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Time of India
7 days ago
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Kartik Aaryan breaks silence after FWICE warning over event linked to Pakistani entity Kartik Aaryan has found himself at the center of a controversy after the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) issued a stern warning to him for allegedly agreeing to perform at an event in the US organized by a Pakistani-owned restaurant. The event was said to be managed by the same organizers who had previously hosted singer Atif Aslam. Amid rising tensions and national sentiments post the Pahalgam terror attack, FWICE objected strongly, citing ethical concerns. However, Kartik's team quickly issued a clarification, stating that the actor had never confirmed participation in the event, nor made any official announcement. They further requested the organizers to remove his name and photo from all promotional material. Social media remains divided, with some supporting FWICE's stand, while others believe Kartik is being unfairly dragged into an issue not of his making. The situation continues to unfold as public opinion grows louder. 2.4K views | 23 hours ago
Time of India
04-08-2025
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- Time of India
Kartik Aaryan breaks silence after FWICE warning over event linked to Pakistani entity
Kartik Aaryan has found himself at the center of a controversy after the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) issued a stern warning to him for allegedly agreeing to perform at an event in the US organized by a Pakistani-owned restaurant. The event was said to be managed by the same organizers who had previously hosted singer Atif Aslam. Amid rising tensions and national sentiments post the Pahalgam terror attack, FWICE objected strongly, citing ethical concerns. However, Kartik's team quickly issued a clarification, stating that the actor had never confirmed participation in the event, nor made any official announcement. They further requested the organizers to remove his name and photo from all promotional material. Social media remains divided, with some supporting FWICE's stand, while others believe Kartik is being unfairly dragged into an issue not of his making. The situation continues to unfold as public opinion grows louder. Read More
NDTV
03-08-2025
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- NDTV
After Film Body's Warning, Kartik Aaryan Says He's "Not Associated" With Event Organised By Pakistani Restaurant
New Delhi: After the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) warned Kartik Aaryan against participating in a US-based Independence Day event allegedly organised by a Pakistani-owned restaurant, the actor's team issued a statement denying his involvement. What's Happening "Kartik Aaryan is not associated with this event in any capacity. He has never made an official announcement about participating in this event. We have contacted the organisers and requested to remove all promotional materials featuring his name and image," read an official statement from the actor's team. In a media release, FWICE claimed that Kartik was scheduled to attend "Azadi Utsav - The Indian Independence Day", an event set to take place in Houston on August 15. According to the organisation, the event is being hosted by Aga's Restaurant and Catering, which is owned by Pakistani-origin businessman Shaukat Maredia. Background FWICE cited its earlier directive, issued in the aftermath of the Pulwama terror attack, urging members of the Indian film industry to avoid any professional ties with Pakistani artists, technicians or organisers. "We believe you may not have been fully aware of the organisers background or affiliations. If so, we strongly urge you to immediately withdraw your participation from this event. However, if you were aware, it becomes a matter of even greater concern, and we expect a clarification and immediate distancing from such associations," FWICE said. On the work front, Kartik will next be seen in Anurag Basu's untitled romantic drama and Karan Johar's home production Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri.
India.com
03-08-2025
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- India.com
FWICE Warns Kartik Aaryan Over Pak-Backed Event; Actors Team Denies Link
Mumbai: Hours after the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) issued a strong letter to Kartik Aaryan, raising concerns about him attending an upcoming event linked to a Pakistani-owned entity, the actor's team denied his participation in the Independence Day show in Houston, USA. FWICE sent a letter to the actor urging him to "withdraw" from the event, citing concerns over national interest, especially following the terror attack at Pahalgam on April 22. However, on Saturday evening, Kartik's team issued a clarification stating that the actor is "not associated with the event" and that he never made an "official announcement" about participating in it. In the statement, the team said, "Kartik Aaryan is not associated with this event in any capacity. He has never made an official announcement about participating in it. We have contacted the organisers and requested that all promotional materials featuring his name and image be removed." FWICE, in their letter to the actor, wrote, 'As you are well aware, FWICE has issued a directive for all members and stakeholders of the Indian film industry to completely boycott Pakistani artists, technicians, and performers in light of Pakistan's continued involvement in terror attacks against India, including the recent brutal attack in Pahalgam, where innocent Indian civilians and tourists lost their lives. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B Ministry) has also issued a similar directive that is very much in force and must be followed strictly by all Indian citizens and performers working in public life.' Before the actor's team issued the statement, FWICE President BN Tiwari had also spoken to ANI, explaining their concerns in detail. 'The show is scheduled for August 15 in Houston, USA, and Kartik Aaryan was named as the chief celebrity guest. The organiser of the show is a Pakistani national.' 'After Operation Sindoor, this is the second such incident. We are doing our best to take a stand of non-cooperation against any artist who supports such events,' he added. FWICE General Secretary Ashoke Dubey also mentioned that he tried contacting the actor and his team multiple times but received no response. "On July 20, when I learned about the show, I texted the contact number we had. But there was no response. I also tried calling, but the call was not picked up. Even today, I sent a letter and the show details to his manager, but got no reply. That's why we decided to send an official letter to him."
Time of India
03-08-2025
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- Time of India
Kartik Aaryan's team DENIES actor's involvement in the Independence Day event in Houston, following FWICE's letter
Kartik Aaryan recently found himself embroiled in a controversy. Reports were doing the rounds that Kartik Aaryan was going to attend an upcoming Independence Day event in Houston , USA, allegedly organised by a Pakistani-owned restaurant. Following these reports, Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) issued a letter to the actor urging him to "withdraw" from the event. FWICE cited concerns over national interest, especially following the Pahalgam attack. Breaking the silence on the matter, Kartik Aaryan's team has issued an official statement clarifying that the actor is "not associated with the event". Official statement made by Kartik Aaryan's team denying his involvement "Kartik Aaryan is not associated with this event in any capacity. He has never made an official announcement about participating in it. We have contacted the organisers and requested that all promotional materials featuring his name and image be removed," read the official statement made by Kartik Aaryan's team in the matter, according to ANI. FWICE's letter to Kartik Aaryan "As you are well aware, FWICE has issued a directive for all members and stakeholders of the Indian film industry to completely boycott Pakistartists, technicians, and performers in light of Pakistan 's continued involvement in terror attacks against India, including the recent brutal attack in Pahalgam, where innocent Indian civilians and tourists lost their lives," stated the FWICE letter before further adding, "The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B Ministry) has also issued a similar directive that is very much in force and must be followed strictly by all Indian citizens and performers working in public life." FWICE President BN Tiwari also spoke to the above-stated agency before team Kartik's clarification in the matter. "The show is scheduled for August 15 in Houston, USA, and Kartik Aaryan was named as the chief celebrity guest. The organiser of the show is a Pakistani national. After Operation Sindoor, this is the second such incident. We are doing our best to take a stand of non-cooperation against any artist who supports such events," he said, explaining the concerns.
