‘No Indian artist will collaborate with any Pakistani expertise’ – Firstpost

Not too long ago, netizens slammed Pakistani actors Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan for condemning ‘Operation Sindoor’.

The actor wrote- “My deepest condolences to the households of these injured and killed on this shameful assault. I pray for the souls of the deceased and power for his or her family members within the days to return.”

Khan added, “A respectful request to all: cease stoking the flames with rabble-rousing phrases. It’s not well worth the lives of harmless individuals. Might higher sense prevail. InshaAllah. Pakistan Zindabad!”

Netizens react

The Indian customers on social media slammed the actor and stated he shouldn’t be allowed to behave in India.

One wrote- ‘ Operation Sindoor simply gave them a actuality test—India isn’t your playground, Have a look at the audacity of those individuals, praying to their god as if divinity will swoop in to save lots of the wrongdoers—newsflash, karma doesn’t care about your duas if you’re on the incorrect facet of humanity!’

The All Indian Cine Employees Affiliation (AICWA) has now condemned Fawad and Mahira’s feedback. The affiliation stated their remarks had been “disrespectful to the nation” and “an insult to the courageous troopers who sacrificed their lives for the nation.”

The assertion learn, “The statements aren’t simply disrespectful to our nation but additionally an insult to the numerous harmless lives misplaced attributable to terrorism and the courageous troopers who sacrificed their lives for our nation. AICWA reaffirms its strict and full ban on Pakistani artists, filmmakers, and financiers working in India. No Indian artist will collaborate with any Pakistani expertise, nor will any international platform be shared with them.”

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All Indian Cine Employees Affiliation (AICWA) Strongly Condemns Anti-India Statements by Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan

Mumbai, India – The All Indian Cine Employees Affiliation (AICWA) strongly condemns the anti-India statements made by Pakistani actress Mahira Khan and… pic.twitter.com/pEjqzAgy8a

— All Indian Cine Employees Affiliation (@AICWAOfficial) Might 7, 2025

It continued, “It’s time for the Indian movie trade to grasp that blindly supporting these artists underneath the pretext of artwork is a betrayal of nationwide satisfaction. Some people in our trade proceed to indicate sympathy and assist for Pakistani artists, ignoring the emotions of our nation. AICWA urges these people to cease supporting those that overtly disrespect India. This isn’t nearly artwork—it’s about standing along with your nation throughout crucial moments. Our nation should come first.”