Fawad Khan was all ready to make his comeback in Bollywood in the film Abir Glaal. However, the association of Pakistani actors in the film has infuriated social media users following the fatal terrorist attacks on Pahargam. Among this, an old interview with Dia Mirza, who spoke positively about Fawad Khan's comeback, went viral. The actress took her to her social media accounts and issued a clarification in her statement.
Stop misrepresentation of fact: Dia Mirza responds to her comments on Fawad Khan's comeback
A few days before Pahargam's attack, amid the explosion of Fawad Khan's promotion Abir GlaarDia Mirza was actively talking about the comeback of the Pakistani actor in Bollywood. Speaking to media around the country, the actress claimed that art is a “medium of peace.” She also added that she was looking at Fawad Khan's starrer, and that she hoped it would open the door for further collaboration.
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However, the day after Pahargam's attack, Deer Mirza took her to her Instagram account to condemn the terrorist acts. She demanded justice from the victims and the harshest punishment from the perpetrators. On April 24, Dia Mirza shared her Instagram account and urged the publication to stop misquoting her. She writes: “I will stop misrepresenting facts with media members. I interviewed my film on April 10th, and quoted it long before this horrifying terrorist attack.
Sources close to the Ministry of Information confirmed the starler of Fawad Khan Abir Glaar I can't see the light of India's daylight. The ministry is also working to tighten the utter ban on Pakistani artists and crew in the film industry. This comes after a massive backlash against Bollywood filmmakers who have repeatedly collaborated with Pakistani actors.
