Mahika Shamra regrets having a soft corner for Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi as a teenager
Indian actress Mahika Sharma admitted that she had a soft corner for former Pakistani cricketer and captain of the Pakistan cricket team, Shahid Afridi, as a teenager. However, she revealed that she feels guilty about it now.
Talking about this, Mahika said, "I feel sorry, I was a teenager during that time, and wasn't smart to understand...today when I read those old interviews of mine. I see myself with hate and guilt. How shameful.. but as we all grow with time.. I'm no more like I was before.. I don't carry any feelings for him or anyone else from that country."
Being proud of her Indian lineage, she added, "My love for my country, my culture is endless. And I feel proud to be born in the land of Hindustan. We Indians carry humanity, goodwill, and hospitality. That is in the upbringing of every Indian citizen. We don't believe in terror, nor do we accept it."
Showing her gratitude towards our government, she continued, "I feel blessed that our country is in responsible hands. It's time to celebrate brotherhood and harmony. Gone are the days when the divide-and-rule policy worked. Today, we stand equal irrespective of gender or religion. No one can break us."
All is not well between India and Pakistan ever since the Pahalgam attack on April 22, which led to the demise of around 26 tourists.
Mahika is credited with many television shows like "Ramayan," and "F.I.R.", along with movies "Mr Joe B. Carvalho" and "Chalo Dilli."
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