After Aamir Khan received flak for his intolerance remark, Sonam Kapoor has come forward in the Dangal actor's defence, saying that he's been quoted out of context and instead of outraging over his comments, people must understand the reason behind his fears.

"Have you seen his entire interview or have you just picked out that one statement? It was just a living room discussion. He basically said that he is scared that this thought has entered his mind," the 30-year-old fashionista said, noting that critiquing something can't be labelled anti-national.

"I think constructive criticism is always healthy. If someone is criticising my performance, it doesn't mean that he hates me.

It means he doesn't like what I have presented on the screen. I think it's very important to not take things to heart," Sonam added.

The Prem Ratan Dhan Payoactress also said that she fears that Aamir might never speak his mind after being a victim to such hatred.

"Aamir was just laying out his fears. And the very fact that the people have been so negative and disgusting towards him, now, do you think he will ever speak about anything in public? So, you understand why an intelligent man like Aamir is saying all this, rather than calling him an antinational. Maybe what he said was too strong ...but it wasn't irrelevant," she said.