At a time when many celebrities in India are succumbing to ongoing jingoism related to bilateral tensions between India and Pakistan, actress Dia Mirza says patriotism in its true spirit does not propagate hate.
“Patriotism that propagates hate is not patriotism. United we rise. Divided we fall. Politicians polarise to rule, not serve society,” Dia tweeted on Sunday.
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Her post comes amidst the ongoing controversial debate over the cross-border tension between the neighbouring countries, which penetrated into the entertainment world and sparked a debate on whether Pakistani artists should be banned from working in the Mumbai film industry.
Some Indian outfits have imposed a ban on Pakistanis from Indian showbiz world and a few Pakistani theatres have pulled down Indian movies from their screens.
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and veteran actor Om Puri came forward to support Pakistani talent but faced a backlash for their opinions.
