Kabir Khan says he has often been advised to not speak his mind on topical issues but the director believes if it's problematic to speak out, it's equally dangerous to remain silent. The filmmaker says it's important for like-minded people to speak up and not let "negative forces run rampant" in a country.

"All my life I have been advised not to speak things as they are. But I think we should. If we don't speak up for each other, there will be nobody left to speak for you. We must voice our opinion.