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Updated 05 Nov, 2015

Who would have thought that a Halloween costume as common as Catwoman would get somebody in trouble?

But such is the hard luck that recently befell our beloved actress Mahira Khan.

At Nabila's Halloween party, the svelte leading lady went as Catwoman, and posed for a picture with Asim Raza, the director of her upcoming film Ho Mann Jahaan.

Now, Asim was geared up in Shiv Sena's signature saffron and even sported a placard that said 'Mahira ko bahir nikalo!'

While Asim's costume was just a timely, tongue-in-cheek jibe at Shiv Sena, whose recent threats against Mahira and Fawad Khan have caused much furore, many people across the border construed Mahira's joint picture with Asim as a political statement.

The actress thus decided to clear the air with a series of tweets:

Mahira Khan's debut Bollywood film Raees, in which she stars opposite Shah Rukh Khan, will be out in 2016.

Comments

tellmore Nov 05, 2015 04:40pm
Mahira do not have any idea of what Shiv sena is and how much strong they are politically in Maharashtra. When she is not a politician, it would be better for her to focus on her work and do not get in to political statements. Though there may be political statements during election times, normally shiv sena do not businesses. If shivsena really opposes, no pakistani can even enter India. Hence it is better for Mahira to stay away from politics and simply focus on her work when she is in India.
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Ahmer Nov 05, 2015 04:53pm
So what is the objection and by who?
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AXH Nov 05, 2015 04:58pm
There is absolutely nothing to apologize for Mahira. Even if it was intentional, it was bulls-eye.
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A. A. Nov 05, 2015 05:00pm
Why is she so scared to even speak out her mind? Forget about the indian money, and be graceful.
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rohan Nov 05, 2015 05:08pm
Dear Mahira , With this you have ensured a high profile protest against your film with SRK. This Halloween will cost nothing less than 10 million dollars in India itself. Good Luck
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KnowTheTruth Nov 05, 2015 05:17pm
Mahira has ensured that her film will either not release in India, or bomb at the box office.
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Amarnath Nov 05, 2015 05:43pm
read somewhere else that Mahira apologized for this pic. why did she? she was well within her rights.
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A common pakistani Nov 05, 2015 05:55pm
First of all, she shouldn't be even working in India. Is there any shortage of opportunities in Pakistan?
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Sudhanshu Swami Nov 05, 2015 05:56pm
It was not a political statement. It could be if other person was in costume of Osama (and associates).
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Zala Nov 05, 2015 06:23pm
Every respectable person is afraid of goondas. Mahira is no exception.
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AIB Nov 05, 2015 07:00pm
Dont worry they are tolerant enough..:-)
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GA Nov 05, 2015 07:09pm
Making a mountain out of a mole hill. Some people have just too much time on their hands to criticise over trivial matters. Get a life! It's only a party.
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Farhan Nov 05, 2015 07:33pm
Shiv sena is a political party with centerist ideology. They do not kill people like the terror organization. They just threaten or disrupt public life. We are taking them too much seriously. We even do not dare to speak against our political parties.
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Mustafa Nov 05, 2015 07:58pm
I think this is Mahira's financial statement since Bollywood is located in Shiv Sena territory, both physically and ideologically.
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SKD Nov 05, 2015 08:32pm
If Mahira wants to work in other country in hostile environment, then should be politically correct according to reigning norms of that society.
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Indian guy Nov 05, 2015 08:40pm
She should just stick to her work if she wants to be successful. Raking political controversy is nail in her career coffin. Especially with Shiv Sena and RSS. All producers, directors touch feet of these politicians so survive in Mumbai.
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Consulting Nov 05, 2015 08:41pm
This means in Mumbai there will be no screening.You dont need to be brainy whom she is offending.SRK has made a mistake movie would make hardly 3-4 crore INR in Pakistan.Loosing out on 40-45 crore INR in Mumbai and allied regions.
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Mohamad USA Nov 05, 2015 08:57pm
worried about her upcoming movie with SRK ?
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Ahmed USA Nov 05, 2015 09:04pm
Yes Mahira enough politics... please stop now at least... your Halloween message has already sent shock waves around the globe... no more aftershocks please... :)
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Hitesh Nov 05, 2015 09:04pm
Very immature behaviour
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ghazal Nov 05, 2015 09:42pm
small issue mahira , you are welcome. once bihar and maharashtra election are over we will again be liberal and humour loving society
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hamza khan Nov 05, 2015 10:00pm
@rohan hahahaha...you wish. you indians will be lining up for raees the minute it comes out. LOL...
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hamza khan Nov 05, 2015 10:02pm
@Farhan are you insane? shiv sena and RSS are sister organizations, and while perhaps shiv sena hasnt killed anyone (need to fact check that) they have been responsible for destruction of property and were lead instigators in babri masjid demolition
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Pakistani Nov 05, 2015 10:07pm
She is essentially a businesswoman keen to earn money. She can also act but has no political, religious, or cultural affiliations. So let her be. As long as such people do not become role models for the youngsters of our nation I personally do not care how she projects herself. She might as well be a part of Hefner empire. It is her choice.
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a Nov 05, 2015 10:27pm
Shiv Sena will never hurt even a fly. They just throw ink or disrupt events.
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lafanga Nov 05, 2015 10:53pm
Hey Mahira ... You went after glitter in the Bollywood, now you can enjoy your stint with Shiv Sena. Pretty soon you will realise how good you have it in Pakistan. Money isn't everything.
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rohan Nov 05, 2015 10:56pm
@hamza khan I was born and brought up in Mumbai.. And I know the very ground reality.. Of course, SRK is a brand and I would love to go for first day first show... But shiv Sena won't let this happen.. Because of Mahira and now this Halloween thing...
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Valar Morgulis Nov 05, 2015 11:05pm
@tellmore Don't try to dictate us on what to do or throw hollow threats. It never worked on Pakistan before and it never ever will. Learn to respect people innate right to freedom of expression, don't suffocate them for own ulterior motives.
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Malko Nov 06, 2015 01:21am
Mahira you don't need to apologize that will justify what Shive sena has done with muslims and other minorities living in India...
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Iqbal Khan Pakistani Nov 06, 2015 01:22am
I dont think it was funny at all.Big mistake on part of Mahira
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Rashid Sultan Nov 06, 2015 02:05am
@A common pakistani stop this dictatorial nationalism. she is her own person and has every right to do ans say as she pleases. It has nothing to do with Pakistan or India. Good luck girl. Go for it.
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Jawad Nov 06, 2015 03:23am
India is really messed up
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IndianGuy Nov 06, 2015 04:31am
In an ideal world this would not have mattered. But in this one it most probably will. She has every right to protest. However, it would have been wise for her to have stayed out of this. You can't do this and the same time say that creative people are not interested in politics, that too of other nations. And to make things even more difficult, the other guy is dressed as Bal Thackeray himself. She has just provided more ammunition to Shiv Sena to shout about. Hope this does not make matter worse.
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Kolsat Nov 06, 2015 07:34am
While agreeing that artists as creative people should have the freedom to express themselves freely, they should also have the sense to realise what can and cannot give offence. being offensive is not the aim of art and artists. Mahira Khan should have known that she will be giving offense to some posing with someone dressed in saffron.
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Hamid shafiq Nov 06, 2015 10:06am
these things can stop mahira to enter in India for future work. but its a party aur party tu abhi shoruu hooi hai
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AYK Nov 06, 2015 12:10pm
Why is she apologizing.....Its a very peaceful way to protest....
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ahmed hussain Nov 06, 2015 02:29pm
@A common pakistani yes there is. Be realistic and try looking at things with an open mind.
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Divergence Nov 06, 2015 06:02pm
@Rashid Sultan You are living in denial. Whether Mahira Khan likes to identify herself as a Pakistani or as a free spirit artist, the fact of today is that Shiv Sena have attacked them because they are Pakistanis, so you need to check your definition of what nationalism is. For me, nationalism is patriotism and you don't have any right to dictate or enforce your own version of nationalism on someone else, maybe that works in India which I suspect you are that is an indian, but Pakistanis are different.
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Divergence Nov 06, 2015 07:53pm
@ahmed hussain I beg to differ with you, there is indeed shortage of opportunities for an artist who wants to pursue Indian culture and their entertainment, but my mind is open enough to see that there are plenty of opportunities for someone who wants to promote Pakistani culture and entertainment. There is a great difference between two if you wish to realize that which I fear you don't
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javeria Nov 06, 2015 07:58pm
@A. A. I think she is scared for her life.She is getting severe threats in India.
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Harsh Nov 06, 2015 08:00pm
Mahira it's already burning issue in Mumbai and now you given them chance to justify there view. Even after seen this incident lot of Indian have changed there mindset regarding pak artists.
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GIRL Nov 07, 2015 12:07pm
@tellmore This is a reply to somebody's comment below... Mahira never made a political statement. In fact since the time SS has imposed such a ban she never spoke a word about it until this picture came out, which was also taken without any kind of political intentions. Nw that the picture went viral she apologised as that was never her intention.
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Adil Nov 09, 2015 03:47pm
Dressing up as Shiv Sena is wrong. How will we like it if Indians start to dress up like a Mullah for Halloween? It is offensive.
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Khan Nov 09, 2015 10:57pm
Am I the only one who thinks this is absolutely ridiculous! What is she apologizing for? Chin up, head high. That's Mahira Khan!
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