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Pakistani artistes controversy

Mom: Sridevi cries as she talks about her Pakistani co-stars Adnan Siddiqui and Sajal Ali

Nawazuddin Siddiqui has made a special appearance in 'Mom'.

Jul 12, 2017, 13:53 PM IST

Would love to work in Pakistani films, shows: Paresh Rawal

Stressing that artistes and cricketers are not the ones who throw bombs, actor-politician Paresh Rawal says he would love to work in Pakistani serials and films.

Jun 06, 2017, 18:53 PM IST

Sudden ban on Pakistani artists unfair: Rishi Kapoor

The Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA) had banned Pakistani actors, singers and technicians from working on Indian films in the wake of Uri attacks and the volatile situation in Kashmir.

Feb 01, 2017, 20:23 PM IST

Pakistani actors get Indian visa to shoot for Sridevi starrer

The two are playing important roles in the flick which is slated to release in May this year.

Jan 23, 2017, 13:52 PM IST

Pakistani cinemas gear up to embrace Bollywood again?

It all started last year when the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) gave a 48-hour ultimatum to all Pakistani cine and tele-artistes to quit India or face consequences in the wake of the September 18 Uri terror attack that killed 19 Indian soldiers.

Jan 18, 2017, 14:05 PM IST

Pakistani artistes controversy: We haven't broken any law, says Farhan Akhtar on 'Raees'

Filmmaker Farhan Akhtar, whose upcoming production "Raees" stars Pakistani actress Mahira Khan, says he is not worried about any opposition to its release as they have not "broken any law".

Nov 08, 2016, 16:53 PM IST

'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' controversy: No one needs to give proof of their patriotism, says Pahlaj Nihalani

CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani says it is wrong to demand a proof of someone's patriotism. Director Karan Johar recently made a video appeal to those protesting the release of his directorial venture because it has Pakistani actor Fawad Khan. He said he was a patriot and wouldn't cast Pakistani artistes in future.

Oct 23, 2016, 13:40 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

Pakistani artistes controversy: Here's what Farhan Akhtar has to say

While the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) issued an ultimatum to Pakistani artistes to quit India, the Indian Motion Picture Producers Association passed a resolution asking producers to avoid working with talent from Pakistan.
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Oct 22, 2016, 09:07 AM 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

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

Protest likely against Pakistani film at MAMI film festival

A city-based social organisation is irked with MAMI Mumbai Film Festival organisers for selecting a Pakistani film to be showcased at the upcoming event, and plans to protest the same for which it has sought police permission.

Oct 16, 2016, 16:31 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