Aamir Khan to Zaira Wasim: You are a role model for me

MUMBAI: Superstar Aamir Khan has come out in support of his "Dangal" co-star Zaira Wasim following her Facebook apology that she posted after being trolled for meeting Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti.

The 51-year-old actor said Wasim, who shot to fame with her portrayal of the younger version of Geeta Phogat, is a role model for him even as he appealed people to "leave her alone".

"I have read Zaira's statement, and I can understand and imagine what lead her to make that statement. Zaira, I want you to know that we are all with you.

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— Aamir Khan (@aamir_khan) January 17, 2017

#ZairaWasim we are proud of you dear don't worry and stand strong ???????? pic.twitter.com/6bHQZHXou9

— geeta phogat (@geeta_phogat) January 16, 2017

16-year-old Zaira yesterday posted an apology for "offending" and "unintentionally hurting" people after her meeting with Mehbooba kicked up a row.



She replaced her first post with another one, asking people not to blow the issue out of proportion but deleted this post too.

Calling @zairawasim "unislamic" for acting in Dangal or meeting @MehboobaMufti is naked suppression. Ashamed dat she had 2 apologise.

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) January 17, 2017

To me whole @zairawasim episode smells of sexual bias. Can someone say d same thing 2 @aamir_khan @BeingSalmanKhan @iamsrk?

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) January 17, 2017

Men will be men. Insecure 2 see a girl like @zairawasim get wings. Sadly we think "Maahri Choriyan AAJ B Choron se kum hain." @aamir_khan

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) January 17, 2017

Wasim also denounced her performance in the movie, saying she should not be looked up as a "role model".