While Indian celebrities have always been quite vocal on the political matters particularly Kashmir supporting their national interests, Pakistani celebs on contrary remain on the safer side most of the time. This was also observed recently when not even a single statement of condemnation came out from Pakistani showbiz industry over the disturbing prevalent situation in Kashmir.
Just yesterday Hamza Ali Abbasi called out the hypocrisy of our celebs, asking the reason of their silence whether it was lack of their knowledge on the issue or fear of losing their chances of work in India and annoying their Indian fan base.
(1/3) I appeal to all Pakistani artists, especially those with the most following on social media, ask urselves with utmost sincerity tht why do u not raise a voice for KASHMIR? Is it bcz u genuinely think it won't make a difference? Or…. #KashmirUnderThreat
— Hamza Ali Abbasi (@iamhamzaabbasi) August 4, 2019
(2/3) or u really believe tht ur not factually aware enough to make ur mind/give any comment on this matter? Or is it bcz u dont want to get involved in this bcz it.ll effect ur Indian fan following or future work prospects thr? Plz hear me out as i mean this in good will and…
— Hamza Ali Abbasi (@iamhamzaabbasi) August 4, 2019
(3/3) If in ur heart u realise tht thr is zulm on a mass scale in our very backyard & u shud raise a voice (thts the least we can do) but u still stay silent, then rmembr tht this fan following will become ur biggest trial & u.ll be answerable for this silence infront of ur Lord.
— Hamza Ali Abbasi (@iamhamzaabbasi) August 4, 2019
Hamza’s these tweets served was a wake up call for fraternity. As a result, many of the big names like Mahira Khan, Mehwish Hayat, Mawra Hocane, Ushna Shah, Hareem Farooq, Kubra Khan, Armeena, Mansha Pasha, Faysal Qureshi, Shamoon Abbasi, Adnan Malik, Ahmed Ali Butt and Feroze Khan came forward to raise voice against India’s brutality, calling out the world not to stay silent on the threat faced by Kashmir.
Have we conveniently blocked what we don’t want to address? This is beyond lines drawn on sand, it’s about innocent lives being lost! Heaven is burning and we silently weep. #Istandwithkashmir #kashmirbleeds
— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) August 5, 2019
The use of cluster bombs in Kashmir is in clear violation of the Geneva Convention. There is no justification for it whatsoever. These are simple war crimes – the world has to wake up and put a stop to these atrocities NOW! #SaveKashmirSOS #KashmirBleeds
— Mehwish Hayat TI (@MehwishHayat) August 4, 2019
I can NOT sleep tonight.#Kashmir
What are we turning this world into? Why are we killing each other? What do we want?
Is power really so important for mankind?
God!!! Help us all!!!! 💔— MAWRA HUSSAIN (@MawraHocane) August 4, 2019
I am KASHMIR #KashmirBleeds #StandwithKashmir
— Feroze Khan (@ferozekhaan) August 5, 2019
https://twitter.com/ArmeenaRK/status/1157940283016962051?s=19
https://twitter.com/shamoonAbbasi/status/1158112090672025601?s=19
Why is the world quite?!?! How come this brutality in kashmir is being ignored?!? Have we lost all humanity!!!?! Its time to raise our voices!! Its time to stand with kashmir! Its time to end this brutality and injustice!#KashmirBleeds #KashmirNeedsAttention
— Hareem Farooq (@FarooqHareem) August 4, 2019
Why the hell is the world not opening its eyes to what’s happening in #kashmir! #kashmirbleeds and no major news channel is talking about it. wby isn’t the UN talking about the brutality?? #SaveKashmirSOS
— Ali Rehman Khan (@alirehmankhan) August 4, 2019
— Ushna Shah (@ushnashah) August 5, 2019
#IStandWithKashmir hamesha
— Faysal Quraishi (@faysalquraishi) August 5, 2019
These are dark times for Kashmir. Panic created, troops built up, section 144 imposed, internet cut, Indian tourists asked to leave. May there be peace in Kashmir, may sanity prevail and may the international community take notice. #IStandWithKashmir #kashmirbleeds
— adnanmalik (@adnanmalik) August 5, 2019
#IStandWithKashmir always and forever pic.twitter.com/FayK9rM8De
— Ahmad Ali Butt (@ahmedaliB) August 5, 2019
Praying for Kashmir and all its people….its been far too long. This crisis needs to be resolved NOW! #KashmirUnderThreat
— Mansha Pasha (@manshapasha) August 4, 2019
Shaan too tweeted on the matter, saying his family was spreading the message of freedom for Kashmir since 1971. By this Shaan is pointing towards the film “Ye Aman” made by his father Riaz Shahid on the similar issue.
Our family has been spreading the message of #freeKashmir from the brutalities of India since 1971. #yehAmanfilmpk1971 I have inherited this responsibility ,to spread the message ,through my art InshaALLAH . yehAman2.. #47yrsoffreedom
— Shaan Shahid (@mshaanshahid) August 4, 2019
Zaira Waseem, the Kashmir based Bollywood actress known for her work in Amir Khan’s “Dangal” and “Secret Superstar”, also tweeted on the matter.
This too shall pass! #Kashmir
— Zaira Wasim (@ZairaWasimmm) August 4, 2019
It’s good to see our celebrities raising voice on this Humanitarian issue which will sure raise some eyebrows and send a strong message across the border.
