Nadia Khan claims Indian stars had Pakistani artists banned

Nadia Khan has found herself at the centre of a heated controversy following statements made on a chat show regarding alleged insecurity among Bollywood superstars towards Pakistani actors. In a viral clip shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Nadia suggested that top Indian actors, including the renowned trio of Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Salman Khan, orchestrated a ban on Pakistani actors out of fear and insecurity.

"Our actors became really popular there when Fawad (Khan) etc started working in India," began Nadia. She furthered, "This led to many big actors becoming insecure. They made it a political issue to get them banned. It wasn't just that politicians had an issue. No. Their top actors...they became scared. It wasn't just that they'd get films. It was also that their public would go crazy for our stars."

Claiming that our stars don't expose their bodies or resort to antics similar to those of Indian actors' (as per Nadia's view), she continued, "They're actors. They use their eyes. They know how to deliver dialogues. Their Urdu is so clear. [Indian actors were] done for. Thus, they got them banned. The thing is that the Indian audience loves our actors. And in recent times, what Bilal (Abbas Khan) and Wahaj (Ali) have done, [fans] are crazed. And those who make dramas understand that [these actors] are a necessity."

Furthermore, Nadia emphasised the cost-effectiveness of Pakistani dramas and the passion of Pakistani directors in showcasing their work internationally, leading to the growing popularity of Pakistani stars in India. She stressed the virality of Pakistani stars in India, further stating, "Khans became insecure" and highlighted how stars of this age group are absent in India.

Nadia's remarks, made on the chat show, imply that the ban on Pakistani actors in Bollywood was not solely a political decision but rather a deliberate agenda driven by the fear of comPetition from talented Pakistani counterparts. The controversy ignited by her remarks underscores the complex interplay of comPetition, nationalism, and cultural exchange within the universe of Entertainment, leaving both fans and industry insiders eager to see how the situation unfolds in the coming days.

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