Pulwama Terror Attack: All India Cine Workers Association (AICWA) Announces Total Ban of Pakistani Actors Working In Film Industry

After the Pulwama terror attack that killed more than forty CRPF jawaans, the film industry is on a hot streak to dissociate itself with anything Pakistani. The terror attack was claimed to be done by Jaish-e-Mohammed, a militant group that was reportedly backed by Pakistan. Recently, Ajay Devgn and Riteish Deshmukh tweeted that they won't be releasing their film, Total Dhamaal. Pulwama Attack: Ajay Devgn's Total Dhamaal to NOT Release in Pakistan, Declares the Actor.

Now in an important announcement, All India Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has issued a notice that put a total ban on any Pakistani artistes working in the film industry in light of the terrorist attack. The notice read, "All India Cine Workers Association strongly condemns brutal terrorist attack on our soldiers at Pulwama district in Jammu and Kashmir. Our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. AICWA stands with nation in confronting such terror and inhumanity."

"We're officially announcing a total ban on Pakistani actors and artists working in Film industry. Still if any industry insists on working with Pakistani Artists will be banned by AICWA and a strong action will be taken against them." Pulwama Attacks Fallout: After CCI Covers Portrait of Imran Khan, Rajasthan Cricket Association Removes Pictures of Pakistani Cricketers.

Read the whole notice here:

In 2016, when the URI attack happened, there is a ban on all the Pakistani actors working in Bollywood. Looks like the whole nation are together this in making sure that the cultural exchange with our neighbouring country is made redundant, as we stand for our martyred heroes.

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