Actor Aamir Khan on Wednesday refused to apologise to the Indian Medical Association (IMA), which has accused him of defaming the medical profession through his TV show “Satyamev Jayate.” He said he was ready to face any legal action threatened by it.
“I am very comfortable if they [IMA] plan to take legal action if they feel that I have done something wrong. Of course, the courts are available for them. My answer is no, I will not be apologising,” Aamir told NDTV.
“I have the highest respect and regard for the medical profession,” he said.
In an episode aired on May 27, the actor highlighted the malpractices in the medical profession.
The IMA had demanded an immediate apology from Aamir and warned him of legal action if he failed to do so.
“Aamir Khan should apologise for having defamed and given one side of the story on medical profession. If he does not, we are contemplating to take legal action against him for defaming and demoralising the medical profession in his TV show,” IMA Secretary-General D.R. Rai had said.
Aamir, who has been focusing on social evils through the show, said his show was not against doctors or the medical profession.
“If the medical profession has been insulted and defamed by anybody, it is probably by those who are indulging in unethical practises,” the actor said.
