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Pakistani artistes cannot be stopped from working in India: Salman Khan
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Pakistani artistes cannot be stopped from working in India: Salman Khan

Salman added that politics and art needn't mix because both countries are fond of each others' entertainment industry.
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03 Nov, 2015

Hopping on to the bandwagon of Bollywood actors standing up against Shiv Sena's call to ban Pakistani artistes, Salman Khan has reiterated the point that art and entertainment transcends boundaries by pointing to the mass appeal of Pakistani dramas in India, reported *Hindustan Times*

He said that art and politics shouldn't be mixed together: “Now that everything is digital, Indians love to watch each and every entertainment show, including popular Pakistani shows . So, art and entertainment have no boundaries. Entertainment is evaluated by what common people want to watch."

Salman added that no one could put restrictions on the performers: “Politics and art should not be mixed. This is not what common people want."

He also pointed out innumerable Bollywood fans in Pakistan: “If someone wants a Pakistani actor who can portray a role better, nobody can put a constraint. Bollywood has a huge number of fans in Pakistan and earns a good share of income from the neighbouring country.”

Only yesterday Bollywood megastar Shahrukh Khan spoke about the rising intolerance in India preceded by Sidharth Malhotra who spoke for Fawad Khan's skill and acting.

Akshay Bardapurkar who is the General Secretary of Shiv Sena's film wing had earlier said that Pakistani artists shouldn't be allowed to perform because of the skirmishes at the border which eventually led to singer Ghulam Ali cancel his event.

Both Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan whose upcoming films are in works were also asked to leave India which led many members of the fraternity to raise their voice.

Comments

M.AMBIKAPATHI Nov 03, 2015 12:59pm
Shiv Sena should stop their attitude .Mumbai is not their own property. Common Indian People have no objection for Pakistan Artist participation in Indian film Industry.
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Irfan Nov 03, 2015 01:08pm
Not only the two SK, others should also come forward. and be vocal. Ajay, Akshay, Sunjay, Sunny etc etc. They have been too vocal against Pakistan in their movies. Its time to pay back and do something good. Let's see if they have got the guts.
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Pune-India Nov 03, 2015 01:30pm
Why only Indian Khans are talking about Pakistani artist..where are non-Muslims artist of Bollywood ?? like Hrithik Roshan, Arjun, Kangana, Kareena, Mahesh Bhatt, Sonam Kapoor...
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Delhi India Nov 03, 2015 01:37pm
Who is stopping...Infact India gave citizenship to Adnan Sami
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Jawad Nov 03, 2015 02:06pm
@Pune-India ...isnt Mahesh Bhatt consider a pro Pakistani?
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Jawad Nov 03, 2015 02:08pm
@Delhi India ....while pakistan raised a deaf-mute indian girl and returned her to india.
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Pak Citizen Nov 03, 2015 02:30pm
Why other prominent Bollywood stars (other than Khans) are quite on this issue.
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Shiva Nov 03, 2015 02:40pm
Awasome sallu bhai. Live long and prosper bhai.
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Ahtesham Nov 03, 2015 02:59pm
There is no value or respect of Indian Muslims in India even Dr Abdul Kalam also feel shame as an Indian!
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Utpal Nov 03, 2015 03:36pm
In the arena of ART & Culture there is no border. Everyone is welcome in that world.
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Salim Khan Nov 03, 2015 04:14pm
India is a secular country. A few hundred Shiv sena party can not put 1.3 billion population of India to hostage.
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Salim Khan Nov 03, 2015 04:26pm
It is important to note that Salman Khan is very close to Narendra Modi. That means Modi is not happy with Shiv sena intolerance. This party has few supporters in Mumbai only. Shiv Sena uses the failure of Pakistan Govt to take action against LeT terrorist Hafeez Sayed. If Pakistan takes action against UN declared terrorists then Shiv Sena cannot protest against Pakistan artists.
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Zak Nov 03, 2015 04:50pm
He should not say this, his life will be in danger because SS ( like German gestapo) is ruling India. Why is US and western media so quiet, I wonder.?
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jabbardoha Nov 03, 2015 05:14pm
As he said art and politics should be kept apart. Hope Pakistan consider trade and politics should be kept apart.
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Zak Nov 03, 2015 05:35pm
The running of Indian government not by Foreign ministry, interior ministry, entertainment industry, businesses , police, army, politicians, the ' people' but Shiv Sena ( SS) the extremists. Atleast in Pakistan the extremist Taliban are out of government fighting the government, but in India the extremists are in government fighting the people.
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Zak Nov 03, 2015 05:37pm
@Pune-India ...because non muslim actors are supporting the anti muslim hate campaign, some are in the hate parties, like shatrogan sinha, govinda, amita Bachman.
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Anwar Nov 03, 2015 05:54pm
Where is Amitabh Bachan? Millions of Pakistanis are his fans and prayed a lot for him when he met an accident during shooting of film Quli. Come on Mr. Bachan open up your lips, I think you are not ungrateful.
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Anwar Nov 03, 2015 06:00pm
Every living man should raise his voice against narrow mindedness, hate and discrimination among us human beings. No body is above and nobody is less but sure in terms of tallness in humanity.
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Changez_Khan Nov 03, 2015 06:54pm
Great people speak their mind, their words should not be shrugged off.
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Sanjay Nov 03, 2015 06:56pm
I agree with Salman..artist exchange is great way to bolster friendship
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A common pakistani Nov 03, 2015 07:56pm
@Irfan especially saif ali khan
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onebookend Nov 03, 2015 09:02pm
Setting up of unnecessary conflict by Salman Khan. He should have said no artist should be stopped from working in India. As long as the Government of India grants a Visa that allows an artist or any other person to work in India, no one has the legal right to stop that person from carrying out the economic activity. People may have a peaceful protest as per their perceptions and what have you, but disrupting by force or threat of force is the last thing that should be tolerated. Salman Khan's actions create divisions and not set the record straight.
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lafanga Nov 03, 2015 09:21pm
Where are other Bollywood artists but most importantly where is Modi on this issue ... as usual nowhere to be found.
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adnan Nov 03, 2015 09:28pm
india going towards political crisis .... its good. need a shake down
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Valar Morgulis Nov 03, 2015 09:38pm
Dabangg Statement from Salman Khan. Appreciate his personal stance but concrete action needed to be seen.
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RIZ Nov 03, 2015 10:14pm
Not sure if this will be possible but I would like Mr. Amitabh Bachchan to visit Pakistan to cool down the tension between two countries. I am sure he will enjoy the hospitality of Pakistani people, government and entertainment industry.
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Qamar Valliani Nov 03, 2015 10:42pm
Need more artists to talk like brave Salman.
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vk Nov 03, 2015 10:47pm
I am sure more than 90% of Indians wants Pakistani artist or any good artist to come to India and show their talent. But to expect support for anything Sallu says (considering his background and working methods) i am sure any self respecting person will not agree with him by heart.
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Mohan Nov 03, 2015 11:20pm
Shivsena,BJP,VHP, Bajrandal are terrorist org. and should be banned
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Rehan Shah Nov 03, 2015 11:47pm
@M.AMBIKAPATHI Its the trade of politics brother, and hate is most profitable currency.
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Aleem Nov 04, 2015 12:22am
Salman khan sahib thank you for making the point but the reality is that in India, your PoV does not count for much. You are looked upon as an entertainment item. Beyond that its the RSS that rules the roost.
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jay Nov 04, 2015 12:54am
Why entertainments alone should be separated from politics? Religion, trade ,sports all these should be divorced from politics. Also virulent propaganda whether it is in India or Pakistan should be discouraged.
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a Nov 04, 2015 12:56am
They can be stopped but they should not be stopped is what U want to say.
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dabangg Nov 04, 2015 02:43am
@Irfan I agree. Non Muslims need to speak up. Also Ajay, Sanjay etc. have not been vocal against PAK. Their characters have been.
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gopal Nov 04, 2015 04:30pm
Let us stop talking to each other for fifty years. And let the future generations decide what they wish.
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