The stand-off between Pakistan and India has just claimed its first casualty in Bollywood.
The on-going scenario between India and Pakistan has affected a few Bollywood movies featuring Pakistani artists. And one of the major films which is under scanner by various political parties and stands at the verge of getting boycotted by huge numbers is Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Raees’!
Pakistani actress Mahira Khan has been eased out of Shah Rukh Khan-starrer ‘Raees’, due for release on the Republic Day weekend, according to reliable sources.
If the latest rumour in B-town are to be believed, then the makers are now planning to replace Mahira and re-shoot her portions with another actress to ensure that the film avoids getting into unnecessary troubles.
Says a source in the know, “It was a very painful decision for producer Ritesh Sidhwani to take. The pressure to replace her had been building up for months. It reached a crescendo after the Uri attacks. It came to a point where it became impossible to shoot with any Pakistani. People suggested all kinds of solutions to the impasse, including shooting in Dubai. But it didn’t seem viable. Now, Mahira has unfortunately been relieved of her duties.”
A hunt is now on for a Bollywood actress. “The ‘Raees’ team needs to find a new girl in two weeks’ time,” says the source.
Well, it would be interesting to see if these rumors hold any truth. And if they do, then we’re curious to know who’d be the lucky actress!
