Mika Singh Banned By Indian Film Industry Body For Performing At A Pakistani Wedding

India is at a diplomatic war with Pakistan, and with the recent upheaval of Section 370, it’s safe to say that the status quo between the two countries isn’t stable. Yet despite the air of tension, Mika Singh crossed the border to perform in a Pakistani wedding. Mika’s act didn’t sit well with the All India Cine Workers’ Association (AICWA) and they’ve taken a harsh step against the artist.

Two days ago, a viral video on Twitter showed singer Mika Singh performing at a wedding. The caption revealed that it was the wedding of the daughter of a Pakistani billionaire. It further revealed, saying, “Happy that Indian singer Mika Singh performed at the mehndi of Gen Musharraf’s relative recently in Karachi.”

Happy that Indian singer Mika Singh performed at the mehndi of Gen Musharraf's relative recently in Karachi. God for bid if it was Nawaz Sharif's relative it would be raining ghadari k hashtag already. pic.twitter.com/IVfE5hETiz

— Naila Inayat नायला इनायत (@nailainayat) August 10, 2019

Soon after the video went viral, people were outraged at the immature decision taken by Mika Singh to perform at a wedding in a country that’s been engaged in spreading misinformation and terrorism in our country. Also, the timing of his performance couldn’t have been more wrong: during tension over Kashmir issue.

When Bollywood gets banned, Pakistanis get singers flown down to sing bollywood songs for them.

Mika Singh performing in Pakistan currently. Alag hi level pic.twitter.com/Qgt9vpz9hA

— Gabbbar (@GabbbarSingh) August 9, 2019

Sharam kro @MikaSingh

— vikas sirohi (@vikassirohiwal) August 10, 2019

https://twitter.com/reachaj1/status/1160273818205732866

Indians should boycott @MikaSingh as he goes and performs at Kargil war accused General Musharraf s family wedding . Shameful and disgusting.

— Saavy (@saavy_m) August 11, 2019

A traitor may not have been spotted in Pak; but u've brought one to the notice of Indian Tweeple, now! 🤣

— Reading Between Lines🏑 (@____Reading____) August 11, 2019

This act was neither appreciated by Indian public nor by the Bollywood fraternity. AICWA released a statement on Tuesday clarifying that they’ve decided to boycott Mika’s association with film and music production houses, companies and content providers. AICWA President Suresh Gupta added by saying that he will make sure that no one works with Mika Singh in India and if anyone does “he will face legal consequences in the court of law.”

Despite the total ban on Indian content in Pakistan, Mika Singh and his crew were reportedly given a visa for 30 days in three Pakistani cities, Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore.