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Time of India
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- Time of India
Pakistani actress Mawra Hocane's Instagram accessible again in India amid ongoing restrictions on other artists
Pakistani actress Mawra Hocane's Instagram account, blocked in India for nearly two months following the Pahalgam terror attack, has become accessible again. While Mawra's profile is now visible, other Pakistani celebrities like Mahira Khan, Hania Aamir, Atif Aslam, and Fawad Khan remain restricted. The ban was part of India's response to rising tensions between the two countries. Mawra Hocane 's Instagram profile has recently become accessible to users in India after being blocked for several months due to rising India-Pakistan tensions. While fans can now view Mawra's account, other Pakistani celebrities like Mahira Khan , Hania Aamir, Atif Aslam , and Fawad Khan still have their Instagram profiles restricted and unavailable in the country. Rise to Fame in India The actress became well-known in India after her role in the 2016 Bollywood movie 'Sanam Teri Kasam' opposite Harshvardhan Rane . However, following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam this April, which claimed 26 lives, India-Pakistan relations declined. As a result, the Indian government imposed a ban on Pakistani artists and blocked their Instagram accounts within the country. Government Advisory on Pakistani Content The Indian government has directed OTT platforms, streaming services, and digital intermediaries to immediately remove all content from Pakistan. This includes movies, web series, music, and podcasts. The advisory refers to the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, emphasizing that content threatening India's sovereignty and integrity must be avoided by publishers. Mawra's Removal from Sanam Teri Kasam 2 Later, Mawra was eventually dropped from the cast of 'Sanam Teri Kasam 2'. Harshvardhan Rane took to Instagram to express his stance, stating that he would not be part of the sequel if the original cast was retained. He shared, 'While I am grateful for the experience however as things stand, and after reading the direct comments made about my country, I have made a decision to respectfully decline to be a part of 'Sanam Teri Kasam' part 2 if there is any possibility of the previous cast being repeated. '
India.com
3 hours ago
- India.com
Naseeruddin Shah Deletes Support Post For Diljit Dosanjh, Sparks Online Backlash
Mumbai: Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has come under the radar of netizens for deleting his Facebook post in which he defended and supported Diljit Dosanjh amid the 'Sardaar Ji 3' controversy. A section of users took to X to troll the veteran actor for deleting his post just a day after condemning the criticism directed at Dosanjh. One netizen shared the screenshot of Shah's now deleted post and wrote, 'So, Naseeruddin Shah has deleted his post. But he has deleted it only from the social media, not from his mind. He never supported Bharat, and he never will.' Another user trolled the actor, writing, 'Yaad aa gya hoga ki paisa kamane kahan jaayega.' 'Naseeruddin nai post delete kr gya,' wrote a user. One angry Twitterati said, 'Fattu. They only act up when they have the numbers!!' #NaseeruddinShah has been trending on the microblogging site, with several netizens taking digs at the veteran actor. On Monday, the 'Sarfarosh' actor penned a lengthy note where he made religious remarks against those criticizing Diljit Dosanjh's collaboration with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in the film 'Sardaar Ji 3'. Defending the actor, Shah stated that Diljit was not the one responsible for casting Hania Aamit in the movie. In his now deleted post, he wrote, 'I stand Firmly With Diljit. The dirty tricks deptt of Jumla Party has been awaiting a chance to attack him. They think they've got it at last. He was not responsible for the casting of the film, the director was. But no one knows who he is whereas Diljit is known the world over, and he agreed to the cast because his mind is not poisoned.' 'What these goons want is to put an end to personal interaction between the people of India and Pakistan. I have close relatives and some dear friends there and no one can stop me from meeting them or sending them love whenever i feel like it. And my response to those who will say 'Go to Pakistan' is Go To Kailasa.' Before this, Diljit Dosanjh received support from his 'Amar Singh Chamkila' director Imtiaz Ali, who praised the actor-singer for his authenticity, stating that Diljit is not someone who pretends or fakes things. While several celebrities have come forward in support of Diljit, a few, like television actress Rupali Ganguly, have expressed their disagreement and spoken out against him.
Hindustan Times
3 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Pakistani actor Mawra Hocane's Instagram account visible in India after a two-month ban
Pakistani actor Mawra Hocane's Instagram account has become accessible again for users in India, months after it was banned amid rising tensions between the two countries. On Tuesday, several Instagram users reported being able to view her profile, which had previously been restricted following the April terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives. Pakistani actress Mawra Hocane's Instagram account has become accessible again for users in India.(Instagram/mawrellous) In the wake of the attack, the Indian government imposed a complete ban on Pakistani artists across media platforms, which included blocking their social media handles within the country. While Mawra's account has now resurfaced, Instagram profiles of other Pakistani celebrities like Mahira Khan, Atif Aslam, Fawad Khan, and Hania Aamir remain inaccessible in India. Mawra Hocane's account is visible in India. Mawra had drawn backlash d when she criticised India's Operation Sindoor in a social media post, calling it 'cowardly.' The remark intensified public outrage and led to industry-level distancing from the actor. Mawra shares Sanam Teri Kasam reel Interestingly, just hours before her account became visible again, Mawra had shared a fan-made reel on her Instagram story, showcasing her looks from the 2016 Bollywood film Sanam Teri Kasam, the project that had initially catapulted her to fame in India. A screengrab of Mawra's Instagram stories. Mawra removed from Sanam Teri Kasam sequel Mawra has since been dropped from the upcoming sequel to Sanam Teri Kasam. Co-star Harshvardhan Rane publicly stated that he would not return for the sequel if the original cast remained unchanged. 'While I am grateful for the experience, however, as things stand, and after reading the direct comments made about my country, I have made a decision to respectfully decline to be a part of Sanam Teri Kasam Part 2 if there is any possibility of the previous cast being repeated,' Harshvardhan wrote on his Instagram. Directors Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru later confirmed her removal from the franchise, saying, 'Mawra definitely nahi hai (Mawra is definitely not a part of it).'
