Shaan has spoken, again. The Pakistani actor — who has earlier made some controversial statements on social media — has this time called out India supporters in Pakistan following Shiv Sena’s threats to Pakistani artists and players.
“Where are all the Pro Indian supporters? Can’t seem to find them on social media to comment on the ongoing Indian Shiv Sena attacks on Pakistans talent .
From Ghulam Ali to Mekaal Hassan band, from the book launch of Kasuri to the attack on our cricket representatives.
Now you will know why there are Borders and now you will see them clearly.” he wrote in his Facebook post.
The actor is known for speaking out against Pakistani performers collaborating with Indian filmmakers, namely Ali Zafar and Fawad Khan.
But this time his Facebook status followed the Hindu extremist organisation’s pledge to not let Fawad and Mahira promote their films in India.
Mahira’s debut Bollywood film Raees is set to be released on Eid next year and features India’s biggest star — Shah Rukh Khan. Fawad’s filmAe Dil Hai Mushkil is being directed by Karan Johar. Its cast includes Bollywood A-listers Ranbir Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai and Anushka Sharma. Pakistani actor Imran Abbas also has a special appearance in the film.
“We have taken a stand not to allow any Pakistani actor, cricketer or performer to step on Maharashtra soil,” Emirates 24/7 quoted Akshay Bardapurkar, a top Shiv Sena leader as saying.
Earlier, Pakistani ghazal singer Ghulam Ali, The Mekaal Hasan Band and Atif Aslam’s concerts were cancelled following protests by Shiv Sena.
Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar too had to cut short their stay in India and return to Pakistan due to threats from the Hindu extremist’s organisation.
