Pakistani actor Arsalan Naseer blames Fawad Khan for India's Instagram ban on fellow actors: 'Bro did one film and...'
Pakistani performer
Arsalan Naseer
has ignited online debate by insinuating that fellow actor
Fawad Khan
is indirectly to blame for the recent inaccessibility of several
Pakistani celebrities
' Instagram profiles in India. Among the affected are prominent actresses Mahira Khan and Hania Aamir, whose profiles have reportedly become unreachable for Indian users.
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In a sarcastic tone, Arsalan mocked Fawad by comparing him to the unlucky prehistoric squirrel from the animated Ice Age movie series. Referring to the saber-toothed rodent known for perpetually failing to secure its prized acorn, Arsalan dubbed Fawad 'the Ice Age squirrel' to highlight the perceived chaos trailing him.
Taking to his own platforms—Instagram and the social media site X (formerly Twitter)—Arsalan shared a pointed post about Fawad, who recently collaborated with Indian actress Vaani Kapoor in his upcoming film Abir Gulaal. His message read: 'Fawad Bhai, you did a movie... and then trouble began at the border… now there's a ban. Don't take it personally, but you really are that squirrel from Ice Age.'
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Despite his comments, there's confusion over which account Arsalan was referencing, as both his Instagram and X profiles still appear active and viewable from India.
Arsalan, best known for his work in Chupke Chupke, Hona Tha Pyar, and Siyaah, was addressing the current trend of Pakistani celebrities' accounts being blocked for Indian users. This change follows heightened tensions between the two nations after a tragic terror strike in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 26 people, the majority of whom were tourists.
A number of other well-known Pakistani personalities have also seen their Instagram content restricted in India. This includes singers and actors like Ali Zafar, Sanam Saeed, Bilal Abbas, Momina Mustehsan, Iqra Aziz, Imran Abbas, and Sajal Aly. Instagram now displays a message on these profiles stating: 'This account is unavailable in India. Access has been restricted following a legal request.'
Interestingly, not all Pakistani accounts have been affected. Profiles belonging to Fawad Khan, Atif Aslam, Mawra Hocane, and Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan are still visible to users in India.
The decision to restrict access to these social media profiles aligns with a larger digital crackdown initiated by the Indian government. This action follows reports of certain Pakistani YouTube channels allegedly spreading misinformation and anti-India narratives. These restrictions were advised by the Ministry of Home Affairs, aiming to prevent content that could fuel communal tension or jeopardize national safety.
Cultural relations between India and Pakistan have been on edge since the 2016 Uri attack, after which Pakistani artists were unofficially barred from working in Indian film industries. Most recently, Fawad Khan's movie Abir Gulaal—which also stars Indian actress Vaani Kapoor—was denied theatrical release in India. According to government officials, the decision was made in light of the sensitive diplomatic climate.
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