After the Uri-attack, a complete cut-off with Pakistan has become our sole mantra. And the first initiative towards same is the total ban of Pakistani artists for which ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ is one of the necessary steps.
But, Bollywood and the media seems divided on the ban of the upcoming Karan Johan movie, ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Aihwarya Rai Bachchan and Anushka Sharma. While there are people who believe as an Indian, the film must be banned, but there are a few who are condemning the ban, saying that artists are usually soft targets of a political agenda.
Well, to remind you it all started with Karan Johar not supporting the ban of Pakistani artist, initiated by MNS party in India.
The filmmaker had said to a leading channel, “I understand the anger and the anguish that surround us and I empathise, my heart bleeds for the lost lives. There is nothing that can justify this terrible feeling of terror. Then you are faced in a situation such as this (asking for ban on Pak artistes). If this was truly a solution, one would take it. But this is not a solution. I don’t believe it is. The larger forces have to come together and sort the situation and this cannot be banning talent or art.”
Apart from Karan, superstar Salman Khan had also opposed the ban saying that Salman had said, “There is a difference between artistes and terrorists and Pakistani artistes come to India on visa so, they should not be banned.”
Both Karan and Salman faced a huge backlash. From Ajay Devgn to Ejaj Khan, including the MNS, criticized their opinion and this lead to two camps in Bollywood, the one’s that want Karan’s film to be released, while the others find it essential to ban it.
Ajay Devgn had an upfront reply on banning of Pakistani actors in the country, as he said, “Not at the moment I am very clear on this because you are an Indian first. I don't care if my film doesn't release in Pakistan. Their artistes are standing by their nation. They are earning here but are sticking by their nation. We should learn from them.”
Also, when asked to comment on Salman Khan and Karan Johar’s take on the issue, "It's saddening. You need to take a stand," the actor further added.
Veteran actor Nana Patekar also had a point to make while supporting the ban on Pakistani artists as he said, “Pakistan, artistes come later. My nation comes first. I don’t know anyone except my country and don’t want to know anything else. Artistes are small insects in front of the nation; we are worth nothing compared to the country. I don’t want to know what Bollywood says. I was in the army for two years. Our Jawans are the real heroes.”
Well, after going through the take of both the groups, the main motto as an Indian lies to completely ban the films featuring Pakistani actors. It’s high time to realize that it is the sacrifice of our soldiers, who guard those borders so that we lead a carefree life no matter what profession we are in. And when they take a bullet to save our lives, it’s unfair on their sacrifice if we allow Pakistani artists and films like ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ to prosper in our country.
Hence, the boycott of the this Karan Johar film as a true patriot is a must to set an example for the forthcoming generations to consider the bundle of talent our country has rather than the Pakistani artists.
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