Bollywood celebs react on Pakistani artists being banned in India

Mika Singh

“There shouldn't be any boundary musically, but will support the govt's decision.”

Karan Johar

“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 Pakistani artistes). If this was truly a solution, then one would take it. But this is not a solution. I don’t believe it is. There are larger forces that have to come together and sort the situation and this cannot be banning talent or art.”

Varun Dhawan

“I will follow what the government of India will say. Jo bhi Bharat sarkar kahegi woh sar ankhon par. The government has to say that. It (ban) has to come from the government. And if they take any steps, we will have to see what they do after that. If by banning actors, terrorism can be stopped then they should do it. That is something the government needs to decide first.”

Salman Khan

“They are two different things. Actors and terrorist are different. They come and work here when our government gives them visa. They get work permit from our government.”

Saif Ali Khan

“This (cross-cultural exchange) should definitely be encouraged. The industry is open to world talent, especially from across the border. But the government has to decide these things. We are artistes and we will talk about love and peace. But the government has to take such decisions about law and who to allow to work here and who isn’t.”

Sushant Singh Rajput

"I think politics and art-culture should not interfere in each other`s work,"