Shiv Sena, an Indian far-right regional political party, has allegedly announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh for anyone slapping Bollywood actor Aamir Khan for his recent remarks on growing intolerance in India.

The Punjab unit of Shiv Sena announced the reward on Wednesday as they were protesting outside hotel MBD Radisson Blu in Ludhiana where Aamir is staying, reported The Indian Express.

The Bollywood ‘perfectionist’ is currently camping in Ludhiana for the shooting of his forthcoming movie, Dangal.

Reports also say that Shiv Sena activists allegedly used derogatory language against the actor and burnt his photographs during the protest.

‘Rajeev Tandon, Punjab chairman, Shiv Sena, claimed that ‘any person who will slap Aamir Khan will get Rs 1 lakh for each slap from the Shiv Sena’.’

‘We give an opportunity to the manager and employees of the hotel and also the team of his film to slap Aamir and get Rs 1 lakh from us. The courageous and patriotic persons who will slap Aamir Khan in Ludhiana will get Rs 1 lakh reward per slap from us’ he added.

‘Aamir is a self-appointed mullah’

Launching another attack on Bollywood actor Aamir Khan for alleging growing intolerance in the country, the Shiv Sena on Wednesday labelled him a ‘self-appointed mullah’. ‘In recent past, some individuals have assumed the responsibility of judging whether India is a ‘tolerant’ or ‘intolerant’ nation... Aamir Khan has joined this business by becoming a self-appointed mullah, which is sad for those who love him,’ the Sena mouthpiece ‘Saamana’ said.

It pointed out in an editorial how the country had showered so much love, affection and respect on Aamir, ‘who poked fun at Hindu religious sentiments through his blockbuster movie PK’.

‘After filling up his coffers, he speaks nonsense in the name of freedom of speech... Actually, such persons already enjoy too much freedom.’

Referring to veteran actor Dilip Kumar, whose real name is Yusuf Khan, the editorial said he was conferred the highest civilian award of Pakistan — Nishan-e-Pakistan — a few years ago and encountered huge opposition.

‘Dilip Kumar was born in Pakistan and has love for his birthplace... But after the controversy, he never proclaimed he was scared and wanted to leave the country. Then why do Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan talk like this? Aren’t they aware that Muslims are safer in India compared to even Muslim countries?’ the Sena said.

It said Muslims were unwelcome in countries like Japan while in China they were barred from sporting beards or building mosques. ‘However, in India, Muslims enjoy complete freedom to practice their religion and all their demands are fulfilled by governments — yet Aamir’s wife (Kiran Rao) finds this country ‘intolerant’’ the editorial said.

‘Today, the entire world is terrorised by the IS (Islamic State) and Muslims from Syria and other countries are fleeing... Instead of speaking up on these issues, Khan and other secularists point fingers at Hindus for ‘intolerance’...’

It called upon the actor-producer to leave behind ‘all the honours and respect given by this country, account for each rupee earned here’ and then happily talk of leaving India.

‘We wonder where this ‘Idiot Ranchhoddas’ will finally go... Pakistan, Afghanistan, Paris, Brussels or Mali — make it clear... ‘If he doesn’t find this country safe, then he must stop empty rants about ‘Satyamev Jayate’ and patriotism,’ it said.