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Pakistani Actors Removed from Bollywood Album Covers as India–Pakistan Tensions Escalate

Streaming platforms edit out Mahira Khan and Mawra Hocane from film assets, with producers citing compliance with government directives.

The digitally altered poster of Sanam Teri Kasam now.
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The recent edits and removals seem to be part of a broader crackdown on Pakistani artists' presence in Indian projects, amid escalating tensions between the two countries.
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Overview

  • Indian streaming platforms have removed Pakistani actors Mahira Khan and Mawra Hocane from the album covers of their Bollywood films, including 'Raees' and 'Sanam Teri Kasam'.
  • The edits follow rising geopolitical tensions after the Pahalgam terror attack and India’s Operation Sindoor targeting terror camps in Pakistan.
  • Producer Deepak Mukut stated he was not consulted on the changes but emphasized adherence to government directives.
  • Actor Harshvardhan Rane defended his decision to step back from 'Sanam Teri Kasam 2', citing Mawra Hocane’s criticism of India’s military actions as a factor.
  • The controversy highlights growing risks to cross-border creative collaborations and intensifies debates over national loyalty in the entertainment industry.