Khan was among countless other celebrities extended their support to Sunny, who happens to be a former porn star – as fact CNN-IBN anchor Bhupendra Chaubey was intent on discussing.
In the interview, the journalist asked whether a megastar like Aamir would want to work with her, considering her background in pornography, and if she would want to work with him knowing that he "probably" wouldn't.
The Jism 2 actor took the questions like a good sport and remained calm. Her graceful demeanor and spirit impressed Khan so much that the PK star took to social media to laud her and give his full support.
"I think Sunny conducted herself with a lot of grace and dignity in this interview. I wish I could have said the same about the interviewer.
"And yes Sunny, I will be happy to work with you. I have absolutely no problems with your 'past', as the interviewer puts it. Stay blessed. Cheers. Aamir," the actor posted on his Facebook page.
Watch how Sunny Leone calmly shuts down Indian journalist attempting to shame her
He shared the same post on Twitter.
https://twitter.com/aamir_khan/status/689722894377553921
https://twitter.com/aamir_khan/status/689743276480430081
Sunny acknowledged Aamir's support with a re-tweet, which read: "I think my heart just dropped seeing this! Thank you so much for the support. It means the world and beyond to me."
I think my heart just dropped seeing this!! Thank you so much for the support. It means the world and beyond to me! https://t.co/ayZmahPcIr
— Sunny Leone (@SunnyLeone) January 20, 2016
Upon reading Aamir's tweet on showing interest in working with her, the actor was overjoyed: "Wow you just made my whole year saying that! I was just happy you wrote me back. Respect you dearly!"
Wow you just made my whole year saying that! I was just happy you wrote me back :) respect you dearly! :) :) :) https://t.co/j4lxuVuar8
— Sunny Leone (@SunnyLeone) January 20, 2016
Sunny, who made inroads into Bollywood with Jism 2, is awaiting the release of her new film Mastizaade. The interview with Chaubey was for the promotion of her upcoming comedy.
Sunny Leone says 2016 will be year of adult comedies in Bollywood
The interview was tagged as "disgusting and sexist" by a string of celebrities, who expressed support for Sunny.
Talking to Bombay Times, Sunny defended her choice of staying during the course of the entire interview by saying she would "never walk out of an interview".
"I will never walk out of an interview. I will face my problems. I am a fighter. I don't usually lose my cool. I was raised by my parents this way," she said.
On the obnoxious questions and the way the journalist conducted the interview, Sunny said, "I had not seen his shows before so I didn't know what I was walking into. I don't have anything bad to say about him. It's not in my nature to do so. People are curious. Everyone has a certain style and sensibility. I've made my independent choices. Maybe they are not conventional, so I will have to answer those questions to the best of my ability. I've never held back."
She concluded by saying, "You have to move forward with a smile on your face."
India's love affair with Sunny Leone continues
Here are some celebrities who spoke out in her support:
@SunnyLeone respect. Few could have been as composed dignified and classy as you were. 👍👏 you sure showed men it's a woman's world. Boom!
— Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) January 20, 2016
Sunny Leone displays far more dignity than these self appointed moral custodians of society.
— vidya balan (@vidya_balan) January 19, 2016
This downright distasteful interview shows d journalists intellect & lack of basic human respect & nothing else.kudos @SunnyLeone
— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) January 19, 2016
That was literally NOT an interview.. Just hyper opinionated statements with a question mark at the end!!! No Grace? Chivalry? Ridiculous!
— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) January 19, 2016
Very unfair& rude interview with Sunny Leone on CNN IBN.She is taking it on her chin sportingly,obviously in the interest of her coming film
— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) January 17, 2016
More power to you @SunnyLeone - https://t.co/b4e9VMUTuB
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) January 19, 2016
I have become a @SunnyLeone fan after watching her IBN interview... What a graceful & dignified lady.
— Arshad Warsi (@ArshadWarsi) January 20, 2016
To be intelligent honest firm and hugely dignified-All at once... @SunnyLeone you knocked it out of the park... Loved your interview! :)🎈❤️
— Aditi Rao Hydari (@aditiraohydari) January 20, 2016
https://twitter.com/TheFarahKhan/status/689666898032615425
Well done @SunnyLeone keeping it together in the face of opinionated misguided questions👍 #mortifyingjournalism https://t.co/DwsdAFtVxT
— shruti haasan (@shrutihaasan) January 19, 2016
@SunnyLeone Truly inspired by the grace and dignity you have stood upto to anyone publicly humiliating women in India! Thank you
— Mohit D Suri (@mohit11481) January 19, 2016
https://twitter.com/eshagupta2811/status/689376474768408576
https://twitter.com/itsSSR/status/689317001332936704
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