I will follow govt on banning Pak artists: Varun Dhawan

Mumbai: Sounding non-committal on the banning Pakistani artists in India, Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan on Tuesday said if terrorism could be stopped by it then government should go with it.

“I follow what government if India says,” said Varun Dhawan.

In the wake of Uri Attack in which 18 Indian soldiers were martyred, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) is protesting against the entry of Pakistani artists in Indian film. MNS has even threatened them to leave the state within 48 hours or he would have to face dire consequences.

Calling the Uri terror attack on Army Jawans, horrific, Varun said, “my heart goes out to them.”

What else Varun Dhawan said:

• I totally stand with the government of India, but this should come from the government.
• If they are taking any steps, then what after that? If terrorism can be stopped by banning actors then they should do it.
• But that is something the government needs to decide first.

Earlier, director Karan Johar came out in support of Pakistani artists performing in India and said banning them is not a solution to the bigger problem of terrorism.

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