Popular Pakistani actors Hania Aamir and Farhan Saeed, known for their drama ‘Mere Humsafar,’ are under fire for their recent statements on the Pahalgam tragedy in Indian-occupied Kashmir.
An unidentified gunman brutally attacked 26 Indian tourists, resulting in their deaths.
In heartfelt Instagram posts, the two stars addressed the incident. Farhan Saeed wrote, “Heartfelt condolences for Pahalgam Attack victims and their families.” Hania Aamir posted a more elaborate note, “Tragedy anywhere is a tragedy for all of us... No matter where we come from, grief speaks the same language. May we choose humanity, always.”
Several other Pakistani celebrities, including Mawra Hocane, Anmol Baloch, Fawad Khan, Nadia Afgan, and Danish Taimoor, also expressed their condolences. Actress Madiha Rizvi, however, took a more direct stance by calling the attack a security lapse on India’s part.
Despite their empathetic tone, the reaction from Pakistani social media users has been swift and harsh. Many fans are accusing these celebrities of prioritising their Indian fanbase and career ambitions over national loyalty, especially in light of India’s continued allegations against Pakistan in such incidents.
Here’s how some fans reacted:
- “When Muslims were being martyred, they were silent. But now they mourn for Indians?”
- “India blames us for everything, yet our celebs still try to please them.”
- “Now I know why you wear Indian designers and dance to Bollywood songs.”
- “No matter what you do, Bollywood still won’t offer you roles.”
- “Why didn’t you condemn Indian-sponsored terror in Balochistan?”
While a few have defended the stars for promoting humanity and peace beyond borders, the dominant sentiment is one of anger and betrayal. Many feel that Pakistani celebrities are quick to speak out for India but rarely take a stand for Pakistan’s own tragedies.
As tensions between the two nations remain high, especially after the Kashmir incident, celebrities navigating cross-border fandoms are finding themselves in difficult positions—with even well-meaning gestures facing intense scrutiny.
