MNS ban

'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

Pakistani artistes controversy: Mumbai film festival 2016 will not screen Pak movies

The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena had earlier warned Pakistani actors to quit India and said it would not let movies -- including 'ADHM' and 'Raees' -- to release.

Oct 17, 2016, 14:44 PM IST

Digvijay Singh extends support to Pakistani actors, says they are 'unnecessarily being hounded'

Cinema Owners and Exhibitors Association of India (COEAI) on Friday announced that movies featuring Pakistani actors - starting with Karan Johar's forthcoming "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" - won't be screened in single screen theatres in Maharashtra, Goa and Gujarat. 

Oct 15, 2016, 14:11 PM IST

Film industry slams cinema owners association's ban on films with Pakistani artistes

Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt, actors Om Puri and Piyush Mishra have said it is unfair to ban the films, starring Pakistani artistes, which are ready for release, after cinema owners association decided to not screen movies with actors from the neighbouring country.

Oct 14, 2016, 18:07 PM IST

Pakistani artistes controversy: Here's what Shaan has to say

Amid the debate over the demand for ban of Pakistani actors in India after the Uri terror attack, playback singer Shaan says the artiste exchange won't be missed much.

Oct 09, 2016, 15:07 PM IST

Pakistani artistes controversy: Fawad Khan's statement on ban garners mixed reactions

Amidst fans from both sides of the border continuing to wage the virtual war and all other things considered, the sunny side is that the IMPPA has reportedly allowed Fawad Khan starrer `Ae Dil Hai Mushkil` to release nationwide. 

Oct 08, 2016, 11:37 AM IST

Kajol 'proud' of hubby Ajay Devgn’s stand of not working with Pakistani artistes

Salman Khan and Karan Johar had said banning Pakistani artistes from working in Bollywood was not a solution but there are many in the industry who have supported such a move in the wake of rising tension between the two countries. 

Oct 08, 2016, 11:06 AM IST

Will Ajay Devgn work with Pakistani artistes? Here's what he said

With this, Ajay has become the first B-Town biggie to maintain a safe distance from Pakistani artistes.

Oct 07, 2016, 15:38 PM IST

After Shafqat Amanat Ali, Mawra Hocane condemns terror attack; other Pakistani stars still silent!

Bollywood has been divided on the issue. Salman Khan, Karan Johar, Anurag Kashyap, Hansal Mehta, Om Puri and Nagesh Kukunoor are among those who have opposed the ban while celebrities like Randeep Hooda, Sonali Bendre have backed it.

Oct 07, 2016, 14:51 PM IST

Salman Khan is ashamed to show loyalty to India, says Abhijeet Bhattacharya – Know why

Bollywood singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya on Saturday lashed out at Bollywood superstar Salman Khan for supporting Pakistani artistes. In order to express his emotions, the 57-year-old vocalist took to twitter to criticise Salman's recent statement in heavy words.

Oct 02, 2016, 09:20 AM IST

Indian film association passes resolution to ban Pakistani artistes, technicians in India

The Indian Motion Pictures Producers' Association (IMPPA) on Friday announced it has decided to ban Pakistani artistes and technicians from working in India until the hostilities between the two countries subside.

Sep 30, 2016, 12:30 PM IST

Amul's 'Fawad Thinking' ad on MNS ban is what you MUST SEE this morning!

Just when MNS and other political groups are demanding a ban on all things Pakistani, we have Amul's take on it. The dairy cooperative always nails it with its absolute 'to the point' advertisements on various pressing issues.

Sep 29, 2016, 11:45 AM IST

Pakistani film industry may suffer 70% loss if Indo-Pak ties worsen

Pakistan's film industry fears it may suffer a 70 per cent business loss if Indo-Pak ties worsen and Bollywood films are banned in the country. The fear among the industry people has been growing as they feel if the situation does not improve, there would be calls to ban Indian films eventually.

Sep 28, 2016, 14:41 PM IST

Pakistani actors already home before MNS threat to leave India

All Pakistani actors including Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan left India, for personal reasons, even before Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) threatened to push them out in the wake of the Uri terror attack.

Sep 27, 2016, 20:40 PM IST

After no 'Pakistani TV shows', Zindagi rebrands itself with local dramas

 Zindagi, which became popular for bringing stories from Pakistan on Indian small screen, is now coming up with new Indian and Turkish dramas after announcing discontinuation of shows from the neighbouring country.

Sep 27, 2016, 19:41 PM IST