Cine Worker’s Body Puts A Ban On Pakistani Artists And This Is How India Is Reacting
FWICE, the Federation of Western India Sign Employees has put a formal ban on Pakistani technicians and artists to display their skills and pursue a career in Bollywood industry. The ban was placed by the film industry’s worker union this Thursday in Mumbai. It came from unanimous votes and puts a ban on Pakistani artists from being a part of films as well as TV serials produced by Indian directors.
Here is the press release that made its way to social media.
As for the reason for the ban, it is being cited as ‘war-like situation unleashed by Pakistan’ which has caused many soldiers and common men to lose their lives. According to the press issued by FWICE, it says ‘’we stand by our security forces and their families in this hour of crisis and believes in Nation comes first’’. The notice has been forwarded to all the affiliates, producers and associations and also has the signatures of President Shri. Birendra Nath Tiwari and General Secretary Shri, Ashok Dubey.
Many artists including the iconic Atif Aslam, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Ali Zafar, Sajal Aly, Mahira Khan, Mawra Hocane, Fawad Khan, Imran Abbas and many others artists that have previously graced the Indian screen with their matchless talent and have been able to garner a large viewership and following. Indians mostly, however, are supporting a ban, saying that country comes first for sure.
Here is what India has to say:
#BanPakArtists
Entire bollywood is a bunch of spineless n shameless hypocrites.These earn here,live here bt heart goes 4 paki pigs who can't evn stand wt wat is right..
Bloody money minded faces under thick layers of makeup can't hide their real face??— Chowkidar Shraddha (@drshraddha16) February 22, 2018
Music, Art, Brotherhood, Talent all are good. Pak has one of the best pool of talents too. But, let's have our priorities in place. INDIA FIRST, no ifs & buts. #BanPakArtists
— Chowkidar •рязяѝα• (@MyChunniMyRule) February 22, 2018
?You Give Work To Pak Artists
?They Earn Money From #India
?Pay Tax To #Pakistan
?That Money Is Used To Promote State Funded Terror Groups & ISI That Kills Our Soldiers & Civilians
?We're Paying Money To Pakistan To Kill Us#BanPakArtists Until They Quit Terrorism. ????— Sir Jadeja fan (@SirJadeja) February 22, 2018
https://twitter.com/JagratiGupta3/status/966626230165532678
Not only #BanPakArtists , but no Paki should be allowed to put their feet on Indian soil unless they say BMKJ and drink a glass of gaumutra! Jai Hind
— Chowkidarni Sandhya (@PplOfIndia) February 22, 2018
These Pakistani Artists Bleed Their Heart Out When Terror Attack Happens In Paris etc, But They Can't Even Condemn When It's Done By Their Own Country In India?If You Can't Then Better Remain In Your Own Country Enjoying With Terrorists. No Need To Come Here ??? #BanPakArtists
— Sir Jadeja fan (@SirJadeja) February 22, 2018
https://twitter.com/SandipRnc/status/966677358773116928
The sudden ban definitely runs contrary to one of the most recognized industry in the world’s claim that ‘talent has no nationality’. It is unfortunate to witness that where the developing media has decreased the differences and have provided one common platform for the entire world to showcase their talent without being attached to certain limitations due to their origin, India has taken a step back. It is also an eye-opener for our own industry to build capacity within our country so we can accommodate and put these precious gems to the best use.
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