Abhinay Deo, who directed Imran Khan in Delhi Belly (2011), has expressed shock after the actor recieved 'leave India' notice for his participation in the CJP protest. Calling Imran an "extraordinary human being," the filmmaker said people should respect his personal choices rather than speculate about his intentions.

Actor Raza Murad has lashed out at Bollywood celebrities for not paying their last respects to Mushtaq Khan. The actor's last rites were held on September 25.