Mahira Khan and Favad Khan: Aikwa strongly condemned and banned Pakistani actors completely and Favad Khan for their ‘anti-India’ statements.
On May 7, at midnight, India launched ‘Operation Sindoor’ – a powerful military strike by the Army, Navy and Air Force. This joint operation destroyed nine terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan -occupied Kashmir (POK). While many Indian stars praised the armed forces, some Pakistani personalities took very different tones. Mahira Khan, Fawad Khan, and Hania Aamir Criticized India with harsh comments.
AICWA response to Pakistani actors
In a post on X (East Twitter), AICYA strongly condemned Mahira and Fawad for their comments, calling them anti -India and deeply derogatory.“The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) strongly condemned the anti-India statements made by Pakistani actress Mahira Khan and actor Favad Khan, who openly criticized India and questioned the country’s actions in defense of their sovereignty. To support the divisive narratives.”Aicwa said that this comment was an insult to the lost life for terrorism and gave his life to the country. The group confirmed its stance against allowing Pakistani talent in Indian cinema or media.“These statements are not only derogatory to our nation, but are also an insult to countless innocent lives lost due to terrorism and brave soldiers who have sacrificed their lives for our country. AICWA has confirmed their strict and complete restrictions with Pakistani artists, filmmakers, and financiers working in India.”
Music industry also under fire
Association did not stop at actors. It also criticized Indian music companies and singers to continue working with Pakistani artists despite the ongoing tension. “It is unfortunate that many Indian music companies continue to promote Pakistani artists, which gives them constant work and performance. Many Indian singers also share stages with these artists globally, ignore the nation’s sentiments. Aicwa asks these companies and individuals to support Pakistani talents and stand up with the nation.”
‘Abir Gulal’ makers also slammed
The film ‘Abir Gulal’, which also includes Favad Khan, also hit the fire. AICWA exploded producers to cast a Pakistani actor after the previous terrorist attacks, such as the Pulwama incident in 2019, where several Indian soldiers were killed. “Aicwa strongly condemned the filmmakers, makers and actors of the film ‘Abir Gulal’ to cast Pakistani actor Favad Khan despite the Pulwama attack, where many Indian soldiers were martyred … It is an insult to the sacrifices made by our brave soldiers.”
‘Nation First’, Aikava says
This statement ended with a strong message for everyone in the Indian entertainment world, “Indian artists and filmmakers will have to decide whether they will stand with their nation or continue to join with those who openly oppose it. Those who insult our country’s freedom of speech, they should not be pregnant to work in our industry.” The nation must be firmly, “with the nation firmly,” should be firmly, “with the nation.See more:After India, Pakistani artists, YouTube channels and Instagram accounts of actors like Hania Aamir ban the accounts, Pakistan draws Indian songs from its radio stations.
Meanwhile, Bollywood stars have shown strong support for the Indian armed forces. Alia Bhatt, Akshay Kumar, Shahid Kapoor, Ayushman Khurrana and Ajay Devgan praised the forces for their calm and careful views. Actress Kangana Ranaut showed her support for the Indian Armed Forces after successful attacks under ‘Operation Sindoor’. On his X handle, he wrote, “Operation Sindoor: Zero Tolerance to Terror. Indian armed forces launched a precise mission, Operation Sindoor; 9 terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan -occupied Jammu and Kashmir Nutrition (SIC).”The ‘Emergency’ actress also shared a video clip of a deadly terrorist attack in Pahgam on 22 April, as well as a part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech, where she promised to give a strong and appropriate reply to Pakistan.
