Bollywood has long employed Pakistani performers. This is nothing new; people like Mohsin Khan, Zeba Bakhtiyar, and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan have all worked in mainstream Bollywood. Bollywood has seen the rise of actors like Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan in the past 20 years. Due to escalating political tensions, they were banned from India, which did not end well. The artists were once again scheduled to feature in Indian productions, but the Pahalgam Attack has caused things to go south.
Hania Aamir, another celebrity who has recently gained popularity in India, is scheduled to appear in Sardaarji 3, a Punjabi film directed by Diljit Dosanjh. All sides of India were making noise about bans because they want to focus on Pakistan rather than their own problems. The Federation of Western India Cine Employees has issued an official statement demanding that Pakistani artists be prohibited.
A complete ban on Pakistani actors, musicians, and technicians has been demanded by the federation. They also want to prevent the release of Abir Gulal, directed by Fawad Khan, in India:
The news of this ban is causing a stir among Pakistanis. Since India responds in this way, many believe that this was inevitable. “Now, instead of traveling to India and working with C-grade stars, Fawad should concentrate on working in Pakistan,” one internet user stated. Another said, “Hania Aamir’s publicity efforts were in vain.” “Even after being humiliated,” one person continued, “they still wish to work in India.” What the internet has to say about the ban is as follows:
