Pakistani actress Mawra Hocane has been removed from the upcoming Sanam Teri Kasam sequel, according to director team Vinay Sapru and Radhika Rao. Given the recent clashes between India and Pakistan, the decision was made. The directors voiced their concern in a statement over the lack of response from Pakistani actors who have performed in India, especially following the Pahalgam terror tragedy.
“Terrorism of any kind, against any nation, state, or people must be condemned unequivocally. What’s even more disheartening in this case is the silence or worse, the statements of certain actors who have worked in India, received immense love, respect, and opportunity, yet failed to condemn such acts of terror against India. In fact, some have gone so far as to criticise India’s legitimate steps to fight terrorism. In light of this, we stand by our government and fully support its decision. Nation first and always. Jai Hind,” they said.
Actor Harshvardhan Rane has previously declared that if the original cast—including Mawra Hocane—were to return, he would leave the sequel. Sharing a note via Instagram Stories, he wrote, “While I am grateful for the experience however as things stand, and after reading the direct comments made about my country, I have made a decision to respectfully decline to be a part of ‘Sanam Teri Kasam’ part 2 if there is any possibility of the previous cast being repeated.”
