Navjot Singh Sidhu Banned From Entering Mumbai Film City For His Comments on Pulwama Attack
After an ousted from 'The Kapil Sharma Show' because of his comments following the Pulwama Attack, Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu has now been banned from entering the Film City in Mumbai.
Mumbai, February 21: After an ouster from 'The Kapil Sharma Show' because of his comments following the Pulwama Attack, Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu has now been banned from entering the Film City in Mumbai, reported DNA. The decision was taken on Thursday after a meeting by the Federation of Western India Cine Employees in Mumbai. After the February 14 Pulwama Attack, the federation had also announced a complete ban on working with Pakistani artistes in India. Navjot Singh Sidhu, Sacked From 'The Kapil Sharma Show', May Lose Ministry as Pressure Mounts on Congress.
According to the report, in a letter to the managing director of the Film City in Mumbai, the Federation asked not only to ban the Pakistani artistes but also to ban Sidhu from entering the premises of the Film City. Earlier the Federation had also directed the Indian filmmakers not to work with Pakistani artistes and also not to release their films in Pakistan. Pulwama Terror Attack: JeM Terrorist Used 80 Kg RDX, Blast Tossed a Body 80 Metres Away.
The Punjab Minister drew a lot of flak for his comments after the Pulwama attack in which over 40 Central Reserve Police Force soldiers were martyred. Sidhu stated, “For a handful of people, can you blame the entire nation and can you blame an individual? It (Pulwama terror attack) is a cowardly act, and I condemn it firmly. Violence is always condemnable, and those who did it must be punished.” His remarks drew angry reactions on social media platforms as many found his comments insensitive. People called for a boycott of 'The Kapil Sharma Show' where Sidhu appears as a special guest.
Meanwhile, Archana Puran Singh replaced Sidhu from the show. She began shooting for The Kapil Sharma Show. On Wednesday, Archana took to Instagram to share a picture with the 'laughter king' Kapil Sharma from the sets of the show.
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