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Kajol backs Ajay Devgn's decision of not working with Pakistani artistes

Kajol jumps on the bandwagon!

News Desk October 08, 2016

Kajol with husband Ajay Devgn. PHOTO: FILE

Bollywood actor Kajol has supported her husband Ajay Devgn’s decision of not working with Pakistani artistes ‘as of now’, The Indian Express reported on Saturday.

Devgn’s film Shivaay is set to release along with Karan Johar’s Ae Dil Hai Mushkil this month. Devgn said he wasn't concerned about his film not releasing in Pakistan. This is the time to stand by the nation, the seasoned Bollywood actor went on to say.

Pakistani artists threatened to leave India

Backing her husband's statement, Kajol tweeted her support saying, “So proud of my husband for taking a non-political and absolutely correct stand.”

So proud of my husband for taking a non political and absolutely correct stand . @ajaydevgn #ProudIndian
— Kajol (@itsKajolD) October 7, 2016

Elaborating on his position, Devgn made it clear that he was not going to share screen space with any Pakistani artiste for the time being.

"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," he said.

Indian nationalist party gives Pakistani actors 48-hour ultimatum to leave country

Amid increasing Indo-Pak tensions, the Indian Motion Picture Producers Association (IMPPA) passed a resolution temporarily banning Pakistani actors from working in India on September 29.

The resolution came after Indian nationalist party Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) warned all Pakistani artistes in India to leave the country. The MNS also demanded a ban on Bollywood films featuring Pakistani actors.

COMMENTS (17)

Sunny | 8 years ago | Reply @Sunil Rao: Things will not get normal .We Pakistan will fight 1000 years to gain independence for Kashmir!!

Bunny Rabbit | 8 years ago | Reply His stmt might be right but how is it non politician. It reeks of politics and diplomacy.

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abhi | 8 years ago | Reply Well done Kajol. as you can see from some racist comments here, you are right in this decision.

White Cow | 8 years ago | Reply @Black Hawk: How civilized.

Beast | 8 years ago | Reply This dark couple needs to get out of inferiority complex.

Parvez | 8 years ago | Reply ....and this is why Ajay Devgn will never be an Om Puri or a Naserrudin Shah.

Gowpeet | 8 years ago | Reply Shows immaturity on this hindu actor's part. And Kajol? Sickened by her response.

Diamond | 8 years ago | Reply Why we even give importance to Indian actors?

Rana | 8 years ago | Reply @Pakistani: Are they listening ?

Lakhkar Khan | 8 years ago | Reply @Black Hawk: = Kala Kawwa Indian This is the best part of Pakistani artists going to India: Raise the bar for untalented Indian artists to work harder to be able to compete with high talented Pakistani artists. Take jobs form Indian artists in their own country Show Indians how Europeans and Americans feel when they steal their jobs

Rana | 8 years ago | Reply Why Pakistani actors comes to India ?Do they forget their khud mukhtari when they see hard cash money of some lakhs.

Pakistani | 8 years ago | Reply We need Fawad Khan and rest of the artists in Pakistan, no need to work in India. Live with dignity in Pakistan.

So true | 8 years ago | Reply Non political decision? Well, it's a 100% political decision. He does not have the guts of Om Puri to make independent decision.

Black Hawk | 8 years ago | Reply Completely agree. Love & hate can not be exchanged between nations at the same time. On the one hand our soldiers are being killed in their sleep & on the other hand we can not welcome your artists with open arms. All Indians must express solidarity with the soldiers who protect the country.

Ahmed | 8 years ago | Reply Totally disagree with these two...As Mahira and Fawad demonstrated loss of life is important no matter where it happens...these are insecure actors and have ax to grind hence not missing a beat to air their true feelings which is sad to see...when millions of Pakistanis and Muslims have supported their movies...what Fawad says or Ali Zafarr will not matter to MNS or anyone in Pakistan who doesn't want follow govt agenda.

Sunil Rao | 8 years ago | Reply Once the dust settles down between the two countries. .things will be back to normal. As before.

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