pakistani artists controversy

'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

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

'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

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

West Bengal exhibitors feel COEAI's decision to boycott Pakistani artistes 'unfair'

Film exhibitors in West Bengal on Friday termed the decision by a cinema owners' body not to screen movies starring Pakistani artistes in four states as "unfair" as it would have an adverse impact on the financial health of production houses.

Oct 15, 2016, 10:43 AM IST

Government of India has no issue giving visas to Pakistan artistes: Home Ministry

The statement comes after the Cinema Owners and Exhibitors Association of India on Friday announced it will not allow release of films with Pakistani artistes in single screens in Maharashtra, Goa and Gujarat.

Oct 14, 2016, 17:31 PM IST

Pakistani artistes controversy: Aditya Roy Kapur to replace Fawad Khan in Salman Khan’s 'Jugalbandi'?

Earlier, it was being said that Saif Ali Khan was the first choice for 'Jugalbandi'. But, he turned down the movie and the project was later offered to the 'Khoobsurat' star.

Oct 12, 2016, 14:13 PM IST

Pakistani artistes controversy: Sangeet Som supporters burn effigy of Salman Khan

Supporters of BJP MLA Sangeet Som burnt an effigy of actor Salman Khan at Khatoli town in Muzaffarnagar for opposing the ban on Pakistani artistes in India.

Oct 08, 2016, 11:51 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

Police complaint against Om Puri for insulting Indian soldiers! - Here's what he said

Om Puri visited Pakistan in August to promote the Pakistani film 'Actor in Law"' in which he plays a key role.

Oct 04, 2016, 15:47 PM IST

Shocking! Om Puri insults Uri martyrs - Details inside

Shocking, isn't it?

Oct 04, 2016, 14:48 PM IST

You won't believe what Abhijeet Bhattacharya tweeted about Karan Johar, Fawad Khan!

Abhijeet's reaction, apparently, came after it was revealed that Fawad won't be featuring on in the opening episode of the new season of 'Koffee with Karan'.

Oct 03, 2016, 15:48 PM IST

Pakistani artistes controversy: Salman Khan needs to be taught a lesson, says Shiv Sena – Read more

The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena was the first to ask Pakistani artistes to leave India. Later, the Indian Motion Pictures Producers Association decided to ban Pakistani artistes from working in Indian movies. 

Oct 01, 2016, 10:31 AM IST

Banning films with Pakistan actors could result in losses for Indian cinema, says CBFC chief Nihalani

Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chief Pahlaj Nihalani has cautioned that while art and culture are subservient to issues of greater national import, Indian cinema could face losses if Pakistani actors are prevented from working in India. 

Oct 01, 2016, 10:08 AM IST