- Shaan Shahid has recently been in the headlines.
- The Zarrar star criticised Javed Akhtar for his divisive remarks.
- Shahid stated his doubts about Akhtar receiving a visa to enter Pakistan
Shaan Shahid has recently been in the headlines for his remarks on working in Bollywood, which was frequently misinterpreted and sparked bigger discussions about artistic freedom and patriotism. The famed Indian poet Javed Akhtar was recently criticised by the Zarrar star for his divisive remarks regarding the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. Shahid stated his doubts about Akhtar receiving a visa to enter Pakistan given his apparent animosity towards the nation. At the time, Akhtar was taking part in the Faiz Festival in Lahore.
The Arth actor has once again expressed his anger with India and its artists in a recently released video. Shahid was questioned why he hadn’t decided to work in Bollywood or on an Indian project during an interview with a local publication. Several people were baffled by his response, which was an analogy that he used that was pretty unclear. Shahid’s remarks have once more sparked controversy and sparked a discussion about international partnerships and the entertainment industry’s influence on politics. It is unclear how this problem will be solved, but it is obvious that Shahid’s viewpoints have been taken into consideration.
“If you are a decent doctor, you would normally provide your services where there is poverty and extensive illness”, the actor claims. He went on to say, “In the same vein, I work in Pakistani films to amuse my audience, who lacks amusement. Pakistanis have a right to my work because this country needs me more now that it has nurtured me into the artist I am today.”
Shaan Shahid said, “Well, they should try getting a visa first,” in response to a question regarding the idea of art crossing borders. The actor has made no secret of his desire to support Pakistani cinema and his opposition to working in Bollywood. He previously discussed the criticism he received for turning down offers from Bollywood, notably Aamir Khan’s Ghajini, in an interview.
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“I continue to turn down proposals that are made to me. And after declining several requests from Bollywood, the challenges I faced in Pakistan were surreal “Shaan disclosed. He added that the part offered to him for Ghajini was one that “anyone in India could’ve done,” and he questioned why a Pakistani actor wasn’t considered for the part. Shaan believed the role did not fit him because the antagonist was a criminal who dealt with the sale of children’s body parts.
“If you’re India’s heavyweight and I’m Pakistan’s heavyweight, I won’t lose a fight for money,” he continued. Shaan thinks his audience deserves to be pleased by him and that Pakistani cinema needs him more than ever. Shaan’s patriotism and allegiance lie with his own country, despite the notion that art may transcend boundaries, and he continues to work in Pakistani films to support that country’s entertainment industry.
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