This image was posted on Instagram by Sidharth Malhotra
Mumbai:
Actor Sidharth Malhotra has come out in support of his Kapoor and Sons co-star Fawad Khan, as Shiv Sena sought a ban on Pakistani artists performing in Maharashtra.
The 30-year-old Hasee Toh Phasee actor is working with Fawad in in the Shakun Batra-directed film, which also stars Alia Bhatt. "Everybody has the freedom to work. He has been working with us for a while now. I believe creativity crosses border," Sidharth told reporters here at the opening ceremony of the 17th Jio MAMI Mumbai International Film Festival. (Also Read: Bollywood Celebs Slam Sena's 'Intolerance' Towards Pakistani Artists)
Recently, Shiv Sena had said that it would not allow any Pakistani actor, cricketer or performer to step on Maharashtra's soil. Seeking a ban, the party targeted Pakistani actors like Fawad and Mahira Khan, who are trying to gain a foothold in the Hindi film industry.
Meanwhile, Sidharth also praise Alia's latest onscreen outing Shaandaar, despite the film largely getting negative reviews.
"I saw Shaandaar and I loved it. It's a great film." The Vikas Bahl-directed romantic-comedy also starred Shahid Kapoor and father Pankaj Kapur.
The 30-year-old Hasee Toh Phasee actor is working with Fawad in in the Shakun Batra-directed film, which also stars Alia Bhatt. "Everybody has the freedom to work. He has been working with us for a while now. I believe creativity crosses border," Sidharth told reporters here at the opening ceremony of the 17th Jio MAMI Mumbai International Film Festival. (Also Read: Bollywood Celebs Slam Sena's 'Intolerance' Towards Pakistani Artists)
Recently, Shiv Sena had said that it would not allow any Pakistani actor, cricketer or performer to step on Maharashtra's soil. Seeking a ban, the party targeted Pakistani actors like Fawad and Mahira Khan, who are trying to gain a foothold in the Hindi film industry.
Meanwhile, Sidharth also praise Alia's latest onscreen outing Shaandaar, despite the film largely getting negative reviews.
"I saw Shaandaar and I loved it. It's a great film." The Vikas Bahl-directed romantic-comedy also starred Shahid Kapoor and father Pankaj Kapur.
