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BJP MLA Nitesh Rane Criticizes Aamir Khan's Third Marriage

BJP MLA Nitesh Rane sparks controversy, questions Aamir Khan's marriage.

Mumbai Alert · Politics Desk
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Politics Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Sun, 12 July 2026 at 09:43 pm
BJP MLA Nitesh Rane Criticizes Aamir Khan's Third Marriage

Maharashtra Minister and BJP MLA Nitesh Rane has stirred controversy by questioning Bollywood actor Aamir Khan's third marriage to Gauri Spratt. Rane made the comments while speaking to reporters in Shirdi, Ahilyanagar district, on Sunday.

Rane suggested that members of the Hindu community should carefully consider the personal choices of celebrities before supporting them. He asked whether Aamir Khan's third marriage should be viewed through the lens of 'love jihad', a term used by some right-wing groups to allege that Muslim men deliberately enter relationships or marriages with women from other faiths to convert them to Islam.

The BJP MLA claimed that discussions around whether Aamir's latest marriage should be seen as an example of 'love jihad' were gaining momentum. He stated that Hindu society should ponder over whether to watch such people's movies or not. Rane also said that people who admire such public figures should reassess their views.

Aamir Khan married Gauri Spratt in an intimate registered ceremony at his Pali Hill, Bandra, residence on July 5. The private function was attended by close family members and a handful of friends. This is Aamir's third marriage, following his previous marriages to Reena Dutta and filmmaker Kiran Rao.

Reacting to Nitesh Rane's statement, AIMIM spokesperson Waris Pathan criticized the BJP MLA's comments. Pathan said that if Aamir Khan has married three times, then Rane should go ahead and marry four times if he wishes to. Pathan questioned why Rane was feeling jealous and what his problem was with a person choosing to marry of their own free will.

The controversy surrounding Aamir Khan's third marriage has sparked a debate about the personal choices of celebrities and their impact on society. While some have criticized Rane's comments as an attempt to politicize a personal issue, others have raised concerns about the potential implications of 'love jihad' on Hindu society.

In recent years, the term 'love jihad' has been used to describe alleged cases of Muslim men targeting women from other faiths for conversion to Islam. However, the allegation remains politically and legally contested, with many arguing that it is a baseless conspiracy theory.

The debate surrounding Aamir Khan's third marriage highlights the complex and sensitive nature of interfaith relationships in India. While some have praised the actor's decision to marry again, others have raised concerns about the potential implications of his actions on Hindu society.

As the controversy continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the debate will impact the broader discussion around interfaith relationships and 'love jihad' in India. The incident has sparked a wider conversation about the role of celebrities in shaping public opinion and the importance of respecting individual choices and freedoms.

In conclusion, the controversy surrounding Aamir Khan's third marriage has sparked a heated debate about the personal choices of celebrities and their impact on society. While the incident has raised concerns about 'love jihad' and interfaith relationships, it has also highlighted the importance of respecting individual choices and freedoms.

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