Dia Mirza supports Pak actor Fawad Khan over his Bollywood return
While the Pakistani actor Fawad Khan is all set for his comeback to Bollywood with Abir Gulaal, co-featuring Vaani Kapoor, actress
Dia Mirza weighed in on the subject, expressing her full support for Fawad Khan’s comeback to Bollywood. She articulated that art should not be mixed with hatred and shared her hope for more collaborations with Pakistani artists in the future.
Even as the film has generated buzz for marking Fawad’s return in a romantic role, it has also sparked debate online. Whilst some fans eagerly await his return, others have criticised the move, arguing that Pakistani actors should not be offered a platform in India.
Dia Mirza went on to assert that it’s a political question. She has always believed that art is and should always be the medium of peace and harmony.
We should never, ever allow art and sport to be tangled or mixed with hate. It’s just good that Fawad is back in the film, you know that we will be watching soon. She hopes this leads to many more such opportunities for other collaborations.
The statement by Dia Mirza comes following the terrorist attack on innocent souls who were in Pahalgam on vacation. Her comments should not be interpreted as a response to or commentary on the recent events.
Meanwhile, Fawad Khan has appeared in three Bollywood films including Khoobsurat , Kapoor & Sons and
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil all of which garnered considerable attention owing to his popularity among Indian audiences.
However, the landscape shifted dramatically following the 2016 Uri terror attack. In its aftermath, prominent industry bodies like the Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPA) and the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) announced a ban on Pakistani artists from participating in Indian cinema. Although the Bombay High Court dismissed a petition in 2023 that called for a formalised ban, industry sources maintain that an unofficial freeze on collaborations with Pakistani talent has persisted since 2016.
Currently, Abir Gulaal has also been facing opposition from many including the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS).
News Edit KV Raman
