Ranbir Kapoor and Mahira Khan's viral pictures from New York have been trending for two days now. Ranbir Kapoor, who is rumored to be dating the Pakistani actress after they appeared together at Global Teacher Prize event in March. Mahira got trolled for smoking and wearing short dress. Yesterday, for the first time Ranbir opened up on these viral photos and said,"I've gotten to know Mahira in a personal capacity over the last few months. She is somebody who I admire and respect, for her achievements and even more for the person she is. It is very unfair the way she is being judged and spoken about. What is also sad is the inequality in judgment just because she is a woman. I request you to stop the negativity and move on with your beautiful god gifted lives. Peace and love." 

"PS: Both smoking and hate are injurious to health," he added.

Many celebrities came out in support of Mahira.