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Indian artists warned against online collaborations with Pakistanis

Indian artists warned against online collaborations with Pakistanis

So much hate during a pandemic. Through their live sessions, artists from both sides of the border were comforting many.
Updated 14 Apr, 2020

Actors, singers and artists have an important role to play during this drawn-out lockdown; they come together to keep their audiences entertained and engaged.

At the same time, it's a great time for our entertainers to collaborate with other like-minded people.

Recently, our very own Ali Sethi set the bar high with his cross-border collaboration between local living legend Farida Khanum on this side of the border, and iconic Indian songstress, Rekha Bhardwaj, from across the border.

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After this, several Indian and Pakistani artists started collaborating online and the sight ahead was admirable. However it was when Indian singer Harshdeep Kaur and designer Vijay Arora did an online concert with Rahat Fateh Ali Khan that FWICE took notice and took action.

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) said in a statement, "Artistes were seen collaborating with Pakistani singer, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. We are pained to inform all members that FWICE has issued a total non-cooperation circular advising all members not to work in any manner whatsoever with all Pakistani artistes, singers and technicians."

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It continued, “Some members are blatantly violating the non-cooperation circular by working in various mode and media of entertainment like a recent instance in which our musicians have worked online with singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan of Pakistan, which is being seen online. We have been informed that more such entertainment products and songs are being planned and made.”

The statement also served as a reminder that FWICE had forbidden Indian actors, musicians and even technicians from the Indian entertainment industry to work in any form with people from Pakistan before too.

“We have to strictly inform all the members of our affiliates to kindly note that the Non- Cooperation Circular is valid and subsisting and anyone found cooperating or working in any manner with any Pakistani artistes, singers and technicians, in any mode or media of entertainment, will be subject to strict disciplinary action initiated by FWICE. Everyone, please note,” the statement added.

Where artists were attempting to diminish borders with love for art, extremists are doing their best to keep the two neighbouring countries apart - even though the peaceful attempt was made during a global pandemic.

Comments

Dr Vikas Jamwal Apr 13, 2020 02:31pm
Take all of them. They are not needed in India.
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Indian Apr 13, 2020 02:55pm
Now what do we say?
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Nationalist Apr 13, 2020 03:00pm
Why no such warning comes from Pakistan? Indians are the most hateful nation on earth at the moment
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Ijaz Apr 13, 2020 03:03pm
Seems like a thug organisation trying to control artistic freedom
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Miqbal Apr 13, 2020 03:12pm
Not interested
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A shah Apr 13, 2020 04:07pm
There should be zero contact between the two
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Rathore Apr 13, 2020 04:10pm
FWICE is right , we are 2 different culture. No point of any contact.
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Indian Apr 13, 2020 04:10pm
Good job FWICE.
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Irshad Vohra Apr 13, 2020 04:13pm
The artists are a beacon of hope. Love and compassion can overcome hatred and bigotry. We have to live together. War is an option fraught with mutual destruction. The media in Pakistan must highlight all the brave souls in India that support human rights and desire peace. Bigots must not win.
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FRANK Apr 13, 2020 04:15pm
Haha...pathetic...and India is supposed to be a shining liberal democracy, something that no Pakistani ever believed.
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Just Me Apr 13, 2020 04:15pm
Mahatma Gandhi is rolling in his grave. This is not his India. This is not the India of my friends and family. The is Modi's India - shameful.
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Shahzad Apr 13, 2020 04:24pm
So much display of hatred in this day and age isn’t popular . Grow up.
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Facts Matter Apr 13, 2020 04:55pm
Nobody is going to listen to them.
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M. Siddique Apr 13, 2020 05:05pm
The largest "Democracy" is scared of the activities of its citizens with foreigners. What a sham.
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Cris Dan Apr 13, 2020 05:14pm
Far Right Party in India is burning all bridges of civilized diplomacy. Very sad.
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Insaafian Apr 13, 2020 05:21pm
Haters gonna hate
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Vishal lucknow Apr 13, 2020 05:22pm
Indian artist just want to remain relevant in public who have no value in India are collaborating.
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stinky_pinky Apr 13, 2020 05:28pm
Big country, small minds
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Ga Apr 13, 2020 05:38pm
Then why did Modi invite Pak for Saarc collaboration on the pandemic
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Tahir Hussain Apr 13, 2020 05:39pm
This kind of program should be completely stopped. 99% Indians are not in favor of such activity at this point of time.
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Akshay Sharma Apr 13, 2020 05:39pm
Dear Pakistan, I'm an Indian and I'm ashamed, deeply ashamed for such actions of my countrymen. India is currently being ruled by Hate and Intolerance. We can do nothing but only pray that these dark clouds soon get dispelled by the light of love and tolerance. In the decades-old Indo-Pak rivalry, this is the first time that I'm feeling like standing on the wrong side. I can't describe the feeling but it kills your conscience. I'm sorry for such a disrespectful behavior of my countrymen towards the great legends who we shared for years. (Rahat Sahab and others) I'm sorry. With love and lots of Hope, Indian Hindu(Not that my religion matters here, but my Nationalist BJP Trolls would start judging me as a 'traitor' Muslim if I didn't mention my religion here - enjoying some Hindu Privilege here..!!) P.S. - Please pray for my beautiful but currently sick nation.
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F Apr 13, 2020 05:45pm
Stupid indian. Looking for hate only.
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Mani Apr 13, 2020 05:52pm
India’s hate is another level.
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Gamal Apr 13, 2020 05:55pm
Hindutva is relentless in xenophobia.
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Anil Apr 13, 2020 06:01pm
What is the point of such exercise if we are daily exchanging fire at loc?
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Ash Apr 13, 2020 06:21pm
Indian hatred has no limits and no boundaries, so unfortunate and sad!!
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Random Apr 13, 2020 06:23pm
Indians just being Indians and doing what Indians do........ nothing that surprises me here.
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Shah Apr 13, 2020 06:31pm
To be honest, the Indian smallmindedness is beyond anything the world has ever experienced before. Radicalized by their own media and politicians.
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MMM Apr 13, 2020 06:37pm
Millions died in Europe during wars, but now they are united. Why can’t we bury our hatchets and live together on the basis of mutual respect. Please stop trying to make anyone second class citizen. South Asia has suffered throughout the history from their class system, where one group tries to isolate the other and try to make them second class citizens. It may have worked in past in South Asia, but is this day and age, it will just cause mass misery for everyone.
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bhaRAT© Apr 13, 2020 07:18pm
@Akshay Sharma What a nice comment. I hope hate peddlers take notice.
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Ibrahim Durrani Apr 13, 2020 07:31pm
Why so much hate
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Bipin Apr 13, 2020 07:42pm
You may call it hate and disagree but this is here to stay.
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SDA Apr 13, 2020 07:55pm
Modi must go. Go Modi Go!
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Daskalos Apr 13, 2020 08:10pm
Poor old lady, Farida ji. Why make a spectacle of her at this age and time in life? Please let her rest and live in dignity and peace.
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Siva D Apr 13, 2020 08:29pm
Highly politicized and insecure unions working as proxies to the ruling party. Shame!
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Huzaifa Apr 13, 2020 08:50pm
Huge respect for your beautiful thoughts, stay blessed and happy bhai
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LAHORI KID Apr 13, 2020 09:06pm
@Akshay Sharma I commend you for speaking out without being hateful. Much respect from. Pakistani born
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luxsabun Apr 13, 2020 09:24pm
Who needs Indian Artist
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Ram A singh Apr 13, 2020 09:45pm
@Akshay Sharma BRAVO brother.
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Anonymous Apr 13, 2020 10:01pm
You can't have your cake and eat it too!
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Vijaykumar Apr 13, 2020 11:04pm
what is this bakwas ..... every day Indian and Pakistani cricketing sports persons are posting videos in Youtube
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Zafar Apr 13, 2020 11:06pm
Such actions of these organizations can't create walls between our two countries. Being a Pakistani, I wish all the best to our Indian bretherns and artists ..... We grow stronger together !
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Hassan Apr 13, 2020 11:19pm
@Akshay Sharma : very nice. We need people like you on both sides of the border....
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akram Apr 14, 2020 12:29am
@Akshay Sharma . Good on you mate. Greetings from Pakistan.
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akram Apr 14, 2020 12:35am
Modi govt on right track. Keep it up.
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T-man Apr 14, 2020 12:47am
FWICE is doing what Modi told them to do, which is obviously sad.
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akram Apr 14, 2020 12:47am
Big country with tiny heart.
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akram Apr 14, 2020 12:48am
Height of insecurity
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TruthMatters Apr 14, 2020 01:43am
Such a toxic environment has taken root in India that any future cooperation with regional Muslims or Pakistanis is not only thinkable but seems almost impossible. Wake up, India before this hatred consumes you!
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TruthMatters Apr 14, 2020 01:43am
Such a toxic environment has taken root in India that any future cooperation with regional Muslims or Pakistanis is not only thinkable but seems almost impossible. Wake up, India before this hatred consumes you!
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Masood, TX. Apr 14, 2020 01:53am
What a shame. This is all Modi's game.
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Ahmad - Pakistan Apr 14, 2020 03:31am
The study shows, there are only handful people on bothside of the borders are spreading hate towards peace loving Indians and Pakistanis. It is time now for our current leaders Imran Khan and Narender Modi to come up with the friendship idea and start a visit to eachothers countries sooner than later. Let's make friendship as it was never before.
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Saira Apr 14, 2020 04:38am
@Akshay Sharma It is extremely important and heartening to read your message of peace and sanity. May Modi's era of hate and division soon be a dark spot of the past, ameen.
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The lost soul Apr 14, 2020 05:27am
The reality is you can not afford to sing and dance and pretend your neighbour is a do gooder.
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nk Apr 14, 2020 06:15am
@Akshay Sharma ,I respect the courageous comments you made!!! it is always darker before dawn!
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Aamna Apr 14, 2020 06:17am
This is not the first time India has been on the wrong side of history contrary to the self righteous vitriol the Indian state and citizenry keeps spouting.
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Aijaz Gul Apr 14, 2020 06:50am
Music, Films and other forms of Art have no borders.People who have tried dividing them into geographiscal divisions have not grasped the basics.
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zafar Apr 14, 2020 07:22am
I have personally decided to stop watching indian contents on Netflixx since Augus 5 '19 and discovered that Pakistani dramas are lot more entertaining then Indian movies....Pakistani movies are however still full of overacting and cheesy dialogues even though our artists are pretty talented and good looking. Perhaps we will have better writers and director one day and hopefully sooner than later.
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T-man Apr 14, 2020 07:41am
@Dr Vikas Jamwal , Why are your comments so hateful?
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Mesotwisty Apr 14, 2020 07:45am
Let them cook and fester in their own broth
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Anujit Apr 14, 2020 09:40am
Sturdy presencce of RSS in all the institutions is really a matter of concern. Don't know when the nation would be able to get rid of this RSS virus.
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Anujit Apr 14, 2020 09:42am
@Akshay Sharma Brother, I agree with you. 100% .
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Shah Apr 14, 2020 09:43am
@Akshay Sharma Nice to read, at least someone wrote sense
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Anujit Apr 14, 2020 09:44am
Immense love for Rahat Fateh Ali saab
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gj Apr 14, 2020 09:45am
what a hate filled country. this india. clearly shows on their faces. ugliest race on the planet.
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ASIM Apr 14, 2020 10:33am
@Akshay Sharma you said you can do nothing. You can vote and instill the mindset of peace and progress among the people you interact with.
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Realistic view Apr 14, 2020 11:58am
Online entertainment with offline infiltration. Wah! What did you expect?
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Ping Apr 14, 2020 12:01pm
Please publish Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's photo. He is the catalyst for Federation of Western India Cine Employees statement.
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Sukhoi-35 Apr 14, 2020 03:05pm
@Akshay Sharma Unfortunately you dont have any talent to have online collaboration with Pakistanis, besides flattering.
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Junaid Apr 14, 2020 03:13pm
@Akshay Sharma Imposter in fake id.
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Venkatram Apr 14, 2020 10:17pm
@gj so true.... Have you heard that proverb "It's people like you who make people like me like people like you"
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Nasir Apr 15, 2020 01:28pm
Ugly face of fascism in India due to Hindutva politiics.
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Farah Khan Apr 15, 2020 01:49pm
Extremism is expanding in India, which may lead to greater disaster for the region. only hope is India public. By nature Indian public is secular for centuries. @farahkhan_92
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Vipulva Apr 15, 2020 01:54pm
Good Job FWICE!
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Bvna Apr 16, 2020 05:48am
@Nationalist ...not really many Pakistani and Iranians and Afghans live here, richer then locals. Can you say same foR Pakistan?
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Hubert Apr 16, 2020 05:32pm
Why doing politics everywhere. Are we exporting and importing materials to Pakistan. Why don't u do politics there where u get income. Useless fellows. World is common for everyone. When the problem rise let us solve don't create for selfish benefits
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