Fawad Khan

Where nationalism is concerned, I don't think Bollywood is divided: Ajay Devgn

On October 28, "Shivaay" will clash at the box office with filmmaker Karan Johar's "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil", which is currently in news for featuring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan.

Oct 22, 2016, 15:39 PM IST

'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' row: Raj Thackeray says Rs 5 crore 'penance' for signing Pakistani artistes

The MNS has been agitating for the past fortnight against the film on grounds that it has Pakistani actor, Fawad Khan, and had vowed not to permit its scheduled release on October 28.

Oct 22, 2016, 13:02 PM IST

`Ae Dil Hai Mushkil` controversy: Pahlaj Nihalani lashes out at film associations backing MNS

For the unversed, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) after imposing a ban on Pakistani artistes working in India has also threatened to vandalize the theaters exhibiting ADHM as the movie stars Pakistani actor Fawad Khan in a cameo. 

Oct 22, 2016, 12:28 PM IST

Producers Guild not to work with Pakistani artistes in future, MNS allows release of Karan Johar's 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'

Trouble for 'ADHM' began when the debate about letting Pakistani artistes working in India sparked off, following the September 18 Uri attack which killed 19 Indian soldiers in Jammu and Kashmir. The attack was followed by surgical attacks that India conducted across the LoC.

Oct 22, 2016, 10:16 AM IST

'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' row: Raj Thackeray, Karan Johar meet Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis

Karan recently broke his silence about the forthcoming film, which will release on October 28, and said that he is hurt on being labelled 'anti-national' ahead of the release of his directorial and production venture 'ADHM'. 

Oct 22, 2016, 09:31 AM IST

I am completely against banning Pakistani actors in India​: Dibakar Banerjee

Filmmaker Dibakar Banerjee says he is not in favour of banning Pakistani actors from working in India.

Oct 21, 2016, 18:07 PM IST

'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' release: I stand with Bollywood, why punish Pakistani artistes, says Digvijay Singh

Senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh has extended his full support to the Bollywood film fraternity, saying that Pakistani artists are being targeted unnecessarily.

Oct 21, 2016, 10:16 AM IST

Pakistani artistes controversy: Ranbir Kapoor is tensed on 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' row, says Ayan Mukherjee

"Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" has been in the eye of controversy since the Uri attack last month, following which various sectors have been demanding a ban on Pakistani artistes from working in India.

Oct 21, 2016, 08:23 AM IST

Unfair to target film involving mostly Indians, says Dia Mirza

Actress-producer Dia Mirza says that it is unfair to a target a film like "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" that involves 99 per cent Indian crew members.

Oct 20, 2016, 19:35 PM IST

No blanket ban on Pakistani artistes in view of prevailing atmosphere: MEA

The controversy surrounding ban on Pakistani artistes working in India has taken the country by storm, with recently Pakistan Electronic Media Regulator (PEMRA) also banning all Indian content on television and radio.

Oct 20, 2016, 19:10 PM IST

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil row: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis assures smooth release of Karan Johar directorial

Amidst the boiling controversy surrounding the release of Karan Johar's 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil', Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today assured the filmmaker that the state government will ensure smooth release of his directorial project. 

Oct 20, 2016, 18:13 PM IST

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil: Rajnath Singh assures support to Karan Johar's team post MNS threat

The MNS had threatened to stall the release of  Karan Johar’s #ADHM because it features Pakistani artist Fawad Khan.

Oct 20, 2016, 12:57 PM IST

'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' in trouble: 'Allahabadi Goonda' Markandey Katju hits out at Raj Thackeray's party, dares MNS for a 'dangal'

Former supreme Court justice Markandey Katju has now targeted Raj Thackeray's party MNS over its threat to block the release of Karan Johar's ADHM.

Oct 20, 2016, 09:28 AM IST

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil: Karan Johar “stressed out”

After remaining tight-lipped for several days despite massive protests, Karan Johar, clarified his stand on the issue a couple of days back.

Oct 20, 2016, 08:22 AM IST

Telangana: BJP MLA Raja Singh asks cinema halls not to screen 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'

Telangana BJP MLA Raja Singh has opposed screening of upcoming Bollywood film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil', starring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan.

Oct 19, 2016, 16:20 PM IST

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil: MNS continues protests against Karan Johar; says won’t allow film’s release

The MNS led by Raj Thackeray protested against the release of Karan Johar’s Ae Dil Hai Mushkil on Wednesday outside a Mumbai multiplex.

Oct 19, 2016, 14:28 PM IST

'ADHM' controversy: Karan Johar won't work with Pakistani actors, says 'country comes first'

However, he also appealed that the efforts of his 300-member Indian crew must be considered before hindering the release of the love saga, which faces a vandalism threat from right-wing Hindu outfits amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan.

Oct 18, 2016, 18:04 PM IST

Anurag Kashyap's angry tweets to Prime Minister: Did not ask Narendra Modi to apologise, says director

Hitting out at the media for playing with his statement for "headlines", Kashyap took to his Facebook page for a lengthy post and said "it is unfortunate that I have to explain my intention behind my tweet, because others and my industry colleagues have to suffer for me having an opinion".

Oct 18, 2016, 16:42 PM IST

'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' makers meet top cop for security to screen film

Amid veiled threat by MNS of vandalism at multiplexes if they screen Karan Johar's "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" for featuring a Pakistani actor, the film's producers today met Mumbai's top police officials seeking protection for the theatres to screen it.

Oct 18, 2016, 15:39 PM IST