Anupam Kher On Hasan Minhaj’s Statements For Kashmir And Article 370; Says, “Would Love You To See Another Truth About Kashmir”

Senior actor Anupam Kher is known to be quite active on his Twitter handle and often takes to the micro-blogging site to express his opinions about politics and current affairs in the country. The actor fearlessly voices his opinions and often shares his views on the ongoing situations. Recently, Anupam Kher reacted to a recent episode of stand-up comedian Hasan Minhaj’s political comedy show on Netflix, called Patriot Act With Hasan Minhaj. In Minhaj’s recent episode, he talks about Kashmir and the abrogation of Article 370 and now, Anupam Kher has reacted to it and requested him to listen to his side of the story.

In a video shared by Hasan Minhaj, of his latest episode, he was heard saying, “On India’s Independence Day, I’m thinking about the people of Kashmir, who are fighting for their own independence.” In response to this episode, Anupam Kher reacted by sharing a video of his where he talks about the situation that  Kashmiri Pandits faced during their exodus from the valley and how he had to leave his own house in Kashmir 26 years ago. In the video, Anupam Kher says, “I am a Kashmiri Pandit. A believer of Indian values, a peace-loving, and secular, educated, non-violent, law-abiding, patriot. I was thrown out of my house 26 years ago. This is my story. By 1989, terrorists were all over Kashmir and the state government had given up all its responsibilities. There was no administration or law.”

In his tweet, he wrote,“Dear @hasanminhaj !! I enjoy your act. Feel happy that an India born is capturing great audiences. Saw your latest clip & concern about Kashmir. Would love you to see another truth about #Kashmir. This is in Hindi. Hope you understand it. Thanks.”

For those unaware, Hasan Minhaj’s show Patriot Act is currently on its fourth season and airs on Netflix. The show follows the comic’s take on various ongoing issues in the world, including the political landscape.