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News18
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Mawra Hocane's Instagram Blocked Again, Was Visible In India Due To 'Technical Error'
Last Updated: On July 1, Instagram users in India noticed that they could see Mawra's handle, which was banned a couple of months back after the tensions between India and Pakistan escalated. Pakistani actress Mawra Hocane's Instagram account has been suspended in India once again. On Thursday, social media users in India noticed that they were unable to access Mawra's handle. Instead, it reads a message which states, 'Account not available in India. This is because we complied with a legal request to restrict this content." Besides Mawra Hocane, Instagram handles of other Pakistani actors, including Yumna Zaidi, Danish Taimoor and Ahad Raza Mir have also been suspended once again. On July 1, Instagram users in India noticed that they could see Mawra's handle, which was banned a couple of months back after the tensions between India and Pakistan escalated. While Mawra's account was visible, Instagram handles of other Pakistani artists, including Mahira Khan, Hania Aamir, Atif Aslam and Fawad Khan, remained 'unavailable". However, if a report by Hindustan Times is to be believed, officials familiar with the matter clarified that the temporary visibility was due to a technical error. Mawra gained popularity in India after she starred in the 2016 Bollywood film Sanam Teri Kasam alongside Harshvardhan Rane. However, after the shocking terror attack in Pahalgam in April this year, which killed 26 people, the tensions between India and Pakistan escalated, following which the Indian government announced a complete ban on Pakistani artists and banned their Instagram accounts in the country. Later, Mawra was also removed from the sequel of Sanam Teri Kasam. Harshvardhan Rane had also issued a statement on Instagram, in which he revealed that he would refuse to be a part of Sanam Teri Kasam 2 if the producers went ahead with the same cast. '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," he had written. However, the makers later announced that Mawra has been removed from the film's franchise. 'Mawra definitely nahi hai (Mawra is definitely not a part of it)," the film's directors Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru told Hindi Rush. First Published: July 03, 2025, 17:10 IST
India Today
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Mawra Hocane, Saba Qamar's Instagram handles reappear amid Pak artists ban in India
The Instagram handles of several Pakistani artists reappeared in India amid tensions with Pakistan. The profiles of Mawra Hocane, Saba Qamar, Ahad Raza Mir, Yumna Zaidi, and Danish Taimoor are now visible to Indian social media the wake of the ban on Pakistani artists and content in India, post Pahalgam attack (April 22) in Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistani Instagram handles and YouTube channels are once again accessible in India. Apart from Pakistani actors, YouTube channels like Hum TV, ARY Digital and Har Pal Geo can now be streamed by Indian YouTube users. The Instagram handles of Pakistani celebrities like Mawra Hocane, Saba Qamar, Ahad Raza Mir and Yumna Zaidi reappeared in India. (Credit: Instagram/mawrellous/sabaqamarzaman/yumnazaidiofficial/ahadrazamir) advertisementDespite Mawra, Saba and other actors' Instagram accounts being visible in India, some Pakistani artists remain restricted. The handles of Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, and Hania Aamir continue to be inaccessible from India. When you click on their accounts from India, a message emerges which reads, "Account not available in India. This is because we complied with a legal request to restrict this content." Pakistani YouTube channles like Hum TV, Ary Digital and Har Pal Geo are now accesible in India. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is yet to make an official statement on whether the ban has been lifted or is it a glitch in Instagram's tensions between India and Pakistan started escalating after the April 22 attack in Pahalgam by Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, which claimed 26 innocent social media handles of several Pakistani artistes were banned in India as a mark of protest. Later, Indian Defence Forces conducted precision strikes across nine terrorist camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as part of Operation actors like Mawra and Fawad came forward to condemn India's Operation Sindoor. After Mawra's comments, her 'Saman Teri Kasam' co-star Harshwardhan Rane spoke about not working in 'Sanam Teri Kasam 2', if she was to be cast opposite him. He said, "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."Due to nationwide sentiments and sensitivity about national interest, recently, actor Diljit Dosanjh also faced criticism for working alongside Hania in 'Sardaarji 3'.The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) demanded a ban on Diljit.- EndsMust Watch
The Hindu
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Pakistani actor Mawra Hocane's Instagram account accessible in India after two-month ban
Pakistani actor Mawra Hocane's Instagram account is visible in India, two months after a ban. The actor's account was banned amid tensions between India and Pakistan. On July 01, 2025 (Tuesday), Instagram users said that they were able to see her profile. Her account was banned following the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir that killed 26 tourists. Mawra rose to fame in India with the romantic drama Sanam Teri Kasam (2016). The Harshvardhan Rane-starrer enjoyed a terrific run in theatres during its re-release earlier this year. The actor criticised India's Operation Sindoor, terming it a cowardly act. Mawra was slammed by Indians for her comments. Due to the controversy, the actor was dropped from the sequel of Sanam Teri Kasam. ALSO READ:Pakistan actor Hania Aamir breaks silence on Pahalgam terror attack: Assigning blame without proof deepens divides After the Pahalgam attack, the Indian government banned Pakistani artists, blocking their social media account in India. While Mawra's account is visible, the Instagram account of celebrities such as Mahira Khan, Atif Aslam and Hania Aamir continue to remain banned in India.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
After India ban, Mawra Hocane's Instagram account reappears: Which Pakistani celebs are back online?
No Clear Policy Shift Yet Impact on Mawra's Career Pakistani actress Mawra Hocane 's Instagram account is once again visible to Indian users, months after it was blocked in the wake of strained diplomatic relations between India and Pakistan. The restrictions were put in place following a terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, in April 2025, which led to the deaths of at least 26 civilians, primarily Hindu tourists. The ban had made social media profiles of several Pakistani celebrities inaccessible to users in Mawra's account has now become accessible, other prominent Pakistani celebrities such as Mahira Khan, Fawad Khan, Hania Aamir, Atif Aslam, and Wahaj Ali remain unavailable. Their Instagram pages continue to display a restriction message for Indian users, indicating compliance with legal this development, there has been no official clarification from either Meta or Indian authorities regarding the criteria used to restore visibility to some accounts. It remains unclear whether this is an isolated move or part of a phased rollback. Several other Pakistani actors, including Yumna Zaidi, Danish Taimoor, Saba Qamar, and Ahad Raza Mir, have also seen their profiles restored, though the overall approach appears original block was part of a larger digital crackdown following the terror attack, which was claimed by a Pakistan-based extremist group. The Indian government had responded by banning Pakistani artists from working in the Indian entertainment industry. This was accompanied by advisories to OTT platforms and digital services to immediately stop streaming Pakistan-origin content, ranging from films and web series to music and podcasts. These actions were supported by provisions under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, Hocane had first gained fame in India through her role in the 2016 Bollywood film Sanam Teri Kasam, where she starred alongside Harshvardhan Rane. However, due to the recent diplomatic fallout, she was removed from the sequel. Actor Harshvardhan Rane had publicly declared that he would not return for Sanam Teri Kasam 2 if the original cast was retained, citing concerns over the political climate and statements related to his this, the film's directors confirmed her removal, stating that she would not be part of the upcoming sequel. The production team has since moved forward with casting some users in India can now view selected Pakistani profiles again, the overall digital restrictions remain largely intact. Many fans are still waiting for access to the profiles of their favorite stars, with no clear indication of whether additional accounts will be unblocked. The situation reflects the broader diplomatic tension between the two nations, where entertainment and digital media have become collateral elements of geopolitical of now, Mawra Hocane's restored visibility stands as a limited exception rather than a shift in policy, with the future of cross-border digital access still uncertain.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- 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. '
