Ranbir Kapoor bats for peace as tensions rise

Ranbir breaks silence on MNS ultimatum to Pakistani actors


Entertainment Desk October 01, 2016
Ranbir breaks silence on MNS ultimatum to Pakistani actors in wake of Uri attack. PHOTO: HINDUSTAN TIMES

After Salman Khan and Karan Johar pledged support for peace amid India-Pakistan tension, Ranbir Kapoor rooted for peace as he spoke about the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's 48-hour ultimatum to Pakistani actors.

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According to The Indian ExpressRanbir said he was optimistic that Indian youngsters won't be swayed by the prevailing bitterness and negativity. “I don’t want to sound preachy and like a healer talker but we are living in some hard times right now. I hope that you guys don’t get swept away with the bitterness and negativity, the violence that’s happening around the world and around us,” the newspaper quoted Ranbir as saying.

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Ranbir Kapoor stars alongside Pakistani star Fawad Khan in Karan Johar's Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. The fate of the film, slated to release in October, is mired in uncertainty following an MNS threat to block its release.

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Taking a conciliatory approach, the actor urged people of both from both states to be kind to one other. “I want you guys to stay sweet, gentle, amazing and beautiful. Because even though the world may think that it’s a shitty place to live in, it is beautiful. You guys are the force. And the force is going to be with you, forever,” he said. Ranbir also urged fans from both countries to hug each other to symbolise solidarity and promote peace.

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mani | 7 years ago | Reply Salman Khan back peace while Salim Khan stab it. Rishi Kapoor made anti-Pakistan tweets while son backing peace. Either they are too smart or we are fool
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