Summary The film is banned in Pakistan for reportedly showing the country in a poor light.
MUMBAI (Web Desk) – Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor has expressed disappointment over her Pakistani fans who are watching a pirated version of her latest movie ‘Neerja’, reported IANS.
The film released in India on February 19, but it was banned in Pakistan for reportedly showing the country in a poor light.
“The film has not released officially there, but it is very sad that this has happened. Today I was doing a live chat and there are several of my fans who are from Pakistan… Since my films have done well in Pakistan, they’re all watching pirated copies of the film over there,” Sonam said at a press conference here.
“It’s a matter of sadness, I am very disappointed,” the actress added.
The biographical film is based on the life of a bold and courageous flight attendant Neerja Bhanot. The 22-year-old Indian flight attendant sacrificed herself while trying to protect the lives of the passengers of hijacked Pan Am Flight 73.
Directed by Ram Madhvani, the film features Sonam Kapoor as the protagonist, who has questioned the logic behind the film’s ban in Pakistan.
“I can’t understand it, but I think this is all politics between both sides. I had said this before, there is no place for politics in art and sports and unfortunately that’s what has happened,” she said.
“It is very sad that it’s not released in Pakistan, because more than 60 years ago, we were the same country. When I was in boarding school, Indians and Pakistanis would always hang out. We look similar, have a similar culture… Except for cricket matches, we were always together. I can’t understand the reason why it’s not released there, it can’t be that complicated,” she pronounced.
