Since the barbaric Uri attack, where 19 of our soldiers lost their lives, while sleeping. Ever since then our government has been trying to isolate Pakistan in the world — politically, militarily and economically. While the government is making such efforts, it is clear that there’s an undeclared state of war. While our Jawans are fighting Pakistan on the border, how can the citizens of Pakistan be allowed to work in India?
Pakistan keeps on committing acts of terror, even threatening us with nuclear attacks and the splintering of Kashmir, how can we do business with that country? It is the duty of all the citizens to support its government’s strategy! In such a situation, the Pakistan artists shouldn’t be allowed to work in India. Many actors, producers, directors shared their views on whether Pakistani actors should be allowed to act in Indian films or not? Nana Patekar made it clear that nation comes first and then all other things.
The cinema Owners and exhibitors association have decided in a meeting today that no films with Pakistani artists will be screened, not even in single screens. This boycott by Cinema Owners and Exhibitors association will be applicable on all films that have Pakistani actors, musicians, technicians. Irrespective of the fact whether the film has already been shot or is in the midway.
Karan Johar’s Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and Shah Rukh Khan’s Raees might not hit the screens. These movies are being majorly attacked in the media for starring Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan. MNS has already made clear that they won’t allow Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and Raees to be released in Maharashtra. However, The board has already imposed a ban on the movie in 4 states – Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa and parts of Karnataka.
Earlier Raees producer Ritesh Sidhwani was quoted saying:
I’d only say 1 thing.I have shot with @TheMahiraKhan for 45 days and finished the film.i hope that clarifies things.
That’s not all, Shah Rukh Khan’s starrer ”Dear Zindagi’ too might face the boycott for starring Ali Zafar in a major role.