New Delhi: Pakistani actors Favad Khan and Mahira Khan are once again facing fresh boycott calls in India with all the Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) and strongly condemning and criticizing the “anti -Indian” statements made by the actors.
In a press release, AICWA claims that the actors have openly criticized India’s “openly criticism”, and claimed that Mahira has labeled India’s military response as a “seriously cowardly” Act, while Clotad Khan focuses on criticizing India’s stance and supporting the partitions “instead of condemning terrorism.
The organization said that the statements were not only derogatory towards our nation, but also insulted in countless innocent lives lost due to terrorism and brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for our country “.
“Aicwa confirms his strict and complete ban on Pakistani artists, filmmakers and financers working in India. No Indian artist will cooperate with any Pakistani talent, nor shared any global platform with them.” They continued.
The statement in this statement urged the Indian necklace to understand that blind support of these artists on the pretext of “Art” is a betrayal of national pride. ”
AICWA strongly condemned the filmmakers, makers and artists of the film “Abir Gulal” to cast Pakistani actor Fawad Khan despite the Pulwama attack and further questioned, “What messages do such filmmakers want to give?”.
Aicwa made a special request to honor the ban from the Indian film industry Aicwa and prioritize the national interest on any so -called “artistic cooperation”.
“Indian artists and filmmakers should decide whether they will stand with their nation or continue to join with those who openly oppose it. Those who insult our country on the pretext of freedom of speech, should not be given the privilege to work in our industry.” The statement ended.
Read his statement here:
media release
All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) strongly condemns anti -India statements by Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan
Mumbai, India-All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) Pakistani actress Mahira Khan and… pic.twitter.com/pejqzagy8a– All Indian Cine Workers Association (@AicwaOFFICIAL) May 7, 2025
On Wednesday, Fawad took on Instagram to condemn retaliation and wrote, “My deepest condolences to the families of the injured in this shameful attack. Zindabad!”
On the other hand, Mahira Khan took her on her Instagram and wrote, “Seriously cowardly !!! Allah can protect our country, better understanding. Amin.”
On Wednesday, the Indian armed forces successfully hit nine terrorist targets, four in Pakistan, including Bahawalpur, Muridke and Sialkot, and Pakistan -occupied Jammu and Kashmir (Pojk) in Pakistan, where 26 tourists were killed in response to the Pahgam attack.
