While on the other side we see different reactions pouring in from Bollywood celebrities . Some are talking against it and some show support for Pakistani artists. Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya who has made comments against Pakistani artists in the past says, “Don’t call these Pakistani people artists. They are professionals who make money in our country. They don’t have any platform in their country, no studio, no production house, no glamour and no events. They are using our industry and they have nothing to offer us. Even a struggler won’t go to Pakistan to make his career.”
Producer Vashu Bhagnani however feels, “We should understand that patriotic sentiments are hurt since our countrymen have been killed. If some people feel curbing Pakistani artists will make a difference, let’s stop it for a couple of years and see what changes.”
Sharing a similar kind off opinion, singer Kailash Kher who performed in Pakistan in 2012, says, “Banning or sending artists back to Pakistan won’t serve any purpose, unless they are provoking any unpleasant emotions. Nobody belonging to the field of art is spreading hatred.
He further adds, “People in Pakistan are equally kind, art-loving and full of humanity. It’s the uneducated lot, who can be easily influenced, that becomes the trouble.”
MNS has also mentioned that Indian filmmakers are casting Pakistani actors in Hindi films, while on the other hand our films don’t even get easily released in Pakistan and often face bans. Rubbishing these Bhagnani points, “We all know Bajrangi Bhaijaan was a bigger hit in Pakistan than it was even in India. So their artistes working in our industry is not a problem, issue is terrorism.”
Bhattacharya adds, “I think MNS should not threaten stars but those people who invite them to work in India. People like Bhatts and Johars are encouraging them. They are the dirtiest people in this industry. Pakistani film industry is thriving on Bollywood’s name. They have their head office in Mumbai.”
Even social media platform like Twitter was filled with reactions on the issue
