In an interview, Ajay told CNN-News 18, while he understands one should not compare artistes with terrorists, when the ties between India and Pakistan are strained, it is “not possible to talk about exchange of art and culture”.
“There is an exchange of bullets happening and you are talking about exchange of culture? We cannot isolate ourselves from the nation.”
Salman Khan and Karan Johar had said banning Pakistani artistes from working in Bollywood was not a solution but there are many in the industry who have supported such a move in the wake of rising tension between the two countries.
When asked about his take on Salman’s and Karan’s comments on the matter, Ajay said, “It’s saddening. You need to take a stand.”
Minutes after the interview, Ajay’s actress-wife Kajol heaped praise on him by tweeting, “So proud of my husband for taking a non-political and correct stand.”
Salman had said there’s a difference between artistes and terrorists and Pakistani artistes come to India on visa so, they should not be banned, while Karan said banning is no solution to terrorism.
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