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Farah Khan doesn't think Bollywood needs Pakistani actors

Farah Khan doesn't think Bollywood needs Pakistani actors

I would definitely prefer to take somebody from my country for my movies, said the Happy New Year director
09 Oct, 2016

Farah Khan doesn't know what the big fuss about Pakistani actors is.

At a recent event in New Delhi, the Happy New Year director was asked her take on the ban on Pakistani artists and her point of view was clear.

"I think from now on, if you are saying we should not work with them, I say we have enough talent in our country and we should work with people from our country," Farah said.

"What do we don’t have that they have? I think we are far better. So, we would work with our people. I would definitely prefer to take somebody from my country for my movies.”

However, coming to her Bollywood buds Karan Johar and Shah Rukh Khan's rescue, she said that the ban should not extend to films that have completed production.

Also read: Shah Rukh Khan, Karan Johar face threat for casting Pakistani actors in their films

“I think there are a handful people, not even handful but may be two people we are talking about. They are not important in the scheme of things. When they did those movies, it wasn’t illegal to have Pakistani actors working in Indian movies. The movies were shot at considerable expense and hard work, I don’t think it is fair to ban those movies."

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Desi cultures Oct 09, 2016 10:13am
Farah khan is right,but unfortunately the film makers in India are superstitious ,and they believe their film could flop if they do not include a Pak actor,actress,or atleast a Pak singer. And fortunately Pak celebrities are earning fortunes by their good luck.
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Abdullah Oct 09, 2016 10:20am
Racist....
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art kp Oct 09, 2016 10:23am
I don't remember when I last watched a Bollywood movie as I never liked a circus with clowns running around like idiots or be a spectator to watch stupidity .
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Prateik Oct 09, 2016 10:27am
Farah Khan is right.
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Akhtar, USA Oct 09, 2016 10:41am
Agree with Khanum!
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Sri Oct 09, 2016 10:55am
@Abdullah we are the same race..
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FARRUKH SIAR Oct 09, 2016 10:56am
@art kp I will second your comment. These indian producers are making movies for a very foolish crowd/country. These movies are portraying an extremely dark face of indian cultures.
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SUMA Oct 09, 2016 11:10am
People who are worried for their next meal are rooting for ban on Pakistan and these glitterati are worried about few of their thousands crores.....
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Himmat Oct 09, 2016 11:19am
@art kp Agree. Try your best to keep ban on Bollywood movies.
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amu Oct 09, 2016 11:20am
@art kp lol jealous
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Masoud Oct 09, 2016 11:22am
Other directors & producers should follow Farah Khan, this way the mindset of Pakistani actors will remain in place. Develop your own industry.
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Gp65 Oct 09, 2016 11:23am
@Desi cultures which Pakistani actor was part of PK, Sultan, Chennai Express, Dhoom 3 - all the recent blockbusters?
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Bollyzen Oct 09, 2016 11:25am
@art kp The n what made you to read and comment this post?? Lol
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Najeeb Oct 09, 2016 11:49am
There should always be a difference between the thinking pattern of an artist and a politician. I wish she could see the larger picture. Or probably she is not an artist and just an entrepreneur, with commercial interests as prime driving force. This is a tragedy!
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kanwarch Oct 09, 2016 11:58am
@art kp Agree Indians films are crap anyway. I dont know how million of people watch this stuff.
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Khalifa Oct 09, 2016 12:03pm
Indian films should not be allowed to be released in Pakistan. Pakistani authorities should enforce a strict embargo to that effect. Any change in this policy should only come when Indian authorities allow Pakistani films to be screened in cinemas in that country.
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Mohammad Zafar Oct 09, 2016 12:06pm
What if Hollywood gives the same rationale as the one given by Farah Khan. Muslims in India try to be more loyal than the king.
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Dr.Arshad Oct 09, 2016 12:08pm
So much for our liberals and free thinkers' one sided mantra of" Aman ki Asha". You can't win over people whose hearts are full of hatred and spite.
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Mohammad Zafar Oct 09, 2016 12:11pm
This is step one towards a fundamentalist prejudiced approach, madam Farah tomorrow the ban may extend to all Muslims in India. Where you go to cry ? Remember, the problems faced by Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar
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Mohammad Zafar Oct 09, 2016 12:18pm
@Prateik wait till it hurts Farah, where have all those slogans of love, friendship,art without boundaries gone.
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Mrs.khalil Oct 09, 2016 12:25pm
Farah khan , Katrina. Kaif is also not Indian, why you are not against other nationalities, you people are afraid of Pakistani talent, by the way You are thing of past .
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ANANDAN KESHAVANT NAIR Oct 09, 2016 12:28pm
I fully agree with Farah Khan. We have enough talented actors/singers in India, and do not need any outsiders in our Film Industry.
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Awinash Oct 09, 2016 12:40pm
I don't know why such kind of quandaries come in people mind when a something goes wrong on state level otherwise people appreciate, welcome, and accept diverse talents.
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yaqut khan Oct 09, 2016 12:45pm
Muslims are appreciating pak artists' ban to get sympathy and to prove themsleves loyal to india in this 21st century.lol
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Kamal Pasha. Oct 09, 2016 12:54pm
Who asked you? Even Pakistanis will not watch any Indian movie without Pakistani actor or singer. Pakistan is full of handsome actors, beautiful actresses and superb singers than India at anytime.
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syed wasim haider Oct 09, 2016 01:06pm
Art, sports and medical services do not have any borders. When u say that u do not need any foreigners in Bollywood and your actors also do not need to go any foreign country; it looks that u do not belong to an open minded society. Frankly, still it is not clear who did this URI attack and the Surgical Operation. Many people do not agree with the government version so why u r forcing the Pakistani actors to condemn something which many Indians also not agreeing to it.
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Fudayl Oct 09, 2016 01:07pm
Yes it makes perfect sense these days for Farah Khan to say this. But not when the peace will return and better sense will prevail.
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Mec Oct 09, 2016 01:39pm
Indians first invite Pak actors them now insult them. They are not responsible for Uri. They are actors not politicans. Biggest Democracy is taking away freedom of speech. Yet Indians are towing the line of a party linked to Gujrat riots. Babbari Mosque etc. Why is no Indian Media or Indians talking about there Jawans shooting pellets at innocent Kashmiris? Why are so many Indians commenting on Pak news (Dawn)? You can take your hate,spite and racism and keep burning with it.
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Brijesh Oct 09, 2016 02:00pm
Well said
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ripan Oct 09, 2016 02:12pm
@Mohammad Zafar Javed akhtar is a member of parliament,do i need to say anything else?
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Thoroughthinker Oct 09, 2016 03:46pm
Yes Farah, you might have talent in your country but not in presentable faces that appeal. You cannot continue seeing the same old faces for ages!
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Armughan Oct 09, 2016 07:16pm
The kind of movies Farah Khan make, a pretend actor walking on the street is good enough for them. Obviously you do not need actors with actual talent.
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Khalid Toronto Oct 09, 2016 08:14pm
@Mec Very well said.
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Biswajit Oct 09, 2016 11:57pm
@Mohammad Zafar , She is an Indian first and then a muslim, consider this fact before commenting next time....
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FK Oct 10, 2016 01:08am
Why did Hollywood feature Priyanka, Deepika? Or even Anil Kapoor and Irrfan Khan? Does Hollywood not have enough talent too? Did it run out of actors? Talent and artists have no borders. It is downright disappointing that despite being an artist Ms Farah does not realise this. Fawad, Mahira, Atif and whoever else are working in India right now are there because they were loved. By Indian audiences. For their talent. They are working there because they deserve it, because they were invited, because they do offer something new as individuals, not as Pakistanis. They are unique just as every artist is. And banning them in the name of 'patriotism' is downright foolish.
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GREAT Oct 10, 2016 01:09am
Well said Farah and the same should follow for other directors as well as they would be smart enough not to invests money for the losing cause from now on.
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Arif Ali Oct 10, 2016 01:22am
So she supports banning Pakistani artists because of the political situation? So then what does she think about people from other countries watching Hindi movies? Shouldn't each country just be limited to their own art and artists? And why stop at just art and artists? Let's extend the ban to businessmen, students, traders and just ordinary travelers. Rather than using art and inter people contacts to diffuse the political tensions, she wants to be part of the problem. Shame on her!
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Arif Oct 10, 2016 01:44am
She is right. As a Pakistani I don't want Pakistani talent to work in Indian third class movies
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kuttathi Oct 10, 2016 03:04am
South Indian movies are thriving without any Pakistani artists or even Bollywood actors.It is theme oriented and not looks oriented.
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sania k. Oct 10, 2016 04:18am
And this is the difference between the "artists" in the west and those in India. It's very shocking to see this degree of hatred. The majority of "progressives" in Hollywood would likely not make such simplistic and divisive statements.
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worthless wealth Oct 10, 2016 05:04am
Will she stand by her philosophy when it comes to Indian Artists sign contracts with Hollywood or elsewhere! Secondly, Film Artists do not force the industry to assign them a role in their future projects. The directors and or producers take various factors into consideration, and the primary one is economical, compared to the ones having already gained name and fame. Subsequently, the Film Artists have to go through various tests and trials. Thirdly, it is the contractual agreement between Film Makers and the Film Artist, that forms bases of for the Government to grant necessary visa to stay and work in a given country. Last but not the least, Indian Film Industry is of the opinion that, exchange of Arts and Artist between the two country can help bridge the gap as a confidence building measure and bring people of the two countries more closer. Ms. Farah Khan, please correct me if I am wrong in my analysis.
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R. Azhar Oct 10, 2016 05:34am
Yes, Farah Khan do that. Stop inviting our actors. We don't want to overshadow your actors and don't want them to have any inferiority complex either!!
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Kulbhudhan Yadav Oct 10, 2016 05:45am
@Mohammad Zafar They are loyal because India is their country.
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Khadim Oct 10, 2016 05:52am
@FARRUKH SIAR But Siar Sir, Indian movies have a very big market in Pakistan. They generate a lot of revenue. So when you say "These indian producers are making movies for a very foolish crowd/country" then you are referring to a significant portion of people in your own country as well.
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Fawad Oct 10, 2016 06:02am
If it is true, then why collaborate with any other countries. Sometimes local talent itself isn't enough. I think if Bollywood thinks of itself as a global phenomenon, then it should have its doors open for everyone to grow further. Either ways, its not the right time to voice their opinions against the mob or crowd. Perhaps the peace will prevail.
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Patel Oct 10, 2016 07:02am
India has talents and have top actors and actress why go for outsiders. Movie goers in India should not support such movies with outside actors.or singers.
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Turbo Oct 10, 2016 07:12am
honestly her films aren't worth watching anyway so no one cares what she says!
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RIZ Oct 10, 2016 08:14am
Feel bad for Indian Muslim actors and directors who has to think about Shiv Sena first before give any statement about Pakistan or Pakistani actors. Kudos to Salman Khan who bravely stood in front of Shiv Sena and don't let them control his mind.
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kiran Oct 10, 2016 08:59am
@Khalifa who will watch pakistani movies in india?
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Adabra Oct 10, 2016 09:21am
completely agree with her. She has the guts to tell the frank fact that resonates with the common man of India what the so called superstars doesn't have. Well said FK!
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Imran Oct 10, 2016 09:47am
I watched first half an hour of Happy New Year, it was so bad that I could watch any more. So I agree, the kind of movies she makes, she does not need any Pakistani actor....
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Imran Oct 10, 2016 09:51am
@Desi cultures, Well Indian movies are making fortunes in Pakistan as well. Sultan made Rs. 34 crore in Pakistan. Stop thinking that Indians are just giving us favor for nothing.
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D.K. PAMNANI Oct 10, 2016 09:54am
A true Indian by heart. Thanks Farah, Love you, respect you. With regards
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Mohammad Ali Oct 10, 2016 10:00am
They never did but now they do if they need to sell in Pakistan
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Vivek narain Oct 10, 2016 10:19am
Pakistan must ban Indian artists.
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Vivek narain Oct 10, 2016 10:30am
Of course the ban should be there,however if someone wants to watch the other stuff,he can always avail the internet.
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Citizen Oct 10, 2016 10:57am
@Kamal Pasha, agreed , Pakistan has booming film industry and those handsome heroes and beautiful heroines and great singers can work in those
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Sam Oct 10, 2016 11:03am
@art kp You are so right the last time and watch a Indian movie was in 1974 when I was 12 years old, the name the movie was Bobby, and it was the time when VCR was introduced in Pakistan , Indian Movies were talk the town in Karachi, but as the time moved on the Bollywood movies lost its popularity among the Educated and the Intellectual class, and today people who are looking cheap entertainment are the only ones who are the of Bollywood movies with senseless stories and themes.
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Sam Oct 10, 2016 11:14am
Even Farah Khan is now forced to make a statement against Pakistan. I feel sorry for the a common Indian Muslim what a misery he has to go through on a daily basis.
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Jitendraa Singh Oct 10, 2016 11:34am
Well,it is her personal opinion and Choice .She does not depend on anybody.Considering that .it May offend or be misunderstood by some people ,she could have avoided it.
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vishnu Oct 10, 2016 11:47am
@Mohammad Zafar shabana, Javed, Farhan are most respected member of our film industry. there has never been hindu-muslim divide in Bollywood. it is only Pakistani artists, who are in debate, and people have different views in this matter.
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khadagg Oct 10, 2016 01:00pm
@art kp you are very intelligent.. please don't watch.. watch pak movies -- very well made.
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SIMPLE TAKE Oct 10, 2016 06:23pm
@Khalifa - Fine.
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Proud Pakistani Oct 11, 2016 02:00am
@amu there is nothing to be jealous about Indian movies. Most of the films are about love triangle. There are good quality movies as well especially Aamir Khan movies
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Ben Oct 11, 2016 12:44pm
Undignified and self serving Farah. Pakistani actors are better off not working for ignorant Farah as her movies are made for ignorant masses.
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Khanjee Oct 11, 2016 05:16pm
Keep the ban on bollywood movies. I prefer to watch Pakistani drama serials over bollywood movies.
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Najaf Oct 12, 2016 12:44pm
There is only one man with spine in India: Salman Khan.
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Raja farhat Abbas Oct 12, 2016 04:07pm
@Mec ...I agree with your comment 100%,hear hear.
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Ali Oct 12, 2016 09:27pm
Ban these copied ,indians movies.. .I only watch crime petrol.. which shows indians true face...
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Mukul Oct 13, 2016 03:24am
@Khanjee Khanjee please continue to enjoy Pakistani movies Indian movies will continue to be watched the world over so a little support for Pakistani movies is needed
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nawaz islam Oct 13, 2016 08:18am
I agree with you Farah. By the same measure, Priyanka, Deepika and Irrfan Khan should not be cast in Hollywood movies - what do these Indian actors have that Hollywood actors don't? Also Akshay Kumar and Alia Bhatt should not be cast in any Bollywood movie in future - they are Canadian and British respectively.
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Indian Oct 14, 2016 05:27am
@Mohammad Zafar view the interview given to pakistan media by javed aktar.. no one cares who z muslim or hindu in india.. we are secular. When we say u we mean pakistan.. and when we say us we mean india of which muslim are equal part even more than dey are in pakistan
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