Succumbing to the pressure from Ultra nationalists forces from the country, which were threatening the release of his upcoming film Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, starring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan.Karan Johar released a video statement.
His film, will be released on October 28.
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Johar claimed he had chosen to remain silent until now “because of the deep sense of hurt that few people could actually believe that I was being anti-national”. For me, my country comes first… When I shot Ae Dil Hai Mushkil from September to December last year, the [political] climate was completely different. There were efforts made by our government for peaceful relationships with the neighbouring country… Going forward, I would like to say that of course I wouldn’t engage with talent from the neighbouring country given the circumstance. Over 300 Indian people in my crew have put their blood, sweat and tears into my film. I don’t think it is fair for them to face turbulence on account of other fellow Indians. I respect the Army … I condemn any form of terrorism.”
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The Cinema Owners and Exhibitors Association – said they will ban the movie for single-screen cinemas in four states – Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa and Karnataka. Home Minister Rajnath Singh will meet Karan Johar, along other producers in the middle of a controversy over his film.