Mumbai: Bollywood actor-producer Aamir Khan's attempt to water down a huge controversy he kicked over the intolerance issue in 2015 has evoked a sharp response on microblogging website Twitter.


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On Monday, the actor said he had no plans to leave India and he can't live more than two weeks out of the country.


"I love my country, I was born here and I will die here. I have never thought of leaving India and will never take such a step," Aamir told reporters while celebrating the 10th anniversary event of 'Rang de Basanti' here.


"I never said India is intolerant or I want to leave the country... these two things have been said to everyone. So, obviously, people will get hurt and I understand their emotions. I am not surprised they are angry with me. But, there is no truth to this all...," the 50-year-old actor said.


 


Notably, the actor is currently shooting for his next film 'Dangal'.


 


On Twitter, Khan's statement ahead of the release of his next film 'Dangal' has evoked criticism: