Arnab Goswami launches Islamophobic attack on Aamir Khan over Turkey visit

Bollywood star Aamir Khan has become the latest target of controversial Indian TV anchor Arnab Goswami’s hate-filled agenda as he went on a venomous rant against the actor for his 2020 visit to Turkey and his meeting with Turkish First Lady Emine Erdoğan.

In a viral clip, Goswami questioned Khan’s patriotism, linking the actor’s professional decisions to anti-national behaviour. With his theatrics, which often include yelling and finger-pointing, he demanded to know if Khan received any support or "subsidy" from Turkey while filming Laal Singh Chaddha, simply because the country isn’t seen as politically friendly by the Indian establishment.

He even made bizarre comparisons, asking, “Would you watch a film shot in Lahore or Karachi,” painting Khan’s visit as some kind of betrayal. The motive was clear,  to incite outrage by using a Muslim actor’s travel choice as fuel for his hate-mongering narrative.

Critics and social media users were quick to call out the show for its blatant Islamophobia. Many pointed out that Goswami has a history of targeting Muslims with baseless accusations disguised as patriotism. The pattern is repetitive and intentional: label, shame, and alienation.

Journalist Farid Khan weighed in on X (formerly Twitter), saying, “Indian media is attacking actor Aamir Khan now. They did the same to Col. Sofiya Qureshi. Muslims who are opposing Pakistan will spend the rest of their lives proving loyalty to India, Muhammad Ali Jinnah.”

Meanwhile, Aamir Khan remains focused on making meaningful cinema. His upcoming film Sitare Zameen Par, releasing on June 20, 2025, follows a basketball coach mentoring children with Down syndrome. Despite being praised for its concept, the film is already facing boycott calls, once again revealing the toxic environment manufactured by anchors like Goswami.

At a time of serious military tensions between India and Pakistan, following the April 22 Pahalgam incident, such media spectacles are dangerous. Instead of promoting peace or accountability, Arnab Goswami once again chooses to fan communal hatred, proving that for him, attacking Muslims isn't commentary, it's his entire brand.

Meanwhile, tensions between India and Pakistan have sharply escalated following the Pahalgam incident in Indian-occupied Kashmir on April 22. In the early hours of May 7, India launched airstrikes in multiple regions of Pakistan, including Kotli, Bahawalpur, and Muzaffarabad, reportedly killing at least 30 civilians and injuring over 40.

In response, Pakistan downed six Indian aircraft, including three Rafale jets, marking the first instance of Rafales being brought down in combat. The following day, more than 30 Indian drones were reportedly shot down across Pakistan.

On the night of May 9, India launched missile strikes on Pakistani airbases. In retaliation, Pakistan initiated Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos at dawn on May 10, targeting several Indian military installations. Key strikes included a BrahMos missile depot in Beas, an airbase in Adampur, and an airfield in Pathankot. Pakistani drones reportedly reached New Delhi, while a JF-17 fighter jets destroyed India’s S-400 missile defence system in Adampur.