Sooraj Pancholi Explains Why Pakistani Actors Must Not Be Allowed In Bollywood
Sooraj Pancholi says India has enough actors of its own and therefore does not need any support of Pakistani artists.
Pakistani actor Fawad Khan's Bollywood comeback isn't happening. While he was gearing up for his return to Bollywood with Abir Gulaal, a terror attack in Pahalgam resulted in a complete ban on Pakistani artists in India. It has already been revealed that Abir Gulaal, also co-starring Vaani Kapoor, will not be released in India. While Bollywood actors have also come out in support of their nation, Sooraj Pancholi has also explained why Pakistani actors must not be allowed in the Indian film industry.
In a recent interview, Sooraj Pancholi argued that India has enough actors of its own and therefore does not need any support from Pakistani artists. He also stated that while Pakistani actors get money from India, they pay taxes in their country, which is then used to make arms and ammunition.
'I think we have enough actors over here. Also, if actors are coming in from there and they are getting paid by us and going back and paying taxes in their country, the same taxes are being used to make bullets. The same tax money is used for ammunition. Why are we paying for their bullets? I see it like that. When the time is right, hopefully, one day, when peace will prevail, we'll make movies together. But when peace isn't there, it can't happen," he told Bollywood Bubble.
Meanwhile, the Government of India also issued an advisory to OTT platforms, media streaming services, and intermediaries regarding content originating from Pakistan. All streaming platforms have been advised to discontinue Pakistan-origin content, including films, web series, songs, and podcasts, with immediate effect. The advisory references the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, highlighting that publishers must avoid content that affects India's sovereignty and integrity.
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