Gujarat cinemas to boycott Aamir Khan's film over riot remarks

Authorities in Gujarat are also angry about outspoken film star's criticism of a massive dam that will eventually displace thousands of people.

"Aamir's remarks have hurt and upset people of Gujarat. We do not want to release his film," said Harish Patel, president of Gujarat Cinematograph Exhibitors' Association.

But some cinema owners admit that the decision to black out Khan's latest film, "Fanaa", was prompted by fears that government-backed protesters could attack their theatres.

"We do not want the property of cinema halls to be damaged, nor do we want people coming to other movies harassed in any manner," said Jayanti Sagar, owner of a cinema in Ahmedabad.