamir Khan was asked about Sanjay Dutt’s “No peace in India” remark at the Celebrate Cinema Festival 2026 in Mumbai.
News18 says Khan waved his hands and declined to comment; Rediff says he got up and left after the question.
Dutt said his remark came during a scripted, light-hearted segment inspired by Munna Bhai and “Gandhigiri.”
Khan discussed artificial intelligence in filmmaking, saying its effects depend on how filmmakers use it and comparing it with VFX.
The festival event took place at Whistling Woods International on October 7, 2026.
- Who
- Aamir Khan was asked about Sanjay Dutt’s remark; Dutt later explained its context.
- What
- Khan did not answer the question; reports differ on whether he only waved it off or got up and left.
- When
- October 7, 2026; the articles were published October 8, 2026.
- Where
- Celebrate Cinema Festival 2026 at Whistling Woods International in Mumbai.
- Why
- Khan declined to address Dutt’s remark. Dutt said the comment was part of a scripted, light-hearted segment.
News18 account
Rediff account
Aamir Khan’s reaction
News18 account
News18 says Khan waved his hands to signal that he did not want to answer.
Rediff account
Rediff says Khan got up and left after reporters asked about Dutt’s remark.
- Event
- Celebrate Cinema Festival 2026
- Date
- October 7, 2026
- Venue
- Whistling Woods International, Mumbai
- Khan’s response
- News18 reported that he waved his hands and declined to comment; Rediff reported that he got up and left.
- Dutt’s explanation
- He said the remark was part of a scripted, light-hearted and humorous conversation.
- Stated inspiration
- The humour and satire of Munna Bhai and the idea of “Gandhigiri.”
- Khan on AI
- He said the impact depends on how filmmakers use it and compared it with VFX.