Karan Patel calls ban on Pakistani artists futile!!

Yeh Hai Mohabbatein actor Karan Patel speaks out saying that it is pointless to target Pakistani artists and shows!

The burning issue right now is the stand of the MNS to ban Pakistan artists as well as films featuring them. Filmmaker Karan Johar has been issued a warning against releasing Ae Dil Hai Mushkil in the country. It features Pakistani actors Fawad Khan and Imran Abbas. Some channels have also decided to pull the plug off Pakistani shows being aired on TV. We know that irrespective of the situation in the border, it is always the entertainment industry that is targeted. A number of Indian daily soaps are also telecast in Pakistan and enjoy a good fan following. We know Kavach is doing brilliantly in Pakistan and so do shows like Swaragini, Yeh Hai Mohabbatein and Shakti.

Actor Karan Patel who plays Raman Bhalla in Yeh Hai Mohabbatein said, "I don't know what to say. The point is people should send a strong message on the political level. They need to be strong and stern. If problems are happening at the border, let the Indian Government send out a message out there itself. Banning films and artists is futile. As an actor, I feel disheartened that it is a fellow actor from a different industry who has to face the flak every time. Films and TV are a form of entertainment and bring relief to masses. They help people forget their day to day woes for some time."

We are sure that there are many who will agree with Karan's point of view. The demand for stronger action at political level is being made by many Indians. On the other hand, the MNS has vowed strict action against artists. In fact, they have even given a 48-hour ultimatum asking every other Pakistani actor to leave the country. Of course, the focus is on Fawad Khan and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil along with Raees that has Mahira Khan. People are forgetting that Shah Rukh Khan's Dear Zindagi also has Pakistani singer-actor Ali Zafar as one of the main leads.