Imran Khan has been asked to leave India by October 28 following his participation in the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Mumbai on October 10. Filmmaker Abhinay Deo, who directed the Bollywood actor in the 2011 cult dark comedy Delhi Belly, as reacted to the controversy, expressing he was in disbelief. He also believes that people should not judge Imran's personal choices, calling him an "incredible human being" and a "lovely person."

Abhinay Deo on Imran Khan's personal choices

In an exclusive conversation with Mid-Day, Abhinay said, "Yes, I was very shocked. I know him. I don't know his intentions; only he knows. What plan he has, what he prefers in life, or what his choices are- those are only his choices, and I don't think we have a right to speak about it."