Sun, Mar 9 02:40 AM
Salman Khan seems to attract trouble. On Thursday, Mumbai-based papers reported that the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) - which had begun by attacking Amitabh Bachchan - had roped in the actor in their campaign to drive away 'outsiders from Mumbai'.
They quoted MNS spokesperson Shishir Parker saying, "Salman, Sohail and Salim Khan are among those who have expressed their support by sending us letters." Result: an outpouring of hate for the actor and his family.
He says, "This is to reaffirm before media and public that me and my family have been unnecessarily dragged into the entire migration issue with regards to North Indians," says Salman. "The media story stating our support with regards to this issue is misrepresented and I can confirm that me and my family have not made any statement or endorsed any campaign that supports this issue.
" A source close to Salman says that the actor was contacted and had agreed to hear the issue. "Sallu bhai is always eager to help everyone.
He might have agreed to lend an ear to this issue, but never gave any commitment." Our source also claims that Salman is immensely hurt.
Salman says as much himself. "It disturbs and pains me to see people reacting to this unverified quote so strongly without confirming the credibility of the quote," he says.
About his family's involvement, Salman says, "We ourselves were originally migrants, and are not in any position to support such claims. We are a secular nationalistic family with members from different faiths and communities.
We need to rise above divisive approaches and celebrate our unity at every given opportunity.
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