Pulwama attack: Film organisations ban Pakistani artists in India
New Delhi : The All Indian Cine Workers Association has announced a complete ban on the Pakistani artists in India; releasing an order it said that a stringent action will be taken against those who will be found working with Pakistan based artists.
“All Indian Cine Workers Association strongly condemns brutal terrorist attack on our soldiers at Pulwama district in Jammu and Kashmir. Our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. AICWA stands with nation in confronting such terror and inhumanity. Were officially announcing a total ban on Pakistani Actors and Artists working in Film Industry. Still if any organisation insist on working with Pakistani Artists will be banned by AICWA and a strong action will be taken against them. Nation comes first, we stand with our nation,” the notice read.
The notice comes a couple of days after Pulwama terror strike in which over 40 CRPF personnel were martyered.
All India Cine Workers Association announce a total ban on Pakistani actors and artists working in the film industry. #PulwamaAttack pic.twitter.com/QpSMUg9r8b
— ANI (@ANI) February 18, 2019
Actor Ajay Devgn also announced on Monday that his latest film Total Dhamaal will not release in Pakistan. “In light of the current situation, the team of ‘Total Dhamaal’ has decided to not release the film in Pakistan,” Devgn tweeted.
Earlier, he had condemned the attack in a tweet.
“Horrible and disgusting. Anger can’t be put into words. #KashmirTerrorAttack,” Devgn had tweeted.
