After the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, Bollywood actress Dia Mirza is being trolled fiercely on social media. The reason for this is an old interview of hers, in which she supported Pakistani actor Fawad Khan and his film ‘Abir Gulaal’. This interview is being made viral after the attack, due to which Dia is facing a lot of criticism.
Dia Mirza’s support and its controversial aspect – Amid reports of Fawad Khan’s return to Bollywood, Dia Mirza had said in an interview that art should never be linked to politics or hatred. Welcoming Fawad Khan to Bollywood, she had said that art is a medium of dialogue, not division. She had also said that she hoped that Fawad Khan’s return would open the way for further cooperation in the field of art between India and Pakistan. This statement was given on April 10, that is, much before the Pahalgam attack. But, after the attack, this interview went viral and Dia Mirza was trolled accusing her of treason.
Dia Mirza’s clarification and reaction – Dia Mirza presented her clarification through a post on social media. She said that this interview was taken much before the attack and it is being presented out of context, which is wrong and insulting. She appealed to the media to stop distorting the facts. Her statement has further increased the controversy. Many people are supporting her while many are criticizing her.
Reactions to Pahalgam attack – After the Pahalgam attack, many Bollywood celebrities have given their reaction. Many organizations have decided not to work with Pakistani artists, and questions are also being raised on the release of the film ‘Abir Gulaal’. Fawad Khan has also expressed grief over this attack and expressed his condolences to the victims.
