Salman, Aamir, Shah Rukh scared of Pak stars. Pakistani actor and TV presenter Nadia Khan recently stirred controversy by suggesting that Pakistani actors were banned in India due to insecurity among Indian artists. She claimed that Indian artists, including the 'Khans,' were apprehensive about the popularity of Pakistani actors like Fawad Khan, leading to efforts to create a political issue and subsequently ban Pakistani artists in India.
During an episode of the show 'Kya Drama Hai Uncut Version,' Nadia Khan stated, "After working in their films, Fawad Khan and other Pakistani celebs became so popular in India that some of Bollywood's top actors felt insecure. They orchestrated a political issue between the two countries, resulting in the ban of Pakistani artists in India (after the Uri attack). It wasn't just Indian politicians; even the top actors there were fearful."
She further elaborated, "The fear wasn't just about losing film opportunities but also about the growing admiration of Pakistani actors among the Indian audience. They were so intimidated by our talent that they resorted to banning us. Recently, the work of our actors Wahaj and Bilal (presumably Wahaj Ali and Bilal Abbas Khan) has garnered immense love from the Indian audience... these stars are going viral in India, and you have no idea about their fan following there. Even the Khans (referring to Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Salman Khan) are insecure – 'What will happen if these actors join our films?'"
The ban on Pakistani actors was initiated in 2016 following the Uri attacks, and in 2019, the AICWA (All Indian Cine Workers Association) announced a complete ban on all Pakistani artists in India.