Aamir Khan once received death threats over Satyamev Jayate, nephew Imran Khan reveals

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• Aamir Khan got death threats for Satyamev Jayate's female infanticide episode.
• Imran Khan revealed Aamir faced backlash for addressing sensitive social issues
• Satyamev Jayate aired from 2012 to 2014, tackling controversial topics in India

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Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan was once the target of death threats, not for a film role but because of his work on the socially conscious television show Satyamev Jayate, according to a recent revelation by his nephew, actor Imran Khan. Imran shared this insight during an appearance on the podcast Unfiltered by Samdish, where he discussed his uncle’s career and the challenges that came with being an outspoken public figure.

Speaking to Samdish Bhatia during his appearance on the show, Imran said, "I have known Aamir my whole life. I have a base level of faith and trust that the choices he makes and the things he chooses to attach his time and energy to are made in good faith and with honesty. His episode on female infanticide (in Satyamev Jayate) angered a lot of folks who issued death threats."

Imran further said, "Mamu jaan bechare ko desh se bhagane ki koshish kar rahe hain kab se

He added, "But that is also part of the learning. It is part of an important message that we are all meant to learn: 'Keep your head down. Zyada bolne ka nahi. Na teri ghar aa jayenge, aur ghar ko jalayenge

Satyamev Jayate, which aired from 2012 to 2014, was hosted and produced by Aamir and focused on pressing social issues in India. Every episode tackled topics that are often considered sensitive or controversial, such as female infanticide, child sexual abuse, dowry deaths, caste discrimination, honour killings and LGBTQ+ rights. The show was widely praised for bringing real issues into mainstream conversation, featuring survivors, activists, experts and celebrities to discuss ways to address societal problems.

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Aamir will also make a cameo in Vir Das' directorial debut, Happy Patel, which marks Imran's return to acting after more than a decade.