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KARACHI: Bollywood director Kabir Khan, who was in Karachi to attend a marketing seminar, had to face shoe-wielding angry protesters at Karachi airport on his departure on Wednesday.
The 'Phantom' director, who arrived at Karachi airport to leave for Lahore, was surrounded by protesters who not only shouted anti-India and pro-Pakistan slogans but also questioned Kabir Khan on why he did not make similar movies about the Indian intelligence agency Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) activities in Pakistan.
"You people send Jhadav and kill hundreds here, why don't you make a movie about it," a protester asked the Phantom director.
Another shoe-wielding protester chased Khan to the departure lounge warning the director about "Indian conspiracies against Pakistan army".
However, Khan did not react and proceeded towards the lounge.
Kabir's response
Later in the day, the Bollywood director tweeted that the media, on both sides of border, should not give attention to '"12 screaming lunatics with a mobile phone camera".
Phantom fiasco
Kabir whose ''Bajrangi Bhaijaan' received an overwhelmingly warm response in Pakistan, came under fire for his other venture 'Phantom' for its anti-Pakistan content and a Saif Ali Khan dialogue 'Ghar me Ghuss Ke Marenge'.
Starring Saif Ali Khan and Katrina Kaif, 'Phantom' revolved around the tragic November 26 Mumbai attacks at the Taj Hotel, which killed at least 166 people. The film is set five years after the attacks, when a retired army officer leads a mission to seek out and kill the terror masterminds including Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed.
The film, which was based on the novel ‘Mumbai Avengers’ by S. Hussain Zaidi, was banned by the Lahore High Court over Hafiz Saeed's petition..
Saif Ali Khan's subsequent statement, saying that he has "lost faith in Pakistan", caused an uproar in Pakistan.
Kabir, during the MARCON 2016 seminar in Karachi, said he was a firm believer in the secular fabric of India and in friendship between India and Pakistan, which led to the making of Bajrangi Bhaijaan.
Related: ‘Pakistan can be Bollywood’s biggest territory’
About Phantom, he said it was a misrepresented film largely because of wrong marketing, adding that he didn’t see his film as a criticism of a country but some bad elements who "are everywhere".
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Apr 27, 2016 12:00pm
Dear countrymen... Our religion Islam teaches kindness and compassion even during adversity... Hope & pray for sanity to prevail... Ameen…
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Apr 27, 2016 12:13pm
"You people send Jhadav and kill hundreds here, why don't you make a movie about it," a protester asked the Phantom director.
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Apr 27, 2016 12:16pm
This incident effectively destroys the claims of the Pakistani public that you are large hearted and very welcoming of your guests. And I suppose these so called protesters did not belong to any organization either, right?
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Apr 27, 2016 12:19pm
This is wrong on 2 levels. One, a fellow muslim should not be treated like this. Indian muslims are friends of Pakistan, esp the ones in bollywood. SRK and Amir have done more to embarrass India than any action by any Pakistan has ever been able to achieve. Pakistan needs to support Bollywood muslims.
Two, the Pakistani man just waived a shoe. If he really believed his nation was humiliated by Kabir, he shouldve done more than just shouting and posing for the camera. Pakistan needs more doers rather than slogan shouters.
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Apr 27, 2016 12:21pm
What security arrangements at Pakistani Airports, first incident of JJ and no KK, why no security personnel are deployed there. God forbidden if any severe incidence is happened then all arrangements will be made atleast in front of media.
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Apr 27, 2016 12:20pm
Pakistanis should not stoop down to the level of Indians, he is our guest here and no matter what utmost respect should be showed to him. I apologise on behalf of the unruly crowd and hope he continues his visit in Pakistan on a positive note
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Apr 27, 2016 12:23pm
this is something very bad....this shouldn't have happened....
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Apr 27, 2016 12:31pm
What he doing there? Cone back to India
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Apr 27, 2016 12:33pm
Cheap act by few illiterate people, who are not true representatives of Pakistan...
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Apr 27, 2016 12:33pm
Lets not harass him but put our point of view across - Phantom was shoddy and lopsided hero vs. villain account. Life is more than just hero-villian saga. There are villians and heros on both sides of the border.
Waiting for Kabir to make a movie on Indian villains
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Apr 27, 2016 12:36pm
@Rahul We are large hearted to those who are large hearted to us. Dilip Kumar, Amir Khan are clear example
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Apr 27, 2016 12:36pm
Here lies the twist he was perceived as a 'Phantom director' and not as a 'Bajrangi Bhaijan' director.
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Apr 27, 2016 12:38pm
Mr. Kabir khan i apologies as a Pakistani. These people should not treat like that with our guest whatever mr. Kabir shows in his movie against Pakistan but behaving like that with guest when he was invited in our country. Absolutely shameful. As you know these kind of small minded people on both sides of border.
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Apr 27, 2016 12:39pm
My only comment as Pakistani is "hatred begets hatred". Let's give Love from our side a chance to flourish and blossom in the heart of Indians and vice versa.
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Apr 27, 2016 12:52pm
That is such an unacceptable behaviour, Indian welcome our stars, and this is so sad!!!
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Apr 27, 2016 12:53pm
We shall have to sufficiently define what really bad elements are. Non State actors are definitely bad elements that created serious hurdles in better relations between India and Pakistan. If hostilities have kept harming the cause for 68 years, we must make it conducive by checking such elements. Indian PM took a bold step in gate cashing in Pakistan and attending our PM's private party but, within a week Pathankot incident washed it away. We must find the fault and correct it for better understanding. Good means and manners often produce results that are impossible by force.
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Apr 27, 2016 12:57pm
@uchak
So you mean Indian Muslims should not be treated like this. What if this had happened to a Indian Hindu visiting Pakistan. Would you have then justified what happened to Kabir Khan was right to a Hindu visiting your country?
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Apr 27, 2016 12:59pm
@Ahmed
A guest should be respected if he deserves or has earned it. Just because he is a guest does not give him the right to get away with what he did. It was necessary to send him a message in his own language.
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Apr 27, 2016 01:02pm
Kabir Khan is a businessman and sells what ever makes money for him. He came on our invitation and our high profiled people from the small and large screens went out of the way to have their prized selfies made with him. Also, our actors have a big dream to make it big through Bollywood. Therefore, we should have acted in a positive way. Or, we must stop our own actors and other performers from aspiring Bollywood and Indian audience for good.
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Apr 27, 2016 01:05pm
Why Pakistanis watch Indian movies if they consider it as enemy no 1
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Apr 27, 2016 01:11pm
@Rahul please don't be childish. He has produced a movie maligning Pakistan and you expect us to welcome him. I'm glad he was protested against. We don't want to be India's largest market outside India, we gain nothing from this. Rather than insulting your neighbors maybe it's time you start showing some respect
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Apr 27, 2016 01:17pm
@uchak It's really tragic that some people in the world feel like this. Kabir Khan has clearly said that his movie wasn't against a country but a few bad people who are everywhere today. It is really unfortunate that some of those people reside in Pakistan. But the movie was not against Pakistan.
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Apr 27, 2016 01:18pm
Disgusting and embarrassing to see such a thing happen in Karachi with a guest, security people were watching all this.
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Apr 27, 2016 01:19pm
Who is with me for not listening Indian music and watching Indian movies from today?
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Apr 27, 2016 01:20pm
we should not do what Indians do to our peeps there,we should have shown a hospitality to Kabir Khan so it would change his mind.
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Apr 27, 2016 01:21pm
great , a tit for tat
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Apr 27, 2016 01:22pm
Mr. Hafiz Saeed has many of his followers in Pakistan and no wonder this incident indicates there presence at the airport too . Anyway India and Pakistan has another thing in common, the intolerance though specific to certain elements.
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Apr 27, 2016 01:26pm
@Anas Islam : But, Bajrangi Bhaijan was already a tit for Phantom tat ?
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Apr 27, 2016 01:28pm
This is no way an acceptable behavior!!!!
This behavior should be condemn ASAP before it catches on in Pakistan. I thought we were a hospitable nation with heart. I guess was too naive and fool to believe that.
I am truely ashamed today and have my sincerest apology our all Indians in general and Mr. Kabir in particular. These bunch of goon are not true representation of Karachi :(
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Apr 27, 2016 01:28pm
plz learn that if someone is talking against a terrorist He is not talking against your country....
PS. talking or making movies
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Apr 27, 2016 01:28pm
plz learn that if someone is talking against a terrorist He is not talking against your country....
PS. talking or making movies
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Apr 27, 2016 01:33pm
looks like staged, majority of pakistanis are very welcoming, there may be a few bad people but i dont think anyone would do anything like this, there was media present there and it looks like it was all preplanned. the airport security is very strict these days and unless you are not travelling you are not allowed to do these sort of things at karachi airport. i would call it a publicity stunt
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Apr 27, 2016 01:34pm
I saw the video just now. The protesters were in touching distance with kabir but very peaceful and never touched him. it was just two persons who recognized kabir and started shouting slogans, other people later recognized what was going on joined them. in total there were around 10 guys at most.
Not a big incident.
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Apr 27, 2016 01:38pm
@Mo You don't GET respect. You have to earn it.
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Apr 27, 2016 01:38pm
@Rahul
It destroys nothing. Peaceful protest is a democratic right. Nobody threw ink on his face or attacked him. People have expressed their disapproval which is very understandable.
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Apr 27, 2016 01:44pm
Be ready to hear same news from india's side. There are many Pakistani artists staying in India for film assignments. But, I blame kabir Khan for this .... He should not have gone to Pakistan
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Apr 27, 2016 01:43pm
and he is going to listen to you after this?
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Apr 27, 2016 01:45pm
@Rahul everyone has a right to protest in what they believe to be correct. I think a lot of Pakistanis are evidently hurt by such a hate filled movie. Stop painting us all with the same brush. I for one won't be watching any movies related to the director and cast of phantom.
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Apr 27, 2016 01:45pm
Protest actions and propaganda are two slightly different things.
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Apr 27, 2016 01:47pm
@Khwarezmi What is wrong with you? Did you forget how to treat guest?
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Apr 27, 2016 01:46pm
@muneeb if our so called stars ever made a movie like phantom the Indian crowd wouldn't protest, they would lynch..
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Apr 27, 2016 01:49pm
The director needs to know he can't make such hate filled movies and get away with it in Pakistan. If they can promote nationalism then we are no less patriotic
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Apr 27, 2016 01:49pm
@Pakistani What message have you sent? The only message i see is that you don't know how to treat our guests. No guest has to EARN respect. We as a nation are much more that what a few of these fools have displayed.
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Apr 27, 2016 01:51pm
world famous large hearted hospitality. Compare this with Pak Ex-Foreign min officer releasing his book in India comfortably without any hassles. #justsaying
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Apr 27, 2016 01:52pm
@Indian Most definitely no guest should be treated like that, irrespective of where they come from or what their beliefs are. Sincerely apologies on behalf of the fellow citizens
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Apr 27, 2016 01:55pm
This has gone a bit too far. We should not invite anyone who portrays Pakistan in a negative way in first place. Irony is that we have desperate people at our end who wanted to make big in bollywood hence ready to accept all kind insults and humiliations. Once we invite someone we should behave in more civilized manner, displaying such actions brings negative image to the country. It seems this was staged by this director himself to earn media exposure and better ratings for his upcoming movies in India
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Apr 27, 2016 01:55pm
we all condemn this sort of behavior, He was a visitor and we should have given that respect to Mr Kabir and specially when he is from our trouble neighbor. someone mentioned that he is a muslim and should not have been treated like that ? why because in my opinion and I am sure any decent person would think the same that this should not happen to any one regardless of their religion or believe or nationality. We are human being just need to learn ho to live in a civilized manner thats all.
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Apr 27, 2016 01:54pm
If you guys hate him so much, why was he given a visa in the first place?
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Apr 27, 2016 01:54pm
@Factual Which Pakistani citizens were attacked with ink in India? Its weird to see ppl like you think shoe wielding protests is peaceful than ink or placard :-)
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Apr 27, 2016 01:55pm
@Rahul What about you? Your film industry has one theme: anti-Pakistan movies
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Apr 27, 2016 01:56pm
@Factual I didn't know that threatening someone with shoe is a peaceful protest.
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Apr 27, 2016 01:59pm
freedom of expression exist in pakistan? this is not a way to treat your guest even your views are not matching.........
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Apr 27, 2016 01:59pm
The Govt of Pakistan should not have granted Kabir Khan visa when people like him and Saif Ali Khan nurture anit-Pakistan sentiments in their hearts; the PTA should make all arrangements to black out all contents having any sort of association with Kabir Khan and Saif Ali Khan on Pakistani media
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Apr 27, 2016 02:00pm
Who cares in Pakistan. Most of the higher ups & their families are addicted to Indian dramas & films. While the Indian government is leaving no stone unturned to restrict visits to Pakistani artists, sports persons & intellectuals, Pakistan has become too liberal in showering visas to Indian artists for promoting Indian culture. Had a person of Jadav's rank & structure got caught in the same circumstances in India, India would have installed mega structured loud speakers on all mountaintop & in front of all big international players requesting them to declare Pakistan a terrorist state. But some in Pakistan it seems, are not interested to even talk about this terror invasion by senior Indian naval officer and his several coordinators to organise terror operations in all provinces of Pakistan. Apart from questions about Panama leak the opposition should also press hard to know what business relationship our top rankers have with India.
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Apr 27, 2016 02:04pm
Govt. should have refused the visa application of Mr.Kabir Khan. Why the bunch of protesters realized that he did something wrong.
Sadly this is not our culture to treat the guest.
Apology from a Pakistani!
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Apr 27, 2016 02:04pm
@Khwarezmi you people have a PhD in subversive activities and exporting militancy why don't you make a movie about that.
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Apr 27, 2016 02:06pm
It was a non-violent protest, and non-violent protest is the right in any democratic country. It is also first such incident where protest is registered against a visiting indian artist.
In comparison our neighboring country India has a rich history of violent protests against the visiting Pakistani artists. There is a lengthy list of incidents where the concerts or programs having participation of Pakistani artists were attacked. Many such events are cancelled after threats from the extremist hindu organization as well. Such violent protest in India is not limited to Pakistani artists, Pakistan cricket board's chairman has also faced such protests in the "largest democracy" of the world. On many occassion the stalls of Pakistani traders participating in some trade festival are also attacked.
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Apr 27, 2016 02:10pm
Before Yadav arrest I was big supporter of Indian films in Pakistan, but now the situation is opposite due to the damage caused by Indian agency in Pakistan since last 1 decade.
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Apr 27, 2016 02:12pm
Looks like these protestors are want to write story and screen play for Kabeer movies. In India anyone can produce movies as per their wish but these protestors don't realise. Why don't ask Lollywood to prodcluce movies that you want
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Apr 27, 2016 02:12pm
Extremely shameful act, i apologize as a Pakistani.
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Apr 27, 2016 02:15pm
Kabir khan came karachi to promote Bollywood and India. Protests should have been well organized with banners.
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Apr 27, 2016 02:18pm
Served him well. Who allowed this man to enter Pakistan at first place? We only welcome those who glorify Pakistan, love Pakistan and work for Pakistan.
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Apr 27, 2016 02:27pm
@Rahul likewise hundreds of thousands of extremist in india which according to Indians "do not represent the true image of India", these bunch of protesters also do not represent the true image of Pakistan.
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Apr 27, 2016 02:26pm
Sadly the security guard didn't even care to intervene. Indians provided high level security to PAKSITANI DIGNITARIES.
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Apr 27, 2016 02:33pm
@Rahul this is a claim made by India too and probably this incident is the first from Pakistan, lets not start this topic there are many instances of Pakistanis receiving worse treatment in India.
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Apr 27, 2016 02:35pm
@Rahul the protesters behaved like Indians. Shouldn't have happened.
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Apr 27, 2016 02:38pm
Shame on these people who bring a bad name to the entire nation of Pakistan. The director of the film 'Bhajrangi Bhaijaan' which aimed to unite both nations, should not have been treated this way. I would like to know if these elements were arrested and charged for their behavior.
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Apr 27, 2016 02:39pm
You never disgrace a guest when he visits you home, regardless of how bad the animosity it. This is manners 101, but unfortunately we are forgetting the very basic of morals, just like every thing else.
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Apr 27, 2016 02:38pm
@Shikhar Soni do you think a Pakistani movie showing RAW in Pakistan and its activities will be allowed in India?
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Apr 27, 2016 02:40pm
lots of cricketer, actor, actress of pakistan are enjoying & earning in India but in Pakistan even not possible as a guest
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Apr 27, 2016 02:41pm
I have no idea why this guy was even invited there are people like Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, Shabana Azmi and several others. This guy is controversial and his film Phantom was definitely anti-Pakistan. No country in the world will allow something like that to be screened
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Apr 27, 2016 02:43pm
I would request Mr kabir Khan to return immediately to India and not stay there another moment.
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Apr 27, 2016 02:46pm
@Namo well said. They can make whatever movie they want and Indians will make whatever they want. On contrary we see Pakistani artists making their livelihood in India.
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Apr 27, 2016 02:46pm
Kabir should understand that there are sentiments of people associated with their particular country. One should avoid making such controversial content which indirectly hurt others.
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Apr 27, 2016 02:47pm
Shiv Sena could have killed in someone from Pakistan could have made anti-indian movie and could have visited Mumbai.
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Apr 27, 2016 02:48pm
I would request Mr Khan to return back immediately without staying there another moment.
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Apr 27, 2016 02:49pm
Although I dont agree with this kind of savage behaviour...but i think protesting is everyone's right... this general public put up a protest as in their opinion it wast the right thing to do.
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Apr 27, 2016 02:59pm
@Mo really what makes you think Pakistan is the largest market for Indian films outside India? Do you have any proof to substantiate that? Have you done your research?
In India we pay 500rs a ticket on the weekend to watch a film. And we have 6000+ screens. How much do you pay and how many screens are there?
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Apr 27, 2016 03:02pm
rising intolerance……!
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Apr 27, 2016 03:06pm
I am ashamed...this is absurd..
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Apr 27, 2016 03:08pm
'Ghus KE marayangay' .. When you produce films with such dialogues then you will be shown the shoe when you visit that same country. Make an anti American film and see what treatment they give you upon arrival!
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Apr 27, 2016 03:12pm
@SAQ & you guys were upset when some similar guys in India protested against PCB with BCCI president.
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Apr 27, 2016 03:12pm
About Phantom, he said it was a misrepresented film largely because of wrong marketing, adding that he didn’t see his film as a criticism of a country
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Apr 27, 2016 03:17pm
Why did Kabir visit Pakistan? He probably will never do it again. Thanks Pakistan.
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Apr 27, 2016 03:26pm
Instead of hurling shoes to the Director of Phantom. Pakistan film makers should also avenge by making films of Indian terrorism involvement in pakistan and prepare scripts with dialogues similar to Saif Ali Khan. It should be TIT for TAT
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Apr 27, 2016 03:28pm
@SAQ have u seen pakistani movie war
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Apr 27, 2016 03:37pm
Totally agreed with Kabir.. No need to give attention to a handful of people.
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Apr 27, 2016 03:44pm
Security must have taken care of Kabir Khan.
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Apr 27, 2016 03:45pm
intolerance in pakistan
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Apr 27, 2016 03:49pm
Wrong wrong wrong!
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Apr 27, 2016 03:52pm
What kind of hospitality is this? Pakistanis are renowned for their respect for visitors alike. Shame on these few disrespecting a visitor.
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Apr 27, 2016 03:55pm
Extremely condemnable behaviour! Pakistanis are renowned for their welcoming behaviour towards foreigners and incidents like these should never be allowed to happen no matter how much you dislike someone. I am no fan of Kabir khan and was all for banning hate propaganda movies like Phantom but we should never make our guests feel unsafe here. I was shocked to see there was no security arrangements for Kabir Khan.
P.S: Now Indians will know what it feels like when Pakistani actors and singers are repeatedly targeted and humiliated in India.
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Apr 27, 2016 03:56pm
Directors like Kabir should not lay foundation for hatred like he did in his movie.
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Apr 27, 2016 03:55pm
what kind of security are u providing that too @ airport. hope he his safe ..
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Apr 27, 2016 04:05pm
@Rahul Letting him set foot in our great country shows how big our hearts are so dont even go there.
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Apr 27, 2016 04:07pm
@Pooja Desai WITHOUT ANY HASSLES? you gotta be kidding me
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Apr 27, 2016 04:07pm
@Mo if that is the case what is the point of releasing our movies.... plz dont tell me its business...
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Apr 27, 2016 04:09pm
Was that protesters from Pakistani "SIVA SENA" .... good tit for tat. Hope that is end of it.
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Apr 27, 2016 04:08pm
@Ahmed
You said "Pakistanis should not stoop down to the level of Indians"
Are you equating all Indians to the bunch of people who protested against Kabir Khan?
spread love and see how the world shall change around you for the good.
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Apr 27, 2016 04:08pm
@Peace theres a comedian called Shakeel siddiqui he was physically attacked and beaten. Ironic he is still working in India
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Apr 27, 2016 04:18pm
@A Pakistani Well said Bro
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Apr 27, 2016 04:19pm
Kabir put across his views bravely in Phantom movie and then stood ground bravely
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Apr 27, 2016 04:21pm
So many Pakistani artists / stars working / performing in India. Hope there won't be any backlash upon this incident.
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Apr 27, 2016 04:25pm
@Rahul atleast he didnt face humiliation by having his face painted or having to cancel his trip to lahore because of religious fanatics.
Same cant be said abt india.
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Apr 27, 2016 04:27pm
@Indian religion doesnt matter. If a indian hindu shows respect he will get respect.if an indian muslim shows disrespect he will not be welcomed.
Religion has nothing to do with it. Its based on mutual respect
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Apr 27, 2016 04:32pm
Please watch Indian movies , you are most welcome to do that.
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Apr 27, 2016 04:34pm
@Why u take our music and dramas. Its because art and sports blinds a persons prejudice towards others if the artist is connecting with the viewer. Thats whats happening on both sides of the border.
Having said that for every pakistani watching a bollywood movie there is another pakistani who doesnt watch. It really depends on personal preference. Some dont watch either but nog because of hatered but because they would rather wTch something else.
Plus your actors directors r always promoting your movies here...thats y will never say anythig bad about pakistani. If u dont want us watching then stop marketing thrm to us n begging us to watch
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Apr 27, 2016 04:37pm
So much if tolerance in Pakistan !!!
I remember people bad mouthing India when some writer was drenches with ink...now what ??
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Apr 27, 2016 04:40pm
Very bad behavior from Pakistanis ... Indian artists from now on should be careful on travelling to Pakistan...
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Apr 27, 2016 04:43pm
@Rashid Shiv Sena protest was also non violent ...
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Apr 27, 2016 04:46pm
Its OK to express displeasure, however people could have been more polite and it would have been better if they had tried to talk to him decently. I am sure the Indian National felt a bit scared at the anger of people. Surprising thing was that the ASF personnel didn't intervene at all. They should have tried to stop the people harassing the Indian National. Quite possibly they didn't know the ID of Mr. Kabeer and therefore ASF personnel should have come forward to control the mob. And if they knew, then their inaction was definitely questionable. Things could have gone worse and if people had physically hurt him God for Bid, it could have become a big diplomatic issue for GOP to face.
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Apr 27, 2016 04:48pm
@ERo In Pakistan the ticket price is also Rs. 500. There are around 200 - 220 screens in the whole Pakistan and more are building.
Bollywood films are the most successful films in Pakistan as compared to local films, the recent most successful film was Dilwale which earned 21.5 crore Pakistani Rupees means around 13 - 14 crore Indian rupees. Dont know how much portion of this in the total earning of Dilwale but should be more than 5% i guess.
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Apr 27, 2016 04:57pm
So many Pakistani artists / stars working / performing in India. Hope there won't be any backlash upon this incident.@A.JABBAR
There wont be any backlash, Indian society is a bit more mature
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Apr 27, 2016 05:00pm
@Indian
He is leaving in democratic country and free to express his voice by any means other than violence. I respect it and proud of it. Good on you Kabir,you are more Indian than many of us.
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Apr 27, 2016 05:09pm
People who are talking about Phantom should also realize that this is the same guy who made Bajrangi Bhaijan as well. And besides, Phantom was made for the Indian audiences. If you don't like it then don't watch it. Simple as that. It's true that Bollywood gets a lot of revenue from Pakistan
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Apr 27, 2016 05:14pm
@uchak You are wrong on all levels.
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Apr 27, 2016 05:16pm
@Shaikh Salman they were right to protest. Pakistanies have right to protest.
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Apr 27, 2016 05:17pm
This is so disgusting I personally think we should always be better than this. People supporting and justifying these kind of reactions are the same people who regularly watch each and every Indian movie that is played in cinemas these days they even dance to indian songs at weddings with pride. I personally don't watch Indian movies at all and its not because of the fact that they are "Indian" but simply because they just don't appeal to me. And to people who say "well, Indians do the same all the time" I would say "Two wrongs don't make a right". Trounce them by showing good virtue.
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Apr 27, 2016 05:19pm
The movie Phantom flopped at the box-office and did not get any good response even in India. The movie could hardly recover half of what spent on it. So the movie had no impact and we must forget about it.
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Apr 27, 2016 05:20pm
@Why good question.
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Apr 27, 2016 05:27pm
@adeel zahid One really sane voice. Respect from a Delhiite
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Apr 27, 2016 05:27pm
Being a karachite thus is very painful to see some lunatics behaving in this manner with a guest...he is an honorable guest and such things should not have happened.
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Apr 27, 2016 05:29pm
@Sanjeeb Bose Well there has been so many protests from Shiv sena and other extremist hindu organizations against pakistani artists, non-artists it is hard to remember which one you are referring to.
But there has been violent incidents as well. One Pakistani comedian shakil siddiqi was beaten in Mumbai around 2009 you can also search his video on internet
http://www.dawn.com/news/906137/pakistani-comedian-shakeel-siddiqui-beaten-up-in-india
Then the stalls of pakistani exhibitors were also attacked during some exhibition in Dehradun last year.
http://www.dawn.com/news/1232011
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Apr 27, 2016 05:33pm
@Rahul Absolutely wrong Rahul. Never ever in the country's history have any of the indian personality treated badly in Pakistan. Kabir was the only one who had to face this and even in that ppl are just chanting slogans and none of then physically abused them. Indian artists like Naseeruddin Shah, Mahesh Bhat, Pooja Bhat, Alka Yagnik, Sonu Nigam, Dilip Kumar, Saira Banu, Ratna Pathak Shah, Sanjay Khan, Zeenat Aman, Urmilla Matondkar, Javed AKhtar, Shabana Azmi, Shahrukh Khan and even Saif Ali Khan (who visited Pakistan years earlier before the phantom episode) were treated with utmoset respect (and they all said that in their various interviews). None were ever threatened unlike in India where Pakistani artists were threatened by extremist organizations in the past.
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Apr 27, 2016 05:34pm
@Rohit. Never ever in the country's history have any of the indian personality treated badly in Pakistan. Kabir was the only one who had to face this and even in that ppl are just chanting slogans and none of then physically abused them. Indian artists like Naseeruddin Shah, Mahesh Bhat, Pooja Bhat, Alka Yagnik, Sonu Nigam, Dilip Kumar, Saira Banu, Ratna Pathak Shah, Sanjay Khan, Zeenat Aman, Urmilla Matondkar, Javed AKhtar, Shabana Azmi, Shahrukh Khan and even Saif Ali Khan (who visited Pakistan years earlier before the phantom episode) were treated with utmoset respect (and they all said that in their various interviews). None were ever threatened unlike in India where Pakistani artists were threatened by extremist organizations in the past. I agree that no unplesent even has happened in india too and appreciate that but Pakistani public in no way is less mature than their indian counterparts.
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Apr 27, 2016 05:35pm
@Naveed ...what you explained in not called "Large Hearted".
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Apr 27, 2016 05:38pm
Such a shameful act we r EMPLOYING pakistani actors and in return what we rgetting
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Apr 27, 2016 05:37pm
This guy has guts to there!! Salute
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Apr 27, 2016 05:39pm
Junaid Jamshed, our dear and beloved information minister Pervaiz Rashid and now this. Seems like celebrities should avoid airports in Pakistan. Probably going by road would be a better option for them.
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Apr 27, 2016 05:41pm
@Factual What? Throwing shoes is not considered attack but throwing ink is considered attack in Pak?
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Apr 27, 2016 05:46pm
@Mastang yes, then Indian also have the right to protest. Then don't jump and start teaching the tolerence and other things if some indian protest. Why don't you call back
all your actors, singer who are working in Bollywood industry.
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Apr 27, 2016 05:50pm
I as a Pakistani citizen would like to apologize to Mr. Kabir Khan for this incident. Irrespective of the fact that he made a movie which is anti Pakistani, no one had the right to treat him this way as he is our guest. People should have shown maturity as because of a few the entire country is getting dragged. However, I would also like to add and tell my indian counterparts that never ever in the country's history have any of the indian personality treated badly in Pakistan. Kabir was the only one who had to face this and even in that ppl are just chanting slogans and none of then physically abused them. Indian artists regularly visit Pakistan and all were treated with utmost respect ( they all said that in their interviews). None were ever threatened unlike in India where Pakistani artists were threatened by extremist organizations in the past. I agree that no unpleasent event has happened in india too and appreciate that but Pakistani public in no way is less mature.
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Apr 27, 2016 05:52pm
There should be a travel advisory for all our indian actors visiting pakistan. But blaming whole pak.is not correct. but they pak.govt. should work on security in all domains including sports etc.
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Apr 27, 2016 05:55pm
How a person react like that to a Guests in Airport & nobody stopped him to protests.? Kabir Khan Come back ASAP.
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Apr 27, 2016 05:56pm
@SKG Its india that calls Pakistanis, they have n talent left. Pakistani actors and singers have confirmed this.
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Apr 27, 2016 05:57pm
Looks like people to people exchange will come to a halt after this.
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Apr 27, 2016 05:58pm
@Rashid Shiv Sena only make noises but will refrain from physical contact... I am not sure if shakil siddiqi incident was done by Shiv Sena...
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Apr 27, 2016 06:00pm
I have a question for Kabir Khan. Why he make anti-Pakistan film "like ghus k marien gay" and expect to win hearts and love from us.
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Apr 27, 2016 06:01pm
@Ahmed USA: Not on injecting the venom of terrorism through a well coordinated efforts to destabilise Pakistan as was done in 1970 - 71. At times hostilities to match hostilities is also sanity. Indian culture is invading the minds of our youths bringing change in action & vocabulary yet we prefer to lay a helping hand to such efforts by granting visas in the name of culture.
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Apr 27, 2016 06:07pm
Just so few who owned Pakistan. I think more and more Pakistanis should be expressing their reactions on more and more issues specially concerning Pakistan. This is a civic and national duty. If we don,t protest we will be pushed more into a corner.
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Apr 27, 2016 06:21pm
@Rahul ... Mr. Action of few does not reflect mindset of whole society...
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Apr 27, 2016 06:29pm
@Taimoor Shaukat
Agree to your views. One has the right to protest but with civility. Shameful to show shoes or throw ink.
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Apr 27, 2016 06:31pm
@M.Saeed are you kidding me . . pls check the facts before u comment. . they all are true indians. .
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Apr 27, 2016 06:41pm
it is not big incident, it is common in India and Pakistan,no need to blame whole Pakistan, I read so many positive comments from people
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Apr 27, 2016 06:50pm
@Rahul Still they were damn damn damn tolerant and only speak wht is right... God knows wht was gonna happen to any Pakistani director if he has done the same..
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Apr 27, 2016 07:02pm
Conclusion Kabir Khan should not visit Pakistan
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Apr 27, 2016 07:07pm
The protesters could have shown placards and shouted slogans. But showing shoes to anybody is not a protest, but an insult to yourself.
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Apr 27, 2016 07:14pm
A very nice response from Kabeer Khan.
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Apr 27, 2016 07:21pm
@Ranjan ; that was the idea!
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Apr 27, 2016 07:38pm
I want to apologize to Kabir Khan for what happened at Karachi airport. Sir, you are a thorough gentleman.
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Apr 27, 2016 07:46pm
As the guy said media in Pak and India should not give importance to 12 or 13 lunatics. There is nothing else to add here.
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Apr 27, 2016 07:45pm
and then you wonder why tourist and other foreign team/Delegates do not come to Pakistan.
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Apr 27, 2016 07:53pm
This shouldn't have happened. I apologise to all Indians.
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Apr 27, 2016 07:58pm
Indians should not travel to Pakistan..Period
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Apr 27, 2016 08:00pm
Very rare incident.
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Apr 27, 2016 08:05pm
@Hitesh ; Indian PM gets the same treatment in Canada and England by Kashmiris and Sikh's. He should also stop traveling to those countries
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Apr 27, 2016 08:23pm
@Hitesh ; Indian PM gets the same treatment in Canada and England by Kashmiris and Sikh's. He should also stop traveling to those countries@DK
Remember the speech at Wembley? Indian PM will always be welcome in Canada and UK, large Indian diaspora
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Apr 27, 2016 08:28pm
In fact shame is brought to Pakistani nation by such unruly behavior of those emotionally charged people. It shows to the world how rowdy are we on roads and with guests visiting from other countries. Very disappointing!
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Apr 27, 2016 08:30pm
I just want to say when any unwanted incident happen in India, how you all people from pak blame whole India.Now you defending same way we do.
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Apr 27, 2016 08:45pm
Why he went to that country?
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Apr 27, 2016 08:50pm
Ashamed to have treated a guest like this. 5 people screaming are not protesters.
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Apr 27, 2016 08:54pm
@Ali The acts you mentioned were done to the Indians and not the guests.
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Apr 27, 2016 09:03pm
hatts off to these brave people of people of Karachi
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Apr 27, 2016 09:04pm
I think it's a staged event
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Apr 27, 2016 09:12pm
Thank you Kabir for this film. Keep making such movies.
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Apr 27, 2016 09:32pm
They have learnt this from the Sanghi/Bajrangi/Shiv Sainiks!A taste of their own medicine!
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Apr 27, 2016 09:45pm
Why to be apologetic... speak your heart... Thanks Karachites.. India is destroying Pakistan inside out.
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Apr 27, 2016 10:00pm
@SR Tu tension na ley. Security tite hai.
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Apr 27, 2016 10:07pm
It's an easy comparison:
In India, they attack Pakistanis such as Wasim Akram and Sheheryar Khan and Ghulam Ali who haven't done anything against India.
In Pakistan, the protesters just raised slogans- to a man who made a propaganda movie based on Pakistan-hate.
Btw how'd the Indians feel if we made a movie about Kalbhushan and RAW'S involvement in Pakistan?
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Apr 27, 2016 10:15pm
What a shameful act...........I Strongly disagree with your films..........but you was our guest.......
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Apr 27, 2016 10:38pm
@Rahul
It's called freedom of expression!
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Apr 27, 2016 10:42pm
@Mo He has not produced the movies but directed the movies. I think you can understand the difference between direction and production.
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Apr 28, 2016 12:11am
Two wrongs dont make a right. Who invited Kabir Khan to Pakistan? This was the first Mistake. The guy makes anti Pakistan movies and on top of it flaunts it as well and we invite him to Pakistan. Someone needs to get fired. Second mistake is these 12 or so lunatics protesting his arrival. Whats the point, he is already in Pakistan. Treat him well and show that we are way better than the Indians.
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Apr 28, 2016 02:22am
@SR these are just actor not state guest, while PCB were official and u could not protect them from street gang
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Apr 28, 2016 03:17am
Welcome Kabir Khan and majority of Pakistanis are not like that, much more hospitable. Just as Ohm Puri and other Bollywood actresses have found. Even Indian ladies tell us that Pakistan is safer for women than India.
However, Bollywood movies lack substance, watching them would get one dumber.
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Apr 28, 2016 03:41am
Our sports stars, our media people and business men are humiliated and taunted on every trip to India.
This treatment of Kabir is rather pleasant compared to how indians treat our folk.
Kindness in the face of aggression is weakness.. Just remember that please
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Apr 28, 2016 04:54am
Very good. Who is this Kabir khan to make any move about pakistan. Good job
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Apr 28, 2016 05:12am
Really proud of these ordinary Pakistanis for getting emotional about their country and standing up for it, compared to our elite who seem to be only concerned about money.
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Apr 28, 2016 05:35am
comparing how many pak come to ind for different reason like medical, bollywood, business, sport etc... and how many go to pak... till date no pakistni are insulted directly like this... yes there r protests and should be condemned.... phantom is a film but mumbai is a terror attack... still pakstni are welcomed in india
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Apr 28, 2016 08:08am
I Don't recall when a Pakistani artists was shown shoe in India.
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Apr 28, 2016 08:24am
Absolutely shameful behavior. Shevsena Pakistan edition.
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Apr 28, 2016 08:37am
There were few gentlemen, who happen to recognize KK and expressed there true feelings about KK that's normal. There are all type of people around you and in the world, it was their genuine expression for KK and all anti-Pakistani movies Bollywood made to gain love and sentiments for themselves. There was no road blocking and political and religious party conducting protest against KK, his face was inked nor charred none of his meeting are disturbed none of his interview in interrupted etc and making headlines like 'it happens only in India'. In fact nobody was bothered except the little showbiz world off Pakistan.
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Apr 28, 2016 09:07am
@Taimoor Khan . Check this with your Govt. Officials
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Apr 28, 2016 09:32am
This is the reason why no one wants to travel to Pakistan....
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Apr 28, 2016 09:33am
@Mo "We don't want to be India's largest market outside India,"
Please don't flatter yourself. Check the size of overseas markets for Hindi movies in US, UK and the Middle East before putting out false information.
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Apr 28, 2016 09:39am
@Arslan "Make an anti American film and see what treatment they give you upon arrival"
There is a rich history of anti American films, made by Americans themselves. Your comment shows how little you know of the world outside your own parochial boundaries.
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Apr 28, 2016 09:47am
They have not done anything wrong its there right to record their concerns and they did it as Kabir Khan did by making Phantom
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Apr 28, 2016 09:49am
Why Pakistan Govt. issued visa to him? What if Fawad Khan or Ali Zafar play with the emotions of indians? will they be issued visas?
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Apr 28, 2016 09:54am
look at the Greatness of this Man he still does not have any thing against Pakistan well said sir
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Apr 28, 2016 10:36am
I think that what those people did was cowardly. If you wanna say something, say it via a proper medium. Everyone can be violent.
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Apr 28, 2016 10:38am
Kabir would make any film to make money.....He has made two emotional films taking advantage of the circumstances and events......However, these idiots at the airport should not have done this...Now he'll be perceived as a victim/a good man
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Apr 28, 2016 11:08am
I am an Indian and to Indians here who are bellyaching about Kabir's ordeal, let me remind them that our track record of treating pakistani singers oft late has been dismal
I am aware that it is the work of the brainless shivsena/vhp idiots but the fact is , it happens and is happening more frequently than ever. The recent Ghulam Ali is a case in point. So before tarring the entire country let us fix our end first. Violent intolerance is unacceptable, period
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Apr 28, 2016 11:43am
this is embarrassing.........where was ASF????
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Apr 28, 2016 11:55am
he was in our house, our country, it should never be happened.
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Apr 28, 2016 12:02pm
@Ahmed USA ...But not with closed eyes and inviting the enemy in your bedrooms...
our religion teaches us to be very very alert with the enemy and also practice the full and complete religion...
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Apr 28, 2016 12:29pm
As an Indian ... it's quite heartening to see how most of the guys here from Pakistan have condemned this act and the feeling with which they have conveyed love. thr are lunatics always and on every side.
We got Shive sena like that in India and most Indians don't scribe to thr views!!
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Apr 28, 2016 01:34pm
So 10 guys shouted some slogans. Why is there so much discussion ? Kabir himself ignored the guys but the media is giving much more publicity than the incident warranted.
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Apr 28, 2016 01:36pm
Don't run from reality
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Apr 28, 2016 01:37pm
Who is intolerant Indians or Pakistanis ??? Just as these 12 Pakistanis don't represent 180 million Pakistanis so do those 4 people to applied black ink on Kulkarni do not represent India.
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Apr 28, 2016 01:39pm
In India kabir Khan is regarded as a Pakistan lover. Because of this incident I hope his eyes have opened and he sees Pakistan as to what it is. A country where fundamentalism has taken roots and where people have become intolerant
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Apr 28, 2016 01:42pm
What an appalling and disgraceful show of hospitality to our guest from India. Where were the organizers and security personals, since it was on their call that the guest ventured into Pakistan. The blame of this shameful incidence is entirely on the organizers. Interesting, the brainless crowd were prepared and well informed of Kabir's itinerary and when he was due at the airport. This whole episode makes me sick.
Appreciate and hats off to Kabir's courage to stand up to these lunatics.
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Apr 28, 2016 02:32pm
A. If Phantom was banned in Pakistan.
B. Then, how come so many Pakistanis claim to be offended by it.
C. Could it mean that they watched the film, defying the Ban?
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Apr 28, 2016 03:05pm
And Pakistani artists regularly host shows here. How ironic! What has Ghulam Ali has to say about all this?
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Apr 28, 2016 03:12pm
He deserved !!!
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Apr 28, 2016 03:13pm
I don't think those 10 or 15 people who behaved like that represent the sentiments of Pakistani society. Such incidents are best ignored - the reaction they deserve!
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Apr 28, 2016 03:32pm
This is the reason no foreign cricket team wants to go to Pakistan.....
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Apr 28, 2016 04:06pm
I attended the Marcon and found this gentleman to be extremely knowledgeable and humble. As you can see from his response, you can judge his level of maturity as well. When we were growing, we were taught to welcome our guests and treat them well, unfortunately, I feel these people had a different agenda and some vested interest and did not actually protest what they claimed.
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Apr 28, 2016 04:22pm
What else to expect, if visiting such place. Airports are supposed to be a high security zone for any nation, this states the security status of the nation:(
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Apr 28, 2016 05:22pm
chill out guys its only a film, best way to demonstrate your anger is by not watching it. no demand no supply. simple.
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Apr 28, 2016 06:01pm
@sunil "comparing how many pak come to ind for different reason like medical, bollywood, business, sport etc... and how many go to pak... till date no pakistni are insulted directly like this"
No Pakistanis have been insulted in India. Really? Not sure which India are you referring to.
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Apr 28, 2016 06:15pm
@Mo Ofcourse we expect you to welcome him because he was there on invitation.
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Apr 28, 2016 06:43pm
@Mo I support you fully
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Apr 28, 2016 07:11pm
I would have loved to see same intensity of protest against terrorism in pakistan.Pakistan has much bigger issues which need immediate public attention
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Apr 28, 2016 08:43pm
At least Pakistanis did not painted his face with cherry blossom. Everyone has the right to protest, as long as it is non-violent.
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Apr 28, 2016 09:24pm
@Rahul there is a limit to everything even to large heartedness specially when it is not reciprocated. Got it?
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Apr 29, 2016 08:47am
Whats wrong with this? Same thing happened to Wasim bhai in India? Did we complain? No. Also Wasim is back in India and we'll welcome Kabir back too with open arms. After all he's muslim too.
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Apr 29, 2016 09:14am
@DK What are you comparing, Actor versus Politician. Last year Nawaj Shaif got similar protest form your own Pakistani people, and one of Pakistani officer was hackled so much that NY Police has to recuse him. So Nawaj Sharif should not visit
New York.
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Apr 29, 2016 12:15pm
I salute your thoughts sir and hope peace will prevail someday and last forever.
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Apr 29, 2016 12:30pm
This shouldn't have happened , as a Pakistani I feel there could have been better options like inviting him to some media forum and discussing his views of Pakistan and giving refutations, if there were any anti -Pakistan comments.
I wish we Pakistanis did what the great Quaid-e-Azam would have done that is believing that "enemies of today are friends of tomorrow"
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Apr 29, 2016 03:20pm
@Rahul I think we should have whined like you did when Wasim Akram was heckled on live television. But wait, we did not. So grow up.
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Apr 29, 2016 06:04pm
Very unfortunate and sad.
Artists/Intellectuals can only bring us together. They do not have any other motive unlike political leaders.
Please , please and please do not disrespect these great souls from either countries. I am sure they do not have any illwill for any body either in India or Pakistan or for that matter any where in the World.
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