Mehwish Hayat slams Bollywood for vilifying Muslims instead of promoting peace

[The Viper]

Don't know who those naysayers were who said Mehwish Hayat didn't deserve her Tamgha-e-Imtiaz; she deserves all that and more for using her platform to raise her voice against injustice.

Recently awarded the Pride of Performance award by Norway's Prime Minister, Erna Solberg in Oslo, the actor's speech started doing the rounds on social media soon after.

"We in the film industry, carry a tremendous responsibility. Cinema is a very powerful tool and it has the ability to change people's minds, behaviours and attitudes.

I sincerely believe that Hollywood films and programmes, vilifying my country and portraying us as backward terrorists, has had a profound effect on the psyche of the west. It has greatly influenced what people think of Pakistan," she said.

She named a few shows and movies that perpetuated harmful stereotypes such as Homeland, Zero Dark Thirty and The Brink.

"They have built an image of my country that I certainly don't recognise...These films, combined with others have fuelled the rise of Islamophobia," she added.

Hayat went on to call out Bollywood for doing the same.

"Our neighbours have one of the largest film industries in the world and in a time where they could've used the power they yield to bring us together, what do they do? They make countless films showing Pakistanis as villains.

I understand given our history, upbringing and politics of the region, it can be difficult to remain neutral and in being so, can be seen as unpatriotic... They really need to decide which is more important - nationalistic fervour or a peaceful future."

The Load Wedding star added that Bollywood must acknowledge the damage they've inflicted: "I'm not even asking for more posiitve representation but can it just be more balanced? There's more to us than gun-weilding terrorists and subjugated women. Come on, that's so cliched, let's move on from that."

Mehwish further made an excellent point about how our own film industry should start making films about Pakistan as opposed to just for Pakistan, to show international audiences what we're all about.

So savage and articulate without being patronising. Priyanka, this is how you really promote peace and acceptance, please take notes.

https://images.dawn.com/news/1183490

 

[TNAmarkFromIndia]

Bollywood owes nothing to Pakistan. They can make whatever films they want, and you have the choice not to watch.

 

[troodon]

Who is Mahwish Hayat? These days everyone is giving statements.

 

[JaDed]

Who is Mahwish Hayat? These days everyone is giving statements.

Pakistani actress, I saw her movie ‘Main Punjab Nahi Jaungi’ , one should ask her what she was promoting through that movie? Husbands being allowed to slap their wives?

Everyone acted pretty well though, story and screenplay left a lot to be desired.

 

[ReverseHit]

Misleading headline. She criticized Hollywood for fueling Islamophobia, but Bollywood for showing Pakistanis as villains.

Meh it's a propoganda tool. Now that Indian movies have been banned (although I doubt those Pakistanis who were watching them will still stop watching them), please develop Lollywood and show us the guiding light of peace in your movies.

 

[Civil]

Don't know who those naysayers were who said Mehwish Hayat didn't deserve her Tamgha-e-Imtiaz; she deserves all that and more for using her platform to raise her voice against injustice.

Recently awarded the Pride of Performance award by Norway's Prime Minister, Erna Solberg in Oslo, the actor's speech started doing the rounds on social media soon after.

"We in the film industry, carry a tremendous responsibility. Cinema is a very powerful tool and it has the ability to change people's minds, behaviours and attitudes.

I sincerely believe that Hollywood films and programmes, vilifying my country and portraying us as backward terrorists, has had a profound effect on the psyche of the west. It has greatly influenced what people think of Pakistan," she said.

She named a few shows and movies that perpetuated harmful stereotypes such as Homeland, Zero Dark Thirty and The Brink.

"They have built an image of my country that I certainly don't recognise...These films, combined with others have fuelled the rise of Islamophobia," she added.

Hayat went on to call out Bollywood for doing the same.

"Our neighbours have one of the largest film industries in the world and in a time where they could've used the power they yield to bring us together, what do they do? They make countless films showing Pakistanis as villains.

I understand given our history, upbringing and politics of the region, it can be difficult to remain neutral and in being so, can be seen as unpatriotic... They really need to decide which is more important - nationalistic fervour or a peaceful future."

The Load Wedding star added that Bollywood must acknowledge the damage they've inflicted: "I'm not even asking for more posiitve representation but can it just be more balanced? There's more to us than gun-weilding terrorists and subjugated women. Come on, that's so cliched, let's move on from that."

Mehwish further made an excellent point about how our own film industry should start making films about Pakistan as opposed to just for Pakistan, to show international audiences what we're all about.

So savage and articulate without being patronising. Priyanka, this is how you really promote peace and acceptance, please take notes.

https://images.dawn.com/news/1183490

She has been doing a good job in her films. Hope she succeeds in her endeavours.

 

[big_gamer007]

Bollywood has a lot of Muslims and is basically run by Muslims. They don't biology Muslims at all. Maybe some small level movie might which not many see anyways.

Maybe she is confused and thinks villifying Pakistan = villifying Muslims..

Even then there have been a lot of good movies which promotes peace between two nations. Bajrangi bhaijan being the latest.

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Actress <a href="https://twitter.com/MehwishHayat?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MehwishHayat</a> says the way Pakistani people are portrayed in Hollywood and Bollywood has "fuelled the rise of Islamophobia". <br><br>She's asking for a "fair" portrayal of her countrymen in films. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sunrise?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sunrise</a> <br><br>Get more news here: <a href="https://t.co/sGFikBewnY">https://t.co/sGFikBewnY</a> <a href="https://t.co/Fe5qLkgiP9">pic.twitter.com/Fe5qLkgiP9</a></p>— Sky News (@SkyNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1162265740470177793?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 16, 2019</a></blockquote>
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[KingKhanWC]

Bollywood has a lot of Muslims and is basically run by Muslims. They don't biology Muslims at all. Maybe some small level movie might which not many see anyways.

Maybe she is confused and thinks villifying Pakistan = villifying Muslims..

Even then there have been a lot of good movies which promotes peace between two nations. Bajrangi bhaijan being the latest.

Can you name 5 of these?

 

[cricketjoshila]

Can you name 5 of these?

The 4 Khans

Biggest Lyricist Javed Akhtar

Biggest Music director AR Rahman

Producers and directors like Sajid Nadiadwala,Sajid Khan,Farah Khan,Ali Abbas Zafar Kabir Khan etc etc

Then there are many others like Sajid Wajid

Anu Malik

Etc etc etc

 

[KingKhanWC]

The 4 Khans

Biggest Lyricist Javed Akhtar

Biggest Music director AR Rahman

Producers and directors like Sajid Nadiadwala,Sajid Khan,Farah Khan,Ali Abbas Zafar Kabir Khan etc etc

Then there are many others like Sajid Wajid

Anu Malik

Etc etc etc

Is Aamir Khan one of those? He said he felt worried and scared with the rise of right wing BJP party.

 

[Ram Shekhar]

Is Aamir Khan one of those? He said he felt worried and scared with the rise of right wing BJP party.

Yes true and the worst thing is that he was attacked into silence by the fascist party and its followers. He categorically stated he is worried about the future of his children in India. As a secular Indian, it gives me great grief that the greatest actor of this generation is worried. Now if such an icon feels this way, imagine what the ordinary Muslims have to go through. I feel pity and shamed.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Yes true and the worst thing is that he was attacked into silence by the fascist party and its followers. He categorically stated he is worried about the future of his children in India. As a secular Indian, it gives me great grief that the greatest actor of this generation is worried. Now if such an icon feels this way, imagine what the ordinary Muslims have to go through. I feel pity and shamed.

Do you know of any other Bollywood actors(big names) with similar views? Sorry I dont follow the industry, just see whats on the news.

 

[JaDed]

I have seen enough Pakistani movies to know how Hindus and Indians are portrayed, unless she only watches Bollywood and not Pakistani movies.. then may be can’t blame her.

 

[Shazzam]

I don’t like this complaining. I hate when people blame entertainment industry for problems of this world. I am sorry but no one watched these movies in an attempt to get offended. She needs to stop complaining and focus on her own industry. What sucks is that Hollywood is listening to these types of complaints and restricting there industry to what people want to see. Just cause people like her can’t tell the difference between a fiction and reality. In return bad movies are made.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Mehwish Hayat is a good actress and I'm glad someone is actually speaking up.

I haven't watched many Bollywood films but the ones I have watched that feature Pakistanis usually do a really really bad job at portraying Pakistanis.

No, most Pakistanis do not wear topi's or say janaab in every sentence. We don't have a proclivity towards violence, in most cases.

Recent Pakistani movies have been getting better, looking forward to the rise of the Pakistani movie industry.

 

[Ram Shekhar]

Do you know of any other Bollywood actors(big names) with similar views? Sorry I dont follow the industry, just see whats on the news.

You know what, I don't follow a lot of Bollywood myself. I just follow the work of few like Aamir, who are really good. But I know that many good actors are losing interest to work in the new India. They feel threatened to produce good stuff. Shameful really.

 

[Mr.jain]

Mehwish Hayat is a good actress and I'm glad someone is actually speaking up.

I haven't watched many Bollywood films but the ones I have watched that feature Pakistanis usually do a really really bad job at portraying Pakistanis.

No, most Pakistanis do not wear topi's or say janaab in every sentence. We don't have a proclivity towards violence, in most cases.

Recent Pakistani movies have been getting better, looking forward to the rise of the Pakistani movie industry.

Frogs in the well...
Why are you talking about pakistanis in bollywood when article is about muslims in bollywood!

Do u mean muslims =pakistanis?
Btw bollywood has alwayd backed muslims and idiolized them ,this is one thing bollywood cant be criticised for

 

[big_gamer007]

Can you name 5 of these?

Salman and family
Shah rukh and family
Amir and family
Farah khan and family
Feroze khan's family
Saif Ali khan and family

All of the above put in production money as well. So will be the ones who are probably at the top.

There are many others as well which crickrtjoshila mentioned but they will be after the above ones in terms of money/power.

 

[JaDed]

Salman and family
Shah rukh and family
Amir and family
Farah khan and family
Feroze khan's family
Saif Ali khan and family

All of the above put in production money as well. So will be the ones who are probably at the top.

There are many others as well which crickrtjoshila mentioned but they will be after the above ones in terms of money/power.

Feroz Khans time is over he is dead, Farhan Akhtar and family defn with Excel productions.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Frogs in the well...
Why are you talking about pakistanis in bollywood when article is about muslims in bollywood!

Do u mean muslims =pakistanis?
Btw bollywood has alwayd backed muslims and idiolized them ,this is one thing bollywood cant be criticised for

I was not referring to the content of the article, but what I have seen Pakistan's being portrayed as.

 

[rhony]

What she says is true but she shouldn't include Zero dark thirty in that list. It was sensational that Osama was living under the army school's nose with a bunch of wives. They can't make that movie showing Osama in Nigeria

 

[rhony]

Yes true and the worst thing is that he was attacked into silence by the fascist party and its followers. He categorically stated he is worried about the future of his children in India. As a secular Indian, it gives me great grief that the greatest actor of this generation is worried. Now if such an icon feels this way, imagine what the ordinary Muslims have to go through. I feel pity and shamed.

Did he quit movies and leave India?

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Bollywood owes nothing to Pakistan. They can make whatever films they want, and you have the choice not to watch.

Mehwish owes nothing to India. She can criticise Bollywood and make the industry look like an Indian version of Hitler's cinematic propaganda wing, and you have the choice not to read her interviews.

 

[introvert]

Do you know of any other Bollywood actors(big names) with similar views? Sorry I dont follow the industry, just see whats on the news.

Srk (shahrukh khan) on his 50th birthday celebration was asked about his opinion on intolerance debate. This is excerpt from the event with bit of background study of intolerance debate at that time

"there is intolerance, there is extreme intolerance… there is, I think… there is growing intolerance."
He (srk) said he "respected" people returning awards to protest against intolerance.
A movement that began with writers returning state awards has spread to scientists, historians and filmmakers.
They have cited the killing of rationalists MM Kalburgi and Govind Pansare, as well as the lynching of a man (akhlaq)over suspicions he consumed beef, as examples of rising intolerance in India.
More than 50 historians have returned national and state awards, joining almost 40 writers who have done the same.
Scientists and film makers have also joined the protest, while some people in the business community have expressed concerns.
"We have made a huge thing about our meat-eating habits. How can the food habits of people be an issue?" Khan told the NDTV news channel.
"It is stupid… It is stupid to be intolerant and this is our biggest issue, not just an issue… Religious intolerance and not being secular in this country is the worst kind of crime that you can do as a patriot."

Unfortunately srk was slammed big time for expressing his opinion and since then he has stopped talking about politics on public platform.

 

[RajBan]

Bollywood has a lot of Muslims and is basically run by Muslims. They don't biology Muslims at all. Maybe some small level movie might which not many see anyways.

Maybe she is confused and thinks villifying Pakistan = villifying Muslims..

Even then there have been a lot of good movies which promotes peace between two nations. Bajrangi bhaijan being the latest.

Bollywood is not run based on religion, atleast not yet. Infact Bollywood vocally demonstrates religious harmony and interfaith celebrations even if it is part of their self promotion.

It's a different thing that it produces more crap than quality.

 

[RajBan]

Yes true and the worst thing is that he was attacked into silence by the fascist party and its followers. He categorically stated he is worried about the future of his children in India. As a secular Indian, it gives me great grief that the greatest actor of this generation is worried. Now if such an icon feels this way, imagine what the ordinary Muslims have to go through. I feel pity and shamed.

Amir Khan is not the greatest actor of this generation.

His concerns regarding religious bigotry going unpunished is true though.

 

[RajBan]

Mehwish Hayat is a good actress and I'm glad someone is actually speaking up.

I haven't watched many Bollywood films but the ones I have watched that feature Pakistanis usually do a really really bad job at portraying Pakistanis.

No, most Pakistanis do not wear topi's or say janaab in every sentence. We don't have a proclivity towards violence, in most cases.

Recent Pakistani movies have been getting better, looking forward to the rise of the Pakistani movie industry.

Unfortunately such stereotypes in films do not help in nurturing inclusivity. Most of these directors are lazy, lack intelligence and they don't spend enough time on subject research when directing a movie.

I agree with you Pakistani society, even though predominantly follows one religious view, is pretty diversified in terms of culture, socio economic conditions , education and style of living.

 

[big_gamer007]

Feroz Khans time is over he is dead, Farhan Akhtar and family defn with Excel productions.

His family owns race courses near Pune and invest heavily in movies. Maybe not on records and invest black money, at least used to few years back not sure of current situation.

 

[big_gamer007]

Bollywood is not run based on religion, atleast not yet. Infact Bollywood vocally demonstrates religious harmony and interfaith celebrations even if it is part of their self promotion.

It's a different thing that it produces more crap than quality.

That's the same thing I said lol

 

[RajBan]

What she says is true but she shouldn't include Zero dark thirty in that list. It was sensational that Osama was living under the army school's nose with a bunch of wives. They can't make that movie showing Osama in Nigeria

True. Just like there are naive Indians, similarly there are naive Pakistanis who believe that Osama scouted for that plot all by himself, built a fortified structure and started living with his family under extreme caution.

As much as we ridicule Pakistani agencies, but for sure they are not stupid and they are not going to let that happen without any motive. It's even possible that Osama's location was leaked by the local authorities when they realized that they don't want to protect this guy anymore or have received something greater offering in return. Note that it has to be significant given the considerable diplomatic flak it received from international community.

 

[RajBan]

His family owns race courses near Pune and invest heavily in movies. Maybe not on records and invest black money, at least used to few years back not sure of current situation.

Also owns one of the biggest resorts in Bangalore city.

 

[anand99]

This woman has poor taste. Zero dark thirty was an effing awesome movie

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">So blessed to be able to continue to deliver our message on a world stage. Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/BBCWorld?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BBCWorld</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/BBCNuala?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BBCNuala</a> for having me on your prestigious impact programme . I hope my message of peace resonates where it matters . <a href="https://t.co/2hMKg9zizF">pic.twitter.com/2hMKg9zizF</a></p>— Mehwish Hayat TI (@MehwishHayat) <a href="https://twitter.com/MehwishHayat/status/1162790883823165441?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2019</a></blockquote>
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[MenInG]

This woman has poor taste. Zero dark thirty was an effing awesome movie

Shot in India somewhere and pretending to be in Pakistan? Hate such movies.

 

[Pete Rose]

Zero dark thirty was an effing awesome movie

yes, it was certainly an exciting movie to whitewash torture. . Much like American Sniper was a hagiography about a psychopath who eventually got what he deserved.

 

[Pete Rose]

Bollywood is not run based on religion, atleast not yet. Infact Bollywood vocally demonstrates religious harmony and interfaith celebrations even if it is part of their self promotion.

It's a different thing that it produces more crap than quality.

Kesari came a long way from Lagaan,. From hating the british to working for them in the interest of islamophobia. Not to mention the slew of movies about the Mughal era which hope to revise history.

 

[anand99]

Shot in India somewhere and pretending to be in Pakistan? Hate such movies.

Bigelow was unable to shoot in Pakistan. Heck even in India she faced opposition.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-17216815

 

[TNAmarkFromIndia]

She can criticise Bollywood and make the industry look like an Indian version of Hitler's cinematic propaganda wing, and you have the choice not to read her interviews.

She can criticise Bollywood all she wants. It looks sad and pathetic though when she expects India's film industry to portray Pakistanis better. It's no different than Indians expecting Hollywood to portray India better in their movies. Hollywood owes India nothing, just like Bollywood owes Pakistan nothing. They can make whatever kind of movies they want. In the grand scheme of things, Pakistan doesn't make a lot of money for Bollywood.

Make your own movies and portray Indians however you want.

"Our neighbours have one of the largest film industries in the world and in a time where they could've used the power they yield to bring us together, what do they do? They make countless films showing Pakistanis as villains.

 

[introvert]

Can somebody tell me how do pakistani patriotic movies waar , operation 21 , yalgaar etc presents indians & other religion people ? I haven't seen them but I observed yesterday some people on social media were calling out mehwish for being hypocrite ?

 

[introvert]

Is it true that ispr produce these movies ?

 

[dildilpak]

Shot in India somewhere and pretending to be in Pakistan? Hate such movies.

Do you think that Pakistan would have allowed a movie on Bin Laden’s capture been made in their country? The director had no choice to use some other location.

 

[Itachi]

Bollywood is a business. Not a charity. Whatever is in the trend, will be brought to big screen whether one likes it or not.
Pakistan has every right to ban Bollywood movies in Pakistan while Bollywood can make the current trend into movies.

During cold War and later on, Hollywood did vilified Russia to a greater deal. You don't hear the soviets or now the Russians crying over it. Do you?

Because no one owes anything to each other.

 

[run-out]

Do you know of any other Bollywood actors(big names) with similar views? Sorry I dont follow the industry, just see whats on the news.

Nasiruddin shah

 

[uberkoen]

Not sure what she's on about or why she should even care. Back in the 90's a lot of TV shows were produced or backed by ISPR. The sole agenda of ISPR is to propagate a pro Military, anti India Narrative. PTV drama's like Angar Wadi and Laag back in the 90's were very anti-Indian. Recently, Dastaan also had some anti-hindu sentiments.

Fact of the matter is, it's their media they can do whatever they want just as we do whatever we want. Don't see why this is an issue. Rather than complain make better movies that the world can watch and understand who you really are.

 

[ReverseHit]

Bollywood has a huge impact on Indian cultural leanings. We will use it for propoganda, like other countries do. Nothing wrong with it. Pakistan is free to use their movie industry for whatever purposes they want.

In fact, someone needs to get this Pakistani actress to sit down and listen to some of the anti-Hindu comments made by their 'legends' like Umar Sharif.

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The leaked video is being taken out of context. I’ve been the most vocal on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kashmir?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kashmir</a> issue globally & will continue to do so. I have big plans for next steps. This was a charity event & was requested by the PR not to be political &not distract from the orphans I was there to help</p>— Mehwish Hayat TI (@MehwishHayat) <a href="https://twitter.com/MehwishHayat/status/1178295746510168065?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Rellu_Katta]

I have yet to see anyone in Pakistan media industry (TV and Film) who have been this open and clear about the stupidity that is the bollywood... Shaan and Mehwish Hayat have taken it on front foot with many cowards like Ali Zafar and Fawad Khan still hidding under their bed ..... feel shameful that i called the later 2 my friends sometime ago

Mehwish Hayat as an actress is not in my fav top3 , but as a pakistani, she has done more than all Tom,Dick,Harry left,right and centre...

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">In today's day & age,how can a representative of the largest democracy in the world be allowed to get away with these comments. Why is the world closing its eyes to what is happening in India?This is exactly what Nazi Germany did. So what’s next for Muslims..extermination camps?! <a href="https://t.co/G9Yj6fFAQP">https://t.co/G9Yj6fFAQP</a></p>— Mehwish Hayat TI (@MehwishHayat) <a href="https://twitter.com/MehwishHayat/status/1245775657604468736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Kroll]

Bollywood has a lot of Muslims and is basically run by Muslims. They don't biology Muslims at all. Maybe some small level movie might which not many see anyways.

Maybe she is confused and thinks villifying Pakistan = villifying Muslims..

Even then there have been a lot of good movies which promotes peace between two nations. Bajrangi bhaijan being the latest.

The 4 Khans

Biggest Lyricist Javed Akhtar

Biggest Music director AR Rahman

Producers and directors like Sajid Nadiadwala,Sajid Khan,Farah Khan,Ali Abbas Zafar Kabir Khan etc etc

Then there are many others like Sajid Wajid

Anu Malik

Etc etc etc

Salman and family
Shah rukh and family
Amir and family
Farah khan and family
Feroze khan's family
Saif Ali khan and family

All of the above put in production money as well. So will be the ones who are probably at the top.

There are many others as well which crickrtjoshila mentioned but they will be after the above ones in terms of money/power.

Feroz Khans time is over he is dead, Farhan Akhtar and family defn with Excel productions.

Nasiruddin shah

I heard it was also bankrolled or influenced by the Mumbai underworld, ie players such as Dawood Ibrahim and his D Company back when he was hanging about town before fleeing India.

Any truth to the rumours or is it well known fact?

 

[JaDed]

I heard it was also bankrolled or influenced by the Mumbai underworld, ie players such as Dawood Ibrahim and his D Company back when he was hanging about town before fleeing India.

Any truth to the rumours or is it well known fact?

Defn happened. Hrithik’s father shot(Budesh gang), Gulshan Kumar shot, Anil Kapoor’s pic with Dawood, Mandakini’s relationship with Dawood..Abu Salem and that Monica lady

Underworld and Bollywood were a thing before corporates took over, dont think they would risk it anymore..

I would blame it on Haji Mastan..

 

[Saj]

Very easy to make Pakistanis look the bad guys and win votes and popularity.

On the other hand though, most Pakistani artists will still jump at the chance to work in Bollywood.

 

[Local.Dada]

Very easy to make Pakistanis look the bad guys and win votes and popularity.

On the other hand though, most Pakistani artists will still jump at the chance to work in Bollywood.

Bollywood can’t win.

They are also accused of over patronizing Pakistanis by a few section of the fans.

 

[Knight_Rider]

Not sure what she's on about or why she should even care. Back in the 90's a lot of TV shows were produced or backed by ISPR. The sole agenda of ISPR is to propagate a pro Military, anti India Narrative. PTV drama's like Angar Wadi and Laag back in the 90's were very anti-Indian. Recently, Dastaan also had some anti-hindu sentiments.

Fact of the matter is, it's their media they can do whatever they want just as we do whatever we want. Don't see why this is an issue. Rather than complain make better movies that the world can watch and understand who you really are.

Have you actually watched any of the ISPR made dramas?

The most famous one is “Sunahray Din” and it had no Anti-India theme in it. It was all about glorifying and showing the charming side of an Army career (Cadet college etc). Compared to Indian media Pakistani Tv dramas and movies are generally not anti-indian (nor they show and propagate hatred towards Hindus)

 

[uberkoen]

Have you actually watched any of the ISPR made dramas?

The most famous one is “Sunahray Din” and it had no Anti-India theme in it. It was all about glorifying and showing the charming side of an Army career (Cadet college etc). Compared to Indian media Pakistani Tv dramas and movies are generally not anti-indian (nor they show and propagate hatred towards Hindus)

I specifically referred to some dramas that had anti-India agendas. There are lots that don’t just like there are several Bollywood movies that don’t have an anti-pakistan theme.

Not sure what your point is here but what I was saying is that we do it and they do it what’s the big deal?

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I feel blessed that this Ramzan I am able to share a piece of my heart with you. This naat-e-Rasool-e-Maqbool (S.A.W) is very special to me.I hope it touches you in the same way it touched me.<br>“Karam mere Aaqa” &#55358;&#56626;&#55356;&#57339;<br>Composed & Prod by Mian Yousuf Salahuddin.<br>Lyrics by M. Ali Zahoor <a href="https://t.co/IZErIGvYtJ">pic.twitter.com/IZErIGvYtJ</a></p>— Mehwish Hayat TI (@MehwishHayat) <a href="https://twitter.com/MehwishHayat/status/1260562610803617792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Felt a great sense of pride seeing the Wall of Fame of cricketing legends at Gaddafi Stadium which honours Pakistani heroes through the ages. My personal favourite captain was Inzamam-ul-Haq. Who is yours? &#55356;&#56821;&#55356;&#56816;&#55356;&#57295; <a href="https://t.co/B0e3Ii2r05">pic.twitter.com/B0e3Ii2r05</a></p>— Mehwish Hayat TI (@MehwishHayat) <a href="https://twitter.com/MehwishHayat/status/1268597955495428097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Just noticed. In the picture over my left shoulder.. doesn't Zaheer Abbas look like the ‘Professor’ from the Money Heist? lol</p>— Mehwish Hayat TI (@MehwishHayat) <a href="https://twitter.com/MehwishHayat/status/1268603501514547201?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Not true!!! I just wish that our media would be more responsible and check their facts before posting such stories. Call me and check instead of posting anything you feel like for the sake of "followers" and "likes". This has caused a great deal of distress to family and friends</p>— Mehwish Hayat TI (@MehwishHayat) <a href="https://twitter.com/MehwishHayat/status/1271110146933039104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 11, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Abdullah719]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I will continue to highlight their atrocities in Kashmir and to call out Bollywood for its hypocrisy. Oh BTW next time if you want to link my name with someone .. may I suggest <a href="https://twitter.com/LeoDiCaprio?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LeoDiCaprio</a> ? ��</p>— Mehwish Hayat TI (@MehwishHayat) <a href="https://twitter.com/MehwishHayat/status/1298622856868384768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[MenInG]

Indian government has issued orders to immediately ban the Pakistani web series, Sevak: The Confessions, reported Hindustan Times. It was further instructed to ban OTT streaming platform Vidly TV for airing the web series that allegedly disseminated anti-India content.

As per the order, The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) noted that the web series aired on the OTT Platform "was found to be detrimental to national security, sovereignty and integrity alongside defence of India, security of the State, India's friendly relations with foreign States, and public order in the country."

The ministry cited various elements in the online series as justification for this rejection. They said, "The web series portrayed an anti-India narrative on sensitive historical events and subjects of national importance. For example, operation Blue Star and its aftermath, the demolition of the Babri Masjid at Ayodhya, the killing of a Christian missionary named Graham Staines, the Malegaon blasts, Samjhauta Express blasts, inter-state river water dispute related to the Sutlej Yamuna Link canal, etc."

The centre also said that Operation Blue Star was portrayed as a "massacre" of "innocent Sikhs," The order went on to state that the conditions in Punjab during Operation Blue Star were portrayed deliberately with strong sectarian overtones, implying that the rioting and police action was motivated due to religious concerns. "All policemen in Punjab are depicted without turbans, sending a message that non-Sikh policemen labelled the Sikh population as Khalistani terrorists," the ministry said.

The ministry also claimed that the series contained scenes that gave an inaccurate depiction of historic events. "Using religious symbols, the anti-Sikh riots of 1984 were shown to be an assault by Hindus against Sikhs," the order added.

The web series stars Mohsin Abbas, Hajra Yamin, Nazarul Hassan, Nayyer Ejaz, Adnan Jaffar among others. The series is brought to life by the legendary writer Saji Gul and renowned director Anjum Shahzad.

 

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Bollywood is junk. Nothing good should be expected from it.

 

[greatest]

This Mehwish Hayat is a drama queen. Like most of the sub-continent celebrities she loves getting attention and loves talking on subjects on which she has no knowledge. Very fake lady.

 

[MenInG]

Weeks after actor Mehwish Hayat filed a petition against comments made by YouTuber Adil Raja in the Sindh High Court (SHC), the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Federal Investigation Authority (FIA) submitted progress reports on the removal of defamatory and objectionable content against her.

On Thursday, a two-member bench, headed by Justice Naimatullah Phulpoto, heard the case. During the hearing, representatives from both authorities were asked if the defamatory content about the actor had been removed. The PTA informed the court that content that it had the ability to remove had been removed. It suggested that the petitioner approach the social media platforms directly for the removal of further content.