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Kiran Rao backs Imran Khan after India deportation notice
Filmmaker Kiran Rao has expressed support for actor Imran Khan following his receipt of a deportation notice from Indian authorities. Khan has been directed to leave India by October 28 over his participation in a Mumbai protest.
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Kiran Rao publicly voiced solidarity with Imran Khan after the actor received an order from the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) to exit India within the specified timeframe. The directive stems from Khan's involvement in a protest held in Mumbai, authorities said.
Khan, who holds Pakistani nationality, plans to challenge the FRRO notice through legal proceedings in the Bombay High Court, according to sources close to the matter. The actor has indicated his intention to contest the deportation order on grounds that merit further judicial examination.
The filmmaker's backing of Khan underscores divisions within India's entertainment industry regarding the incident. Rao's public statement adds a prominent voice to discussions surrounding the case, which has drawn attention to issues of freedom of expression and protest participation by foreign nationals in India.
The FRRO's action marks an escalation in the matter, though the specific details of the protest and the exact grounds for the deportation order remain subject to legal clarification. Khan's legal challenge is expected to provide further clarity on the case in coming weeks.