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'Now you know why there are borders' — Shaan speaks out following Shiv Sena threats
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'Now you know why there are borders' — Shaan speaks out following Shiv Sena threats

The evergreen patriot has often said he won't work in Bollywood because of the mistreatment Pakistanis face by Indians
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21 Oct, 2015

Following the recent Shiv Sena threats to Pakistani sports and celebrity personalities, many of the celebs from the fraternity have chosen to remain silent regarding the rivalry between India and Pakistan.

Even the ones who have spoken out have opted to take a very diplomatic approach; while Hamza Ali Abbasi was praying that God give Shiv Sena hidayat, Ahsan Khan was choosing to bridge the gap and work together. Mahira and Fawad also chose to stay tight-lipped owing to the sensitivity of the issue, considering both stars have major projects under their belt in India.

Enter Shaan Shahid.

The evergreen patriot reiterated: "Now you will know why there are borders and now you will see them clearly."

Strong words coming from the Waar actor, who has taken the controversial stance on social media as he attempts to justify his anti-India sentiments.

Read: Ali Zafar vs Shaan: What defines patriotism?

The Facebook post ignited all kinds of responses. Many seconded what Shahid implied.

"We should boycott all indian showbiz related stuff in Pakistan at every level especially indian films should be banned immediately in Pakistani cinema houses," said one fan.

Another chimed in, "A very good indirect message to Marwa Hocane, who is a puppet in the hands of those Indians."

However, not all who were commenting were haters.

One man decided to think rationally, "Do you know the total population of India? Blaming a whole nation on basis of opinion of a small group is not what's expected from you. It's the same as the world has opinion of your country based on views of some extremists, yourself included."

One user, who identified herself as Indian, said: "Hey, I am an Indian. Guess what? More than Pakistanis, we condemn Shiv Sena. They are suffering from verbal diarrhea. We love Pakistani artists (in fact, any good artist in this world) -- we are a huge fans of Mehdi Hasan, Farida Khanum, Rohail Hayat, Atif Aslam, Ali Zafar, Fawad Khan, Rahat Fateh Ali, you name it! We love them all!"

Continuing its string of attacks on Pakistani luminaries, Shiv Sena — a Hindu extremist party engaged in a ruling coalition with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Maharashtra — made Pakistani movie stars, Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan, its latest target when they announced plans to hinder their movie promotions yesterday.

"We have taken a stand not to allow any Pakistani actor, cricketer or performer to step on Maharashtra soil," says Akshay Bardapurkar, general Secretary of the Shiv Sena Chitrapat Sena, the party's film wing.

Read more: Shiv Sena activists threaten Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan

Shaan has also spoken out about the unfair treatment Pakistanis face at the hands of Indians in the past. In an interview with Dawn.com, he pointed out Bollywood's peculiar casting choices.

"It hurts me to see our talent being used as second hand B-grade options. I would love to see any of our actors in a leading role like Dhoom 4, that would be a success story to write home about. Plus, India doesn’t support Pakistani movies, like Waar and 021 are not being released in India, but we seem to have no issue with that."

Read also: Shaan calls Shah Rukh's film an 'Ocean's 12' rip-off

Comments

gahmed08@gmail.com Oct 21, 2015 05:16pm
I agree with Shan.
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Pak Citizen Oct 21, 2015 05:19pm
I wouldn't blame every Indian for the recent bazaar events. I believe a good number of Indians would cherish peace between both countries.
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Taimoor Khan Oct 21, 2015 05:23pm
Spot on.
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lafanga Oct 21, 2015 05:26pm
I support Shan Shahid 100%. Why should I be diplomatic about it when clearly it's Shiv Sena who is so anti Pakistan and this is just a reaction to it. I would be diplomatic if Indian govt, specially Indian PM, came out clearly against what Shiv Sena is doing. Modi's silence speaks volumes about this whole issue.
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Amin Ansari Oct 21, 2015 05:29pm
My wife's and my parents migrated from India after 1947. I fully endorse Shaan's views. No we dont have to fight. But I am fortunate to be living in Pakistan. Will not trade this for anything.
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Shahid Oct 21, 2015 05:31pm
Partly agree with Shaan, Patriotism --Shaan is right why are we dying to perform in India obviously they treat you as they want because they are paying? but the basis to have borders with India is a two nation theory Hindu and Muslim, singing/ dancing etc is more than art for them rather part of their religion/ culture but why are we as Muslims taking showbiz as a profession ? are we allowed as a Muslim for this trade?
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Indian Boy Oct 21, 2015 05:33pm
Shiv Sena should neither be considered as representatives of general Indian Public nor of Government of Inida. Alliance between Shiv Sena and BJP has long gone so they act independently. On book launch of Kasuri, they even attacked a BJP MLA. However, plight of artists and sportsperson is completely valid. These things should not happen. What worries me more is that Indian government is not acting as strictly against these activities as it should.
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Zaib Oct 21, 2015 05:34pm
Great man with his great words as always !!!
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Saqib Oct 21, 2015 05:35pm
Saying it like it is.
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Aman Khan Oct 21, 2015 05:36pm
Mr. SHAAN.......... We love you............ Great JOB. We should build our industry to that level so the people can come to work with us. We have talent but need to be utilized well. PAKISTAN ZINDABAD
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Asad Oct 21, 2015 05:38pm
My respects for you are increasing every day Mr. Shaan... You are a brave man with self-respect
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AZ Oct 21, 2015 05:43pm
Support your Stance Shan..... Well Said
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Jay Oct 21, 2015 05:45pm
Shaan ji, we knew a long time ago why we have borders. It is good that you have realized it now. Jinnah is my hero. But, what does that have to do with the Shiv Sena lunatics? We are not asking anybody to remove the borders, are we?
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Mumtaz Oct 21, 2015 05:47pm
Agree with Shaan
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SHAH Oct 21, 2015 05:48pm
Well said Shan......
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muhammad ahmed khan Oct 21, 2015 05:48pm
Its unfortunate but YES, you are right ! Thanks to Mr. Jinnah otherwise we were treated as 2nd or 3rd class citizens.
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DJ Oct 21, 2015 05:57pm
Thats the voice of Pakistan. Graet!!!
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Naxalite Oct 21, 2015 06:12pm
Thanks to Jinnah for earning us a separate homeland otherwise our children could also be burnt alive or paraded naked there as happening with Dalits.
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Jalbani Oct 21, 2015 06:15pm
Shiv Sena is a bunch of looney tunes but when the government seconds their action it represents INDIA not just a bunch of looney tunes hence India can go and you know the rest!!
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dawn Oct 21, 2015 06:19pm
Mahira, Fawad and the rest be Shaans of Pakistan! Be Pakistanis before being rich.
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Imran Oct 21, 2015 06:26pm
Shiv Sena is just about of same mindset as Taliban. Extremist and fundamentalist, bunch of losers who have only their idiotic agenda to put forward. Hate only begets more hate and only reason and rational can prevail. As Pakistani, I will stand up to this with tolerance and peace. True character shines in the time of adversary because that what our religion and our prophet taught us. We will face, be it Taliban or Shiv Sena with grace and humility.
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sajid Oct 21, 2015 06:29pm
You are absolutely Right Shan!!
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Farooq Oct 21, 2015 06:31pm
the ones who are keeping quiet...they see dollars and big money even in side roles shaan is indeed most established Pakistai actor, I am sure he must be the first one to get offers but it shows he is not interested at all to go to India the rest are looking at economics. even if other Pakistanis go to India for movie, the income they make will lead to nice houses in Lahore and Karachi. In a way they helping our economy as well
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Tariq Oct 21, 2015 06:38pm
I guess what Shan means is the general perception from Indian Side on Pak is negative. sure there are alot of good humans on indian sida as well.
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Ravi Oct 21, 2015 06:56pm
Shiv Sena is desperate for its Political Survival. They have been slowly loosing ground in Maharashtra (They have no presence in rest of India). At best they are nuisance and at worse a party of thugs and goons, and this is how Indians see them, including myself. It's your choice to use their obnoxious actions to color your vision about rest of India and Indians. I will just politely point out that you are hugely mistaken to put it mildly.
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Hasan Oct 21, 2015 07:01pm
@Pak Citizen ' I believe a good number of Indians would cherish peace between both countries.' No, they don't!!! Don't believe me? Go read comments on any indian newspaper and see the hate!!! They want Pakistan to vanish but we all know it won't...
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adnan Oct 21, 2015 07:17pm
I don't agree with Shan. In Pakistan, we are killing each other so the logic doesn't stand. Shiv Sena doesn't represent Indian population. Just like Pakistani Talibans don't represent us
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Mustafa Oct 21, 2015 07:19pm
Two Dalit children burnt alive in Faridabad, 21st Oct, 2015. Faridabad is technically in Haryana but a part of New Delhi metropolis. Manohar Lal, the BJP chief minister refuses to visit the site of the atrocity. The older of the siblings was 2 years old.
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Khan Saab Oct 21, 2015 07:23pm
I don't agree with Shaan. This is exactly where Shiv Sena and their supporters want to lead us - start bigotry on both sides and fuel it. I could make the same argument about Pakistan but that would be wrong. Not all Indians represent Shiv Sena; we can not make statements like this one and especially if we are in a position where we have audience.
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Valar Morgulis Oct 21, 2015 07:27pm
These goons roaming freely in India is little part of the problem, but hatred prone backward Indian mindset is the actual problem and we have to beat it.
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Farooq anwar Oct 21, 2015 07:27pm
Yes but in this side of border people like shiv Sen a mentality are no in scarce. Hardliners r on both side of the border r very vocal and always on driving force. Mr Shan is ok with the movies which promote fake patriotism and the gundasa types which is show the mentality of these so called patriotic
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Khan Saab Oct 21, 2015 07:28pm
@Ravi Well said and I completely agree. I don't think that they represent anything Indian. Only problem I see in all of this Ravi is that no one has condemned their actions not the Govt., celebrities, cricket community, artists etc. The only thing I keep hearing is that they are only in Maharashtra go to Delhi you will be fine !!
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Valar Morgulis Oct 21, 2015 07:31pm
@Ravi How about when you do the same coloring business when it comes to Hafiz Saeed and painting entire Pakistan with the same brush? Shouldn't the perception of Indians about Pakistanis needs a lot of introspection as well?
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Valar Morgulis Oct 21, 2015 07:32pm
@Indian Boy Well said. I agree that's it's the indifference and silence of Indian Got. which is hurting the issue more than Shiv Sena itself. We toured India in 1999 too under similar threats but at that time Indian Govt. wasn't playing silent supporters to such acts.
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Mohamad USA Oct 21, 2015 07:33pm
Taleban are despised in pakistan so are Shiv Sena in India.
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miristan Oct 21, 2015 07:38pm
Shan I agree with you. Any one who wants to work in India, please stay in India. Pakistani do not want you back in Pakistan.
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just_someone Oct 21, 2015 07:39pm
My father come from India at the age of 14, alone. He came from very simple background and his family didnt have a lot when he moved alone... He built an amazing life after settling in Karachi, worked hard and saved to bring his family to Pak in a few years after he came to Karachi, was in the top 3 in his profession in the country and enabled me and my siblings to get the best education in Karachi and then abroad. He has said repeatedly that if he had stayed in India, he doesnt think anything would have been possible since he would have been treated poorly because of his Muslim name and nothing else. Those of us who were born in Pak dont know how great we have it, that we have freedom. Sure, there are lots of problems but we breath air freely...
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just_someone Oct 21, 2015 07:42pm
@All Indians commenting here: Marginalizing what is happening in India by saying 'these people are lunies' shows the seriousness that you put into the matter. You dismiss it outright as nothing big. That is your biggest problem. When we have problems, we recognize them and vociferously raise our voice against the wrong. You guys let it all slide... Thats why India is turning into a much bigger threat than Pak ever can.
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syed Oct 21, 2015 07:51pm
yes..let's do what the rest of the world has done to Pakistan...complete isolation and annihilation...don't even send your teams to the land which promotes hates and bigotry. Shan..you are no better than those who have isolated Pakistan... don't even send their teams to Pakistan.
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M Akram Oct 21, 2015 08:07pm
Agree 100% with Shaan. Pakistani's and especially Pakistani artists and sportsmen do need to man up stand up and be counted. How long should we go on turning the other cheek. Indian apologists say Shiv Sina are small bunch, we should ignore them. But then where is the silent majority in India and why do they not take a stand and defend our people. Unfortunately majority of them are with Modi's BJP, and we all know where Modi stands on Pakistan - isolated and humiliated in the world, torn asunder and finally become nonexistent.
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RIZ Oct 21, 2015 08:07pm
It's time to show world that Pakistan talent don't need any support and our actors, directors and technicians can make much better films which are way close to reality as compare to Indian fantasy world movies.
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W Oct 21, 2015 08:07pm
The ones claiming the SS is not representative to India, why do not they become representative of India? and confront SS? and speak up proactively at lest? And see Hasan's comment below, and my reply to that.
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ladoo Oct 21, 2015 08:15pm
@Indian Boy I agree with you. One can never judge a whole nation by the attacks of the few. However, I feel a strong antipathy growing for India and Indians for each day that goes by. Every day I read about activities that are linked to the SS or RSS and the actions by the present job. These forces will not stop at attacking their present victims - they will consume and break your country.
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vijay,salem Oct 21, 2015 08:36pm
@Shahid you have a valid point!!!
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Shahid Oct 21, 2015 08:42pm
Indian govt, and not only Shiv Sena have been hostile towards Pakistan and considering India is a democracy, I have to say the Indian govts attitude is reflective of most of the Indian general public.
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Ghaznavi Oct 21, 2015 08:49pm
words from a true patriot
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Saani Oct 21, 2015 08:52pm
@Indian Boy please tell me how can India claim to be the worlds largest democracy and a superpower when it can't protect itself against shiv Sena attack of 50 people unless you admit it was a set up by a acacia?
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arslan Oct 21, 2015 08:57pm
@Indian Boy Well then why do you Indian think that JuD and LeT represent Pakistan, if Shiv Sena, Bajrang Dal and RSS are not representatives of India. If India had the right to bash Paksitan for alleged activities of some individuals why shouldn't you expect the same from Pakistanis when Hindu extremists and terrorists are on the loose?
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Reader Oct 21, 2015 09:00pm
"Now you will know why there are borders and now you will see them clearly." Bulls eye
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Umer Salahuddin Oct 21, 2015 09:00pm
Fully agreed with shaan.
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arshy Oct 21, 2015 09:02pm
as a Pakistani I can say that most Pakistani's and Indians do not have conflict brewing in our hearts but I do agree both media from india and Pakistan concentrate on the extremist elements in our society but to be honest INDIA started this attack on Pakistani extremist elements.. however it was rightfully done because we cannot ignore the extremists completely but to be a healthy society it's important to be aware of the extremists to tread with caution when traveling but also try to re focus and look at the other positives in each society as a whole. ..
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Taimoor Khan Oct 21, 2015 09:16pm
Those people who are comparing the Talibans and Shiv Sina lot, are losing the plot completely. We are putting the Talibans under the tanks, while in India, Shiv Sina are partner of BJP in the local government!! Do you guys have any idea what you are talking about?
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khawar khyam Oct 21, 2015 09:26pm
Thanks God I am having a roof over my head. That is Pakistan. Each and every day I thanks God that he gave me my home,my identity Pakistan. Partition is a great blessing. With each passing day I realizes that it is impossible to live with Hindus.
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azkhan71 Oct 21, 2015 09:40pm
I totally agree with Shan. Indian people showed their true colors and sentiments towards Pakistan and Pakistani people/artists after remained quiet on Shiv Sena's terrorist threats. Pakistani artists like Fawad Khan and Mahira should boycott Bollywood and leave their projects in the middle and see how quickly things will change when Producers will start loosing their money coz of halt movie production. Unless we don't stand together and show solidarity for Pakistan to give a strong message to Shiv Sena and the whole INDIA that we are peaceful country and believe in Peace & Love.
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JanShair Khan Oct 21, 2015 09:42pm
These kind of incidents make my faith strong on two nation theory . All the folks defending India with comments like " Oo its only shiv sena , rest of 1.5 billion indians are angels . " I have a question for you How many indians were there on roads or even on social media to condemn that act?
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GAWAL MANDI YA Oct 21, 2015 09:45pm
I absolutely agree with don't hate all Indians just because a small regional party spreads hate,yes there are over a billion people in India and most all want peace like most all want peace in Pakistan.Shaan is a well educated guy,he needs to remember that all the Pakistani talent doing Indian movies are not being forced into it,so lets stop this,and by the way Shaan,they are not treated like grade-B,I'm not much of a desi movie buff but even I read how the Pakistani actors are tearing it up in India and how they are loved just like the musicians for years.
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k k tiwari India Oct 21, 2015 10:13pm
Yes, we love Pakistani actors & singers . Since I child hood I am a great fan of Mala ji, Ghulam Ali saheb, marhum Mehndi hasan, Farida khanum.Rahat Fateh Ali khan, Ali Zafar, Fawad khan,Marwa Hocane, Mahira , Aiza,Saba Kamar& more. You should count few fanatics as anti Pakistan .India has 1240 millions including 160 millions muslims,& so leave few millions . Wasim Akram, Shoaib , Rameez bhai, Ali zafar , Fawad khan, Ghulam ali saheb ,Marwa & Mahira know sentiments of billions of Indian fans. We also know there are some haters in Pakistan but so what?Every sensible Indian is also hurt because of recent shameful acts
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shahid Oct 21, 2015 10:18pm
Shan, you rock my buddy!
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Skhan Oct 21, 2015 10:20pm
Please don't get mad, only isolated incident in one part of India. India is huge compare to Pakistan...Peace my friend, you and other Pakistani are most welcome with open arm, ultimately you are our brothers.
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KASHMIRI BOY Oct 21, 2015 10:24pm
yes shaan you are right , but pakistani celebreties have not such scope in pakistan , they earn money from there so they are silent
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AD Oct 21, 2015 10:42pm
@just_someone I don't see a mass exodus of Muslims from India to Pakistan? I'm sure millions like it there.
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Rashid Sultan Oct 21, 2015 10:50pm
Professional Pakistanis shouldn't take much notice of these hoodlums and lunatic fringe easily led by trouble makers. Not so different to our own extremists who go under different labels.
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Gul Hasan Oct 21, 2015 10:53pm
Few Pakistani actors have opted for nude and dirty Indian Film culture, I believe those few will still do what they have to gain fame and money.
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Gul Hasan Oct 21, 2015 10:56pm
If our establishment shows biases against fellow citizens why this uproar when extremist Hindus are up against us. After all our internal policies and actions are seen by outsiders and they will do accordingly.
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Junaid Oct 21, 2015 10:57pm
Shan is just using the situation for his own publicity. Look, India needs to address its demons. And I am glad I lived in Pakistan where I did not have to walk on eggshells to do as I wish to or eat as I wish to. But the act of Shiv Sena and mobs cannot be attributed to the general Indian population. Or else the acts of terrorists can be attributed to all Pakistanis in the same same vein. So shame on Shan. What has he done in realistic terms for his country? Made movies? Many have died protecting it. I would rather have peace with India so more do not need to die. And a few words of wisdom to Shan: This is DEFINITELY not why we have borders. That notion is idiotic not Patriotic.
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Junaid Oct 21, 2015 10:59pm
@JanShair Khan I have a question for you. Why does it matter if people come on the road or take to social media? What matters is that these acts are not the responsibility of all Indians.
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H. Jams Oct 21, 2015 11:06pm
@just_someone: Absolutely true my friend. Rich or poor, I breath free air. Can all Indian Muslims claim the same.
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H. Jams Oct 21, 2015 11:08pm
@Skhan Brothers don't fight like this. I think another 70-100 years, we might become friends like England & France.
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W Oct 21, 2015 11:10pm
@Mohamad USA "Taleban are despised in pakistan so are Shiv Sena in India." That is not correct. Taleban are not merely despised in Pakistan, we are actively trying to eradicate them!. SS is not despised in India, they are partners in government and are encouraged by all others directly or indirectly. And by the way, SS have also burned churches and killed Christians. Remember?
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Mohammed Khan Oct 21, 2015 11:11pm
After 67 years Bharati leadership is proving again, Two Nation Theory was not Wrong.
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sana-2 Oct 21, 2015 11:12pm
@just_someone You just said hat i wanted to.... we dont even realize what we have.....'freedom' is something only those who scarified will know its meaning!
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Farrukh Arshad Oct 21, 2015 11:16pm
Love you man. Well said
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Jawad Oct 21, 2015 11:25pm
@Jay you misunderstood Shaan's tweet; there are some people in our both countries question regarding 1947 partition. My reply to those who says Shiv Sena does not represent India people should know if the people are silent that means they are supporting him until unless they come out on roads at least in small numbers and stand against his aggression. It is very clear that Indian govt is part of the plans (PCB Chairman visit) and involved in making things worst.
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kdspirited Oct 21, 2015 11:27pm
I agree with Shaan. What he is saying doesn't make him a hater. All countries in the world have bilateral ties based on mutual respect and accommodations. When Saif Ali khan made all sorts of comments about an Indian movie being banned in Pakistan and rightfully so all Pakistanis were bent out of shape about it. Why is it that now our talent is being threatened across the border and we don't think there is anything wrong with that. It is wrong and as Pakistanis we should unite and stop traveling to India and working in India till things are back to mutual respect and accommodations. Every country has laws where you treat their citizens with respect when they are in your country and we will do the same.
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hadi Oct 21, 2015 11:27pm
I fully agree with Shaan Shahid. But one thing I clear here to Shaan through this conversation that Shaan Shahid always said: ""It hurts me to see our talent being used as second hand B-grade options. I would love to see any of our actors in a leading role like Dhoom 4". First of all Shaan Sahib you are a better and great judge due to your vast experience in Film Medium and you are a only one and big superstar of Pakistan, that why Indian Film Industry have to give chance our C class actors in their A class Movies like Dhoom 4, Kick-2, Don-4 /5 etc you always said that our actors were doing B class films of India, Sir you please think that theses actors like Mahira Khan, Fawad Afzal, Imran Abbas, Mawra Hocane are not A class actors. They are child in film medium and why why why Indian producers give them a chance in A class movie in budgeting of 50 Crore or plus why? please reply me I am waiting ?
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saqib UK Oct 21, 2015 11:27pm
Im sure the overwhelming majority of Indians want to see peace between the two countries or so we are lead to believe. India has a much bigger population and as such we don't see any popular movements to promote peace or anti modi protests so is it a majority or a minority who wants peace with us. Not to forget it was majority vote who brought in a extremist PM who is accused of atrocities against muslims and has openly advocated a hindu nation state agenda. Afew goons doesn't represent the Indians I hear people saying, but these goons are part of the ruling coalition and share the same ideology as the BJP. For all the ills of the Taliban and the extremist problem on this side of the border but the miscreants here have never been and never will be part of any government voted in by the people. That's what we have to take note of here.
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Seedoo Oct 21, 2015 11:43pm
The last thing we should do is become like the very people we despise. Why should we go down to their level and act like them? We can take a dignified stance without appearing to be selling ourselves. For example, we should neither break cricketing ties, nor beg them for bilateral series. Instead we should simply tell BCCI that when you are serious about reestablishing cricketing ties with us, you know where to find us. By rolling up your sleeves and engaging in mudslinging, you only give extremists what they are hoping for.
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Hasan Oct 21, 2015 11:43pm
Shiv Sena is small and more active in Mahrashtra. India's population is 1.2 Billion! Please do not allow Shiv Sena to represent India. It is equivalent ratio to a very small right wing Muslim organization that does something bad. Indians are tired of Shiv Sena as well. Shiv Sena has been active against some Caste Hindus, Christians, and Muslims. So please - show some maturity and don't put everyone in the same bag.
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shankares Oct 21, 2015 11:58pm
I am from south of India and I hate SS and I havent even seen a SS representative. Similarly what Shaan is saying is ridiculous and fishing in trouble waters. Film actors should stay that way and stop putting out patriotic dialogues and if you want to be patriotic go and serve in the border. Would you??
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Ali Oct 22, 2015 12:16am
Shiv Sena protesters are a bunch of looser with nothing to do so why not create havoc. It would have been better if Indian media had completely ignored them. Everyone has the right to share their opinion. Modi's government is doing nothing to protect muslims in India. Enough said and I think it would be better that Pakistan carries their own duties and Indian their own. We should never mingle every again and hopefully this will bring peace.
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Zak Oct 22, 2015 12:19am
Shawn is right. It's people like him who make pakistan great.
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Abdulla Hussain Oct 22, 2015 12:26am
Shan was quite right with his narratives about our actors falling prey to Indian film industry. Our artists should understand the fallout they will have to face back at home. They should not accept any film or concert offer during the hostile Modi government
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A common pakistani Oct 22, 2015 12:40am
What reason I see behind this uproar over this cultural exchange of actors in the name of making peace between two contentious neighbors (no doubt about it) is that it has absolutely zero link with the ground reality, especially in Pakistan. At least, one favor these actors could do is not to go to India as ambassadors of Pakistan, because no issue has been resolved between India and Pakistan, thus they go there as a career move. Another message that fails to materialize is that India and Pakistan share common culture, they don't however hard you might try to prove otherwise. Don't forget that the tensions which made Indians and Pakistanis as two independent haven't evaporated, rather they will be visible in the future in a more vocal way than in the past.
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JD Oct 22, 2015 01:53am
Shaan... Please stay silent.. We don't need to stoop down to same level as Shiv Sena and other bigot indian/pakistanis It will be failure of the common man in Pakistan and India if Shiv Sena and similar groups in both countries controls the agenda. Peace loving people of both nations should carry on with their efforts to bring both nations closer to each other and not let voices like Shaan, abhijeet represent us... may peace prevail in this region... amen A pakistani
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Pappu Bhai Oct 22, 2015 02:13am
Shan is a man of integrity and honor. I salute him for his stance on patriotism. I have no respect for actors who are looking for cheap fame and quick cash at the expense of Pakistan, shame on them.
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Jawad Oct 22, 2015 02:13am
I love my Pakistan.
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Khwarezmi Oct 22, 2015 02:29am
Shan is right!
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Jhk Oct 22, 2015 02:49am
I totally agree with him.
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Tariq Oct 22, 2015 03:14am
I totally agree with Mr. Shan , he is a gentleman.
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Gopi Oct 22, 2015 03:17am
@Saani It is a great democracy. And that is the reason, the respectable Gulam Ali ji got immediate invitations from Delhi and Kolkata which is not under SS's thug influence.
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Ian Oct 22, 2015 04:04am
@Indian Boy , your comments compeld me to reply, I read many hating comments on pakistani & indian forums & I'm sick of it, I strongly believe that the only way we have is of LOVE (to sort out our things), we need to sit together on 1 table & sort out our differences & NOT allow any interference from outside. we are indian & whole world recognize us as INDIAN. My grandparents & parent born in india (amritsar), I born in pakistan & live in usa, I've more indian friends than pakistani & I love spending time with them. Please people of both countries WAKE UP, war has no end. We are stronger if we are together.....
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Hashim Oct 22, 2015 04:13am
Totally agree with Shaan. Not only because of his sentiments, but also the courage to speak out. many wont do that ever.
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Hassan Oct 22, 2015 05:04am
Indians are good people, They are helpful cooperative and whether you agree with me or not their culture is the most similar culture to ours in the whole world, Having said that; lack of education and distorted beliefs and ideals on both sides are a serious disability that prevents both nations to fix their problems, We are generally as nations unable to express ourselves or deal with our emotions and create more problems by speaking ill about each other on various forums. We expect politicians to solve our problems, Politicians love votes more than anything and the fear of loosing votes prevents them to take any bold decisions which are really needed hence more confusion. Do not vote for people who fail to improve the lives of the masses and there will come a time that both India and Pakistan will live in harmony; both will except and respect each other and protect each other's interest with a firm belief that they are doing it for their own survival.
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VINOD Oct 22, 2015 06:05am
What ever Shiv Sena is doing is absolutely shameful, disgraceful and bizarre. A group of hate mongers who began with their existence with tirade against South Indians in Mumbai, then turned to Biharis and then to all Indians who are not from Maharashtra. Now ones all these antics are falling apart they are jumping on the bandwagon of hate against pakistan. A group of arm twisters and goons who unfortunately have been used by various political parties for their petty interests. I call upon all in Pakistan to see the response of entire India against these mad caps and ignoring them will be there biggest punishment. Reacting in negative responwill be falling in their trap.ses
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adi Oct 22, 2015 06:10am
good on you calling sheep a sheep nothing wrong with that
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Boss Man Oct 22, 2015 06:52am
I agree with Shan. Let's demarcate the borders clearly. Let's do that and solve Kashmir also. The line of control can be the international border and we can go our separate ways. Lets build a huge 100 ft wall. 50 ft can be shared by India and 50 ft by Pakistan . We can allow traffic through these walls and people can come and go as they please. Problem solved.
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Syed Irfan Ali Oct 22, 2015 10:02am
Can you judge our whole Pakistani nation on the basis of what TTP and likes are doing? If no, then please note that Shiv Sena is their TTP and likes.
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Ayaz Munir Oct 22, 2015 10:32am
@Amin Ansari My grandparents also migrated from India and I am a proud Pakistani and a proud Urdu Speaking. Pakistan Zindabad
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Javaid Dara Oct 22, 2015 10:47am
He has the courage to speak out.He denied to work in India.Find more like him and Pakistan will grow
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Saad S Oct 22, 2015 02:58pm
yea right on spot. couldn't agree more.
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Eramangalam Somapalan Oct 22, 2015 04:32pm
@Pak Citizen Thank you , you are absolutely correct.
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Eramangalam Somapalan Oct 22, 2015 05:25pm
@Hassan Yes, poverty, illiteracy,ill health and poor housing are our problems. These resources are cornered though the means of faith, demogogy and inciting communal passion of every poor country. Instead of identifying common enemy we fight each other.
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Eramangalam Somapalan Oct 22, 2015 05:34pm
@Pappu Bhai that patriotism is making the other fellow die for his country, I think you are referring to this sort of patriotism
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ignorance is blessing Oct 22, 2015 06:10pm
@adnan Can you please explain how shiv sena doesn't represent majority opinion?? In Pakistan we never gave central govt. to extremists. whereas in India, majority voted for Modi and if I am not wrong his whole election campaign revolved around anti Pakistan stance.
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boobie Oct 22, 2015 06:20pm
thank God!! I love you Shaan
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Malko Oct 22, 2015 10:45pm
Very well said Shan.....
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someone Oct 22, 2015 11:37pm
@H. Jams I think more Muslims of India can say that than Hindus/Sikhs of Pakistan.
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boobie Oct 23, 2015 12:43am
@Hasan . i routinely read the newspapers in India, particularly THE HINDU. Quite frankly, I am shocked by the vitriol, hatred, prejudice and downright meanness of the Indian press, their reporting and their letters to the editor. it appears that they have a fundamental hatred of all things pakistani and make a point of publicizing thier hate towards us in every avenue that they have access too. It seems that they cannot reconcile the sovereignty of Pakistan.
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Observer Oct 23, 2015 08:45am
Indeed, the borders have become much clearer now! Shaan Shahid you are right on the money! You made your father proud!
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Indian Oct 23, 2015 08:47am
@muhammad ahmed khan Dear Mr. Khan, You are already 2nd or 3rd class citizens. If doubts please check into emigration counter of any country of this plant.
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Sameer Oct 23, 2015 03:11pm
Disagree with shans ridiculous views. Art has no boundaries. Secondly, if shiv sena is doung taliban like activity, not all indians become bad. This is by far not a balanced view. Cutting all tied with your neighbor is not a solution. Yes we should have dignity etc but such polarization does not help.
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micky Oct 23, 2015 04:11pm
@H. Jams similarly can all Hindus in Pakistan have freedom to do what they want to do .Pakistan don't have freedom of speech for minority.
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concerned Oct 23, 2015 04:28pm
Agree with Shaan We are lucky to have Pakistan
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zs Oct 23, 2015 06:17pm
Shan is a patriot
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Sumit Maurya Oct 24, 2015 01:17pm
@ignorance is blessing You are blessed my dear friend. You are blessed with ignorance. If you go through the entire election campaign of BJP/Modi, the agenda was development only. Punch line was Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas. Pakistan was never mentioned in the campaign. The truth is Pakistan is not at all an issue with Indians. In fact, Shiv Sena's protest was also not directed against all Pakistanis. They supported Malala and welcomed her to India.
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Amjad Mughal Oct 24, 2015 03:48pm
I will choose Shan over any bollywood actors because reasons are simple. I am a Pakistani first then an art or movie lover. Shan always speaks the language of a pro Pakistan that I really love about him. Despite he has been approached from a number of top bollywood producers he choose to stay in Pakistan that makes him different and star in Pakistan than others. #Respect
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tariq Oct 24, 2015 04:11pm
@Indian Boy majority is not taking any action against shiv sina minority. Like we are taking action against taliban Indian government or the indian silent majority should boycott shiv sina. But when government support shiv sina this is the cause of all these problems.
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Joe Mathew Oct 24, 2015 05:14pm
As an Indian, I am very sorry about the actions of the Shiv Sena as arts , culture and entertainment should not stop at the Wagah border, the actions of the Shiv Sena do not reflect the thinking of 1 Billion people. But Shaan must know when he says that that's why there are borders, a lot of other thoughts come to the mind of the people of Mumbai. Should Shaan have had a one to one with Ajmal Kasab who crossed that very border without visa, causing mayhem and a unprecended carnage. This is where the Shiv Sena & other fundamentalists sway people and gain support. Let good things cross the border.
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Rahmat Oct 24, 2015 09:30pm
Not just in the cinema, but each self respect Pakistani should boycott the indian movies, TV serials and the events both in homes and in public.
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Adil Jadoon Oct 25, 2015 06:18am
Moodi is a step backward for India....let us get our house in order through hard work.
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