Pakistani artistes controversy News
Nawazuddin Siddiqui has made a special appearance in 'Mom'.
Stressing that artistes and cricketers are not the ones who throw bombs, actor-politician Paresh Rawal says he would love to work in Pakistani serials and films.
The Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA) had banned Pakistani actors, singers and technicians from working on Indian films in the wake of Uri attacks and the volatile situation in Kashmir.
The two are playing important roles in the flick which is slated to release in May this year.
It all started last year when the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) gave a 48-hour ultimatum to all Pakistani cine and tele-artistes to quit India or face consequences in the wake of the September 18 Uri terror attack that killed 19 Indian soldiers.
Filmmaker Farhan Akhtar, whose upcoming production "Raees" stars Pakistani actress Mahira Khan, says he is not worried about any opposition to its release as they have not "broken any law".
CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani says it is wrong to demand a proof of someone's patriotism. Director Karan Johar recently made a video appeal to those protesting the release of his directorial venture because it has Pakistani actor Fawad Khan. He said he was a patriot and wouldn't cast Pakistani artistes in future.
For the unversed, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) after imposing a ban on Pakistani artistes working in India has also threatened to vandalize the theaters exhibiting ADHM as the movie stars Pakistani actor Fawad Khan in a cameo.
Trouble for 'ADHM' began when the debate about letting Pakistani artistes working in India sparked off, following the September 18 Uri attack which killed 19 Indian soldiers in Jammu and Kashmir. The attack was followed by surgical attacks that India conducted across the LoC.
While the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) issued an ultimatum to Pakistani artistes to quit India, the Indian Motion Picture Producers Association passed a resolution asking producers to avoid working with talent from Pakistan.
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However, he also appealed that the efforts of his 300-member Indian crew must be considered before hindering the release of the love saga, which faces a vandalism threat from right-wing Hindu outfits amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan.
The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena had earlier warned Pakistani actors to quit India and said it would not let movies -- including 'ADHM' and 'Raees' -- to release.
A city-based social organisation is irked with MAMI Mumbai Film Festival organisers for selecting a Pakistani film to be showcased at the upcoming event, and plans to protest the same for which it has sought police permission.
Cinema Owners and Exhibitors Association of India (COEAI) on Friday announced that movies featuring Pakistani actors - starting with Karan Johar's forthcoming "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" - won't be screened in single screen theatres in Maharashtra, Goa and Gujarat.
Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt, actors Om Puri and Piyush Mishra have said it is unfair to ban the films, starring Pakistani artistes, which are ready for release, after cinema owners association decided to not screen movies with actors from the neighbouring country.
Amid the debate over the demand for ban of Pakistani actors in India after the Uri terror attack, playback singer Shaan says the artiste exchange won't be missed much.
Amidst fans from both sides of the border continuing to wage the virtual war and all other things considered, the sunny side is that the IMPPA has reportedly allowed Fawad Khan starrer `Ae Dil Hai Mushkil` to release nationwide.
The actress also said it is an extremely important time for every Indian to stay together and support each other.
Earlier, the Bhaijaan of B-Town questioned the campaign against Pakistani actors working in India, saying they were not terrorists.
Bollywood heartthrob Ayushmann Khurrana has recently stated that Pakistani artistes should not be attacked in India. And, instead, our focus must be on fighting terrorism.
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