FWICE Demands Complete Ban On Pakistani Artists After Pahalgam Terror Attack; Says ‘ Agar Koi Unke Saath Kaam Karega Toh…’

Ashok Dubey, General Secretary from the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), has demanded absolute prohibition on the participation of Pakistani artists in work or projects within India. This decision came in the aftermath of a horrifying terror attack that happened in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, in which 26 civilians were killed. Since the attack, the fight between India and Pakistan has risen.

While talking to ANI, Ashoke said, “Since this is a matter of national interest, the nation comes first. The continuous attacks, including the recent one in Pahalgam on our tourists, are shameful. We have again issued a press release stating that if any of our members are found working with Pakistani artists or technicians, we will take action against them and stop working with them.”

Further, he shared that the letter related to this information has been sent to all organisations connected to FWICE. He also said the same thing has been given in writing to the Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Minister to make a rule regarding this issue that if any Indian works with Pakistani artists, they should be punished for going against the nation.

Ashoke revealed, “We are writing letters to all the associations affiliated with us. If anyone is found engaging in such activities again, they will not be allowed to work in the industry.” He also added, “In the letter to the I&B Minister, we also said that a notification should be issued. Humara koi bhi sadasya, Hindustan ka koi bhi sadasya agar unke saath kaam kar raha hai, toh uske upar desh droh ka mukadma kiya jaye taaki wo aage se ye sab cheez karne se pehle 1000 baar sochne par (If any member from India works with Pakistani artists, a case of treason should be filed against them so that they think a thousand times before doing it).”

Sources from the I&B Ministry pointed out on Thursday that the film Abir Gulaal, with the star cast of Pakistani actors Fawad Khan, will not be allowed to screen in India. He said a letter concerning this has been sent to producer Vivek Agarwal, asking him not to release the film. They warned that if he still released it, FWICW would stop cooperating with every unit member.

“The film Abir Gulaal was set to release on the 9th. Vivek Agarwal, the producer, was sent a letter from us. We also wrote to the Minister of Information and Broadcasting. We wrote a letter to Vivek stating that you cannot work with Pakistani artists in this manner. If you release this film, we will also cease cooperation with every unit member associated with it, whether it be the cameraman or the director. We asked the I&B ministry to ban this film,” Ashoke said.

Fawad Khan is a Pakistani actor who, in the past, was banned from working in India after the 2016 Uri attack. Last time Fawad was seen in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016). Abir Gulal was another movie that was decided to release on May 9, 2025, which was considered his return after a whole nine years, which will, for now, prohibited in India.

About The Pahalgam Terror Attack

On Tuesday, April 22, a tragic attack happened in Baisaran, at least 26 people were killed in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam region, where a suspected militant opened fire on a group of tourists, in which the majority were civilians. This horrifying incident led Prime Minister Narendra Modi to cancel his official visit to Saudi Arabia. Several celebrities, including Akshay Kumar, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor and others, took to their social media to mourn the  loss and criticize this brutal act of violence.