Aamir Khan during promotions of Dangal in Mumbai
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I hope currency ban doesn't affect our film, Aamir said
I believe Dear Zindagi is doing quite well, he added
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Dangal opens on December 23
Speaking to the press, Aamir said: "I hope it (currency ban) doesn't affect our film. I think things are slowly getting back to normal. I think Rock On 2 got affected because it had released right at that time, But I believe Dear Zindagi is doing quite well. Hopefully, I think it will not affect our film."
Aamir declined to comment on the nationwide bandh called by the opposition to protest the currency ban, saying: "I don't want to get into political situations." Last year, Aamir's remarks on 'intolerance' in the country became hugely controversial.
Two weekends ago, Aamir refused to offer an opinion on the currency ban when asked to do so at the wedding of wrestler Geeta Phogat. Aamir, who personally supervised the buying of gifts for the Phogats and the groom's family, told reporters, "As far as cash for the wedding is concerned, I had no issues. All my cash is in the bank and payments were made in cheque." Geeta Phogat's wedding was held in her village of Balali, Haryana on November 20.
Dangal is based on the Phogat family. Aamir Khan plays wrestler Mahavir Phogat who trains two of his daughters in his sport. Geeta and her sister Babita won India's first medals in female wrestling at the 2010 Commonwealth Games. TV star Sakshi Tanwar plays Mahavir Phogat's wife Daya. Actresses Sanya Malhotra and Fatima Sana Shaikh play Geeta and Babita Phogat. The cast also includes Rajkummar Rao and Vivan Bhatena. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Dangal opens on December 23.
(With inputs from PTI)
