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Aamir Khan supports the change in portrayal of women in Bollywood

New Delhi: Bollywood should be more careful with the way it portrays women as movies make a huge impact socially, feels Aamir Khan. The 48-year-old star said over the years he has become very careful about



Talking about the research on the first episode, which centered around the topic of rape, he said they were shocked to find stories of apathy and inhumanity. "We were faced with such inhumanity that it was difficult to absorb it. It was a ravaging period in the entire research," he said, adding that the attempt has been to have a crisis centre for rape victims which will help them get swift justice.
 
The actor said he is prepared to hear negative stories about the show as certain people were bound to attack it. "There are people who are trying to take away our credibility. There are rumours but you have to be prepared for it. You have to hope that people at large will be able to see what is right and what is not and that they would go by logic," Aamir said.
 
The actor said he would never endorse a fairness cream brand and is aghast to see celebrities endorsing it. Talking about the recent ruling of the Supreme Court on Section 377 of IPC, Aamir said he was disappointed by it. "It was rather unfortunate. I was very surprised by the decision. Personally, I feel it's really time that we moved forward and pursued equality for all," he said.