Salman Khan on Pulwama attack: The terrorist’s principles were wrong

Superstar Salman Khan is busy with the promotions of his upcoming production ‘Notebook’ that has him launching two new faces Zaheer Iqbal and Pranutan. The film is set in Kashmir and talks about education. During a recent group interaction for ‘Notebook’, when Salman was asked about the movie being set in Kashmir and Pulwama Attacks, this is what he had to say about the dastardly act that left the nation benumbed.

The terror attack in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir martyred 40 CRPF jawans. And the they are still fresh in the minds of many people.

Speaking about it Salman Khan said, “When we heard about that it just killed us. This film’s backdrop is exactly the same that the kids come and lead the gun.”

On being further quizzed about how education is important so as to combat terrorism, Salman Khan said, “Everyone gets an education, but getting the right one is more important. Who did the attacks even he was given education but his tutors, teachers, and principles were wrong.”

‘Notebook’, is a love story set in Kashmir and narrates the journey of a former army officer who takes a job at a school and falls in love with a former teacher post finding her notebook. Directed by Nitin Kakkar and co-produced by Salman under his home banner Salman Khan Films. The film is slated to release on March 29, 2019.

On the work front, Salman Khan will next be seen in Ali Abbas Zafar’s ‘Bharat’ that is all set to release this Eid. The period drama also features Katrina Kaif, Disha Patani, Jackie Shroff and others in pivotal roles.

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