Shaan schools Bollywood’s Khans for silence over BJP leader's Islamophobic comments

Anger in the Middle East spread Monday over comments made by an official of India's ruling party, BJP, about the Prophet Mohammed, with various countries summoning New Delhi's envoy and a Kuwaiti supermarket removing Indian products.

Many actors, such as the likes of Faysal Quraishi and Shaan Shahid, called out the Indian government for inciting hate. However, Shaan has now called out Bollywood actors for keeping mum on the matter. In a series of tweets, the Zarrar star lashed out at Bollywood's Khan, namely Shah Rukh, Salman and Aamir, for not raising their voice against the ruling party. 

Using the hashtag, 'Ban Indian Brand', Shaan added, "Muslims of the world must condemn and boycott [Indian brands]. BJP is a curse for India. The Muslims of the world condemn the remarks on our Holy Prophet PBUH." He then added, "Shame on Modi."

In another tweet, the actor shared, "Kuch adaakaar ab bhi khamosh hain BJP kai khilaaf bolnay sai..Yae kehtay thai fankaar ki koi sarhad nahi hoti. Bhai sarhad nahi hoti, sharm tu hoti hai kai woh bhi baich di? (Some actors are still not speaking out against BJP. These are the same actors who used to say art transcends borders. Maybe there's no border but there has to be a shame. Or have you sold that as well?)" He then added, "Raise your voice, condemn the hateful speech against our Prophet PBUH."

Lastly, sharing a picture of Shah Rukh, Salman and Aamir, Shaan penned, "Silence of the … LAMBS." He went on to use the hashtags condemning and BJP hate speech. 

Previously, Bollywood actor Swara Bhaskar, who has often raised her voice for Indian Muslims and their ordeals, took to social media and shared her two cents on the matter. "Uproar in the Arab world following insults to Prophet Mohammad by ruling party spokespeople on national TV led to calls to boycott Indian products trending on Arab social media," the Veere Di Wedding star penned. She added, "Mohan Bhagwat’s statement and BJP suspending Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal are the results. Hate doesn’t pay!"

Backstory

Comments by Bharatiya Janata Party spokeswoman Nupur Sharma describing the Prophet Mohammed's relationship with his youngest wife have sparked a furore among Muslims. Sharma's remarks during a televised debate last week were blamed for clashes in an Indian state and prompted demands for her arrest. Anger spread overseas to Muslim countries about the remarks.

Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other countries in the region, as well as the influential Al-Azhar University in Cairo, have condemned the comments by a spokeswoman for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party, who has since been suspended.

Modi's party, which has frequently been accused of acting against the country's Muslim minority, on Sunday suspended Sharma for expressing "views contrary to the party's position" and said it "respects all religions". Sharma said on Twitter that her comments had been in response to "insults" made against the Hindu god Shiva. "If my words have caused discomfort or hurt religious feelings of anyone whatsoever, I hereby unconditionally withdraw my statement," she said.

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