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Time of India
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kanwar Yatra: 222 liquor shops in Noida & Ghaziabad to be covered; hotels & dhabas directed to display food licences
'You can't kiss me' - When Pakistani actress Mahira Khan told Shah Rukh Khan while shooting for 'Zaalima' song from 'Raees' Pakistani actress Mahira Khan, who has worked with Shah Rukh Khan in 'Raees', recently recalled filming the popular song 'Zaalima'. During her recent interview, Mahira revealed that she repeatedly told SRK that he can't kiss her because she was scared, 'ki kahin kuch zyada na ho jaye'. She added, 'He used to be like, 'Kya ho gaya hai'. He, obviously, used to get a kick out of it as well.' Talking about the 'nose-to-nose kissing' scene being included as the hook step of the song, Mahira said, 'We didn't know what to do on the hook in the song, so it became a joke that since nothing else can happen, let's make the noses kiss. The whole song if you look at it, he just does a little nose thing. He was just like, 'Will this be okay? Is this okay for you?' In my heart, I would be like, 'What do you know?' Watch the video for more news and updates, stay tuned to ETimes. Times Of India
New Indian Express
03-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
India reinstates geo-blocks on Pakistani celebrity accounts
This latest move follows the Union Ministry of Home Affairs' recommendation to block 16 Pakistan-based YouTube channels after the recent act of terrorism in Pahalgam. The Ministry alleged that these channels spread communally sensitive and provocative content as well as false information that targets India, its security agencies and armed forces. Besides the YouTube channels, social media profiles of numerous public figures from Pakistan, including actors Saba Qamar, Mahira Khan, Ahad Raza Mir, Yumna Zaidi, Danish Taimoor, Fawad Khan, Hania Aamir, and Mawra Hocane remain geo-blocked in India. Moreover, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has told Indian OTT platforms, digital intermediaries, and media streaming services to stop distributing web series, songs, podcasts, films, and other media content hailing from Pakistan. The Ministry's advisory mentioned national security as the primary concern.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Hania Aamir, Shahid Afridi among Pakistani stars blocked again after social media ‘glitch' in India
Pakistani celebrities once again disappeared from Indian social media feeds after their accounts were briefly unblocked due to what officials are calling a 'technical glitch.' Instagram and X profiles of big names like Hania Aamir, Mahira Khan, Fawad Khan, and Shahid Afridi became briefly visible to Indian users on Wednesday, sparking confusion and speculation. However, by Thursday morning, the ban was back in place. A pop-up on Instagram now reads: 'Account not available in India. This is because we complied with a legal request to restrict this content.' What happened during the 'tech glitch'? On July 2, Indian users suddenly found they could access Instagram and YouTube content from multiple Pakistani stars and entertainment channels. These included the Instagram profiles of Saba Qamar, Ahad Raza Mir, Yumna Zaidi, and Danish Taimoor, along with YouTube channels like Hum TV, ARY Digital, and Har Pal Geo. This visibility lasted only a few hours. Why were the Pakistani accounts banned? The ban on Pakistani media accounts came after India's Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror bases across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The military strike was a response to the Pahalgam terror attack in April, where 25 people were killed, including 24 Indian tourists. After the operation, several Pakistani artists made public statements criticising India's actions. This led to widespread backlash on Indian social media. Thereafter, the government directed OTT platforms and digital intermediaries to remove Pakistani content under the IT Rules 2021. AICWA demands a permanent ban The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) strongly opposed the brief reappearance of Pakistani profiles. In an open letter to Prime Minister Modi, AICWA called it an insult to India's martyrs. Their demands included: A total digital blackout of all Pakistani content A permanent ban on collaborations involving Pakistani artists A cultural disconnect as tribute to the armed forces AICWA pointed to attacks like Pulwama, Uri, and 26/11 to justify their stance, calling Pakistan a 'terrorist nation.' What happens now? For now, Pakistani profiles are once again hidden from Indian audiences. But the sudden glitch has raised fresh questions around how these bans are enforced and whether more permanent safeguards need to be in place.
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First Post
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Pakistani social media handles blocked again in India after ‘technical glitch' led to brief appearance
Government sources have now clarified that Pakistani accounts reappeared in India due to a 'technical glitch' and not because of some policy change read more On July 2, the Instagram accounts Pakistani celebrities, including Mahira Khan and Hania Aamir, briefly became visible to Indian users. The ban on social media accounts of several Pakistani celebrities was reinstated on Thursday (July 3) after heavy backlash on social media. It was reported on Wednesday that social media accounts of Pakistani celebrities started appearing in India, weeks after they were blocked during the recent India-Pak military standoff. This led to massive criticism of the government of PM Narendra Modi on social media, forcing it to walk back on relaxing restrictions. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD On Thursday, Instagram and Twitter profiles of Pakistani celebrities such as Hania Aamir, Mahira Khan, Shahid Afridi, Mawra Hocane and Fawad Khan once again became inaccessible to Indian users. When users search for these accounts, a pop-up error shows this message: 'Account not available in India. This is because we complied with a legal request to restrict this content.' Government sources blame 'technical glitch' Government sources have now clarified that the accounts reappeared in India due to a 'technical glitch' and not because of some policy change. The sources said some accounts may still be visible but those too should become inaccessible within few hours as the 'glitch' has been rectified. It is to be noted that the government of India, on May 8, issued an advisory under Part II of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) to immediately discontinue web series, films, songs, and other media content originating from Pakistan. The advisory said the move was taken to address concerns regarding India's sovereignty, national security, public order, and integrity. According to sources, over 18,000 Pakistani social media accounts have been withheld in India. This includes accounts of celebrities, media companies and entertainment workers. Huge backlash in India The reappearance of Pakistani social media handles triggered a huge backlash in India. The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) also criticised the move, calling it an 'insult' to families affected by cross-border terrorism. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the AICWA renewed its call for a total digital blackout, a ban on future collaborations, and a permanent cultural disconnection with Pakistan.
Express Tribune
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
India reverses ban on Pakistani channels and celebrities' accounts
Listen to article India has lifted the ban on Pakistani YouTube channels and artists' social media accounts, allowing Indian viewers to once again access to Pakistani content. Ahad Raza Mir, Mawra Hocane, Yumna Zaidi and Danish Taimoor are among the celebrities whose accounts have been reinstated. However, several accounts are still inaccessible to Indian users, including those of Mahira Khan, Fawad Khan, Wahaj Ali, Iqra Aziz, Farhan Saeed and Hania Aamir. After the April 22 shooting, which targeted tourists in Pahalgam, located in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and left 26 civilians dead, India had imposed restrictions on Pakistani YouTube channels and the social media profiles of several Pakistani actors and celebrities. Tensions between India and Pakistan further escalated in May when the Pakistan Air Force shot down six Indian jets in retaliation for missile strikes on its territory. The conflict also disrupted the release of Fawad Khan's film Abir Gulaal, starring Vaani Kapoor, with a ban. Posters featuring Pakistani stars Mahira Khan and Mawra Hocane were also removed from Bollywood movie posters on streaming platforms. Read: Instagram accounts of Mahira Khan, Hania Aamir, Ali Zafar blocked in India Indian social media users confirmed that the ban has been lifted by sharing screenshots of previously blocked Pakistani channels and accounts. Not even 3 months into the ban and Pakistani channels are back, many Pakistani actresses' Insta accounts unbanned in India, reports say India vs Pakistan Asia Cup match in September 🙏🙏 — Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) July 2, 2025 Before that, Indian users attempting to view the profiles of Pakistani actors were met with a message stating: 'Account not available in India. This is because we complied with a legal request to restrict this content'. Several Indian media outlets, including India Today and Hindustan Times, also reported the lifting of the ban, confirming that access to Pakistani YouTube channels and some celebrity Instagram accounts has been restored. Earlier, Sardaar Ji 3, a Punjabi horror-comedy starring Diljit Dosanjh, became the center of controversy due to Hania Aamir's involvement. The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) and the Film Federation of India had reportedly urged the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to block the film's release due to her involvement. Ahead of the film's international release, actress Neeru Bajwa reportedly unfollowed Hania on Instagram and removed all promotional content related to the movie from her profile. Many interpreted it as a response to growing criticism in India over the inclusion of a Pakistani actor, especially amid renewed nationalist sentiment following the Pahalgam attack in IIOJK.
