Aamir Khan has declineed the requests to boycott Olympic torch relay.

In a statement posted on his blog the perfectionist actor says,"Over the last few days I have received several requests not to participate in the Olympic Torch Relay.

Requests through members of my family, personal friends, people who are associated with the Tibetan struggle, and my blog. I have gone through and read each and every letter, message and post pertaining to this issue.

I would like to state that I have the highest regard and respect for the struggle that the people of Tibet are going through. I completely empathise with them.

I feel that the Olympic Games do not belong to China.

I am no one to tell any group of people how they should conduct their struggle. I am not part of it and am not going through what they are going through. But my heart goes out to them.

I request those of you who have asked me to stay away from the Olympic Torch Relay to understand that when I do run with the torch on the 17th of April it is not in support of China. In fact, it will be with a prayer in my heart for the people of Tibet, and indeed for all people across the world who are victims of human rights violations."

The Indian Olympic Association has roped in celebrities like the actor, former supercop Kiran Bedi and tennis ace Leander Paes although ace footballer Baichung Bhutia has declined to run in the event citing the Tibetan issue.