Muslims are Consistently Depicted as the Enemy in Indian Films: Sanam

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“Of course, we constantly make fun of exactly how Muslims are portrayed in Indian films with the Kajal and namaz cap, and also the green in the back somewhere, Sanam Saeed said.

This is how exactly we are shown that this is certainly a Muslim individual or it’s a residential area that is Muslim. And this gets too political nevertheless they have always been highlighted as the enemy,” expressed the Cake star.

She then opened up that in the real world, the relationships between Pakistani and artists are Indian quite wholesome.

“I don’t think I’ve seen projects which can be many the two nations are friends and collaborating together, unlike in reality where collaborations are happening at every degree.”

In the three-minute clip, Saeed revealed she was disappointed once the Uri attack of 2016 triggered Pakistani artists to be banned from India.

Pakistani actor Sanam Saeed talked about her favourite Bollywood film and how her colleagues Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan bore the brunt of the ban on Pakistani artistes in India. pic.twitter.com/BlPaf2W7Vw

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“We were baffled, I think at the time it ended up being a shock. As soon as the trade that cross-border happening it absolutely was exciting and about time, and it felt actually exhilarating, liberating and finally completely why these two hubs of culture and creativity and art had been collaborating for greater stuff. And when the ban happened suddenly it was a little of an awakening that is rude” stated the Zindagi Gulzar Hai actor.

Despite the challenges, Saeed then went on to emphasize how artists from both countries are nevertheless attempting to collaborate.

“Why mix art with culture and politics? It is tragic but I think all of us have now gotten over this. It is what it is. You can’t fight it. You can’t really do any such thing about it except for stuff like this interview. Despite the ban, we think we all are still attempting to make our work and way around it.”

Upon being asked about Mahira Khan’s doubt to star again in Indian films, Saeed emphasized how difficult the ban in India ended up being for The Legend of Maula Jatt stars.

Sanam Saeed said, “At the right time of the ban, Fawad and Mahira got the brunt of it, so I’m sure they are nervous and frightened because of how they were addressed. I completely realize why Mahira would be stressed for them. because it was a tough exit”