Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has openly supported the #BoycottTurkey initiative during his appearance on Aap Ki Adalat, one of the most popular shows in India. His remarks are in line with the recent online reports and claims suggesting Turkey aided Pakistan during the recent tensions between the two nuclear powers.

 

 

Relations between India and Pakistan escalated in May 2025 following the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK). Subsequently, various open-source accounts on social media started sharing unverified information that Turkish military aircraft supplied arms to Pakistan. These allegations have not been confirmed by either government, but have ignited significant outrage on social media in India.

 

 

During the interview, host Rajat Sharma inquired about a photo that has been circulating online showing Khan with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Khan clarified that this meeting took place years ago and had no connection to the current situation.

 

 

“I met Erdoğan a long time ago. In 2023, when Turkey experienced a major earthquake, India was the first to offer assistance. At that moment, no one, including the government, anticipated Turkey would later support Pakistan,” Khan stated.

 

 

When directly asked about his stance on the ongoing boycott, Khan responded, “Yes, I support it.”

 

 

Khan expressed surprise at Turkey’s recent actions, noting that he had not anticipated the country taking a stance against India, particularly after India’s previous humanitarian aid to Turkey. His remarks have been widely circulated online, with boycott supporters citing them as justification for their position.

 

 

The online backlash against Turkey grew stronger after Erdoğan urged for de-escalation between India and Pakistan during a press conference in Ankara. Though framed as a diplomatic initiative, critics in India recalled Erdoğan's 2020 speech in Islamabad, where he had strongly backed Pakistan's position on Kashmir.

 

 

The reaction spilt over from social media into broader calls for action. Indian users renewed demands to cancel travel to Turkey, halt imports of Turkish goods such as marble and textiles, and push for a complete economic disconnect.

 

 

Turkish social media users responded with mockery, dismissing the potential economic impact and resurfacing past criticisms of India’s domestic issues. The exchange became another flashpoint in the ongoing digital standoff between India, Pakistan, and their regional allies.