The Narmada Bachao Andolan has condemned the 'unofficial ban' on Aamir Khan's latest movie Fanaa in Gujarat, saying such 'fanaticism and intolerance' in the name of development was unacceptable.

The actor had spoken out in favour of the NBA, which is fighting for the rights of the people displaced by the Sardar Sarovar Dam Project. Gujarat's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party had demanded an apology, but the actor refused. 

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Fanaa, which was released nationwide on Friday, remained off the theatres in Gujarat after hall owners in the state declined to screen the film fearing violence and protests by the state Youth BJP.  

'These kind of intimidatory tactics are used by Gujarati politicians out of timidity and intolerance because they realised the civil society's strength and support to NBA, especially that of eminent persons joining us,' an NBA statement said on Monday.  

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Describing the unofficial boycott as 'fanaticism', it said 'this ban is an unlawful action. Since the Censor Board has cleared the film, no political forum can go against it, and if it does, legal action may also be initiated.'  

The Congress party in Gujarat is also up in arms against Khan after he supported the NBA's demand for a halt in raising the height of the Sardar Sarovar dam until rehabilitation of the displaced people was completed. 

Supporting the actor, NBA said, 'we appreciate Aamir Khan's committed position on 'no displacement without rehabilitation' as non-negotiable and his readiness to bear the brunt.'