Mahira Khan Advocates for Peace Amid India-Pakistan Tensions
Pakistani actress Mahira Khan has consistently voiced her opposition to war and violence amidst ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan. In a 2016 statement, she emphasized, “I strongly condemn any act of terror, any loss of human life no matter which soil it is on. I will not rejoice in bloodshed and war. I always hope for and dream of a world where my child can live without it” .
In 2019, during heightened cross-border hostilities, Mahira reiterated her stance by stating, “Nothing uglier. Nothing more ignorant than cheering for war. May sense prevail… Pakistan Zindabad” .
However, an old video from a 2011 chat show resurfaced in 2016, where Mahira remarked, “We should never be inspired by Indians. We are not Bollywood.” This comment drew criticism, especially as her Bollywood debut film ‘Raees’ was nearing release .