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Sonam Kapoor: “Fawad Khan is like my family”

Sonam Kapoor Fawad Khan

Sonam Kapoor, who is known for her candid opinions no matter if its about growing intolerance in India or meat ban, has once again opened up for Pakistani actors working in Indian film industry.

In an interview with Hindustan Times, she said, “I have worked with Fawad Khan and I would love to work with him again. Fawad is like family to me, so whether he is Indian or Pakistani it does not matter.”

India’s extreme rightist political party Shiv Sena had warned Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan over working in Bollywood movies. The party also halted music concerts of Pakistani singers Ghulam Ali Khan and Atif Aslam. “I don’t think we should stop something because of a few people. If it is okay for us to go all over the world and work, why can’t people from the neighbouring country come here and work?,” asked Sonam.

“A country like India is known for tolerance. We are dumping in the garbage what our forefathers fought for. For an artiste, it’s the scariest situation to be in. You can only grow through art, expression and love. And if there are so many stigmas, we will never grow as a country,” she added.