During the meeting, Aamir Khan also spoke about his social projects, including the Water Foundation. Aamir Khan said that the Turkish first lady appreciated him for highlighting social issues in his relief activities and films. During the meeting, the two discussed Turkish and Indian cultural aspects, including food and handicrafts.
During the meeting, Aamir Khan also invited the Turkish first lady to come on the film set during the shooting.
I had the great pleasure of meeting @aamir_khan, the world-renowned Indian actor, filmmaker, and director, in Istanbul. I was happy to learn that Aamir decided to wrap up the shooting of his latest movie ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ in different parts of Turkey. I look forward to it! pic.twitter.com/3rSCMmAOMW
— Emine Erdoğan (@EmineErdogan) August 15, 2020
After the meeting, the Turkish first lady also shared photos of her meeting with Aamir Khan on her Twitter account and expressed happiness that she would shoot her upcoming film in different parts of Turkey.
No star,
I repeat no bollywood star is
more important than my country.
Hundreds of countries in world but Amir khan landed in Turkey for the shooting of Lal singh Chadda.
Turkey is one of few countries which always speaks against India.
Also India issued advisory to travellers to pic.twitter.com/tmCUsVoruw— Deadpool 1.0 (@Deadpoo55892946) August 16, 2020
Aamir Khan is currently in Turkey shooting for his upcoming film ‘Lal Singh Chaddha’. Lal Singh Chadha is a remake of the 1994 Hollywood comedy “Tom Hanks”. The film stars Kareena Kapoor in the lead role. Earlier, Aamir Khan had gone to Turkey in 2017 at a special invitation to promote his film “Superstar”.
On the other hand, after the pictures of this meeting went viral on social media, the Indian people have found it sharp. Aamir Khan is being criticized on social media.
Amir khan Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu se Milne ko mana Kar dete hai Jo India Ka acha dost hai.
Magar vo turkey ja ke Turkish PM se milte hai Jo #Pakistan ko support karta hai and also give anti India statement Won’t be surprised if #AamirKhan feels unsafe again in India. pic.twitter.com/z8RChAw7JS
— Mylove4sarcasm (@mylove4sarcasm) August 17, 2020
#AmirKhan
Boycott laal singh chaddha #BoycottKhans pic.twitter.com/yQQvbYkXpK— Shubham thakur (@Shubham82018484) August 17, 2020
On social media, Indians say that Turkey has always been a supporter of Pakistan against India and is involved in a campaign against India. Many Twitter users have said that they can sacrifice many superstars for their country.
When India was short of onions & price was high. BJP Govt begged Turkey for onion export. Today bhakts are annoyed with Amir Khan meeting Turkey’s first lady during his film shoot. Hypocrites!
— Salman Nizami (@SalmanNizami_) August 16, 2020