‘Why Are We Paying For Their Bullets?...’: Sooraj Pancholi Explains Why Pakistani Artists Must Be Banned In Bollywood Post Pahalgam Attack

Sooraj Pancholi, who made his debut with the 2015 movie Hero with Athiya Shetty, recently talked about banning Pakistani artists in Bollywood. The actor explained his views and shared that the Hindi film industry has enough actors. He went on to say that Pakistani artists work here, get paid here and pay taxes in their country. The same taxes, Pakistan use for making bullets and ammunition. Sooraj then questioned why India would indirectly pay for their bullets. The Hero actor shared that he sees the scenario like that and also mentioned that when peace prevails, everyone will work together. 

In an interview with Bollywood Bubble, Sooraj Pancholi said, “I think we have enough actors over here. Also, if actors are coming in from there and they are getting paid by us and going back and paying taxes in their country, the same taxes are being used to make bullets. The same tax money is used for ammunition. Why are we paying for their bullets? I see it like that. When the time is right, hopefully, one day, when peace will prevail, we’ll make movies together. But when peace isn’t there, it can’t happen…’ 

Following the Pahalgam Attack, the government has issued a new order to OTT platforms in India. The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has ordered all streaming platforms to stop broadcasting Pakistani content with immediate effect. A notice shared by ANI said, “In the interest of national security, all OTT platforms, media streaming platforms and intermediaries operating in India are advised to discontinue the web-series, films, songs, podcasts and other streaming media content, whether made available on a subscription based model or otherwise, having its origins in Pakistan with immediate effect.” 

Coming back to Sooraj Pancholi, the actor has worked in movies like Time to Dance, Satellite Shankar and Hero to name a few. He will be next seen in Kesari Veer. The movie also stars Akanksha Sharma, Vivek Oberoi and Suniel Shetty in key roles. The film is expected to be released this year.