The heartthrob Indian actor Rajeev Khandelwal voiced strong opposition to the Indian government’s ban on Pakistani artists working in the country.
During the interview, in a candid conversation, the actor slammed the politicians for imposing such a ban which will affect the cultural relationship of Pakistani and Indian artists.
He also expressed his frustration at unfair restrictions.
Further, the actor stated “No, it's all politics. It's very wrong. Who are these politicians to ban artists? Our politics dictates certain things. Where love can grow, you are not allowing it to flourish, for whatever reasons. I don't understand this. It's even wrong for me to comment because I don't understand why. We talk about peace and harmony, but even where genuine peace exists, political parties bring in a Hindu-Muslim angle. That's not right.”
He mentioned “It's not like the Pakistani government is sending these artists as agents. I've only seen a lot of love coming.”
He argued that the ban contradicts the values of harmony and mutual respect that should be upheld, and he criticized the decision-makers for prioritizing political agendas over cultural diplomacy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3Wg1d_Pg5w&t=2976s
Rajeev Khandelwal's acting career includes notable Hindi television shows such as 'Kahiin To Hoga' and 'Sacch Ka Saamna.' He made his Bollywood debut with 'Aamir' in 2008 and later appeared in films like 'Shaitan' (2011) and 'Table No. 21' (2013). His recent Disney+ Hotstar show, 'Showtime,' has been renewed for a second season.