From Fawad Khan to Mawra Hocane: Pakistani Actors banned from working in India

Pakistani Actors banned from working in India

By Entertainment Desk April 24, 2025 

Fawad Khan

Rose to fame in Kapoor & Sons (2016) but was banned after the 2016 Uri attack despite growing popularity.

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Mahira Khan

Starred opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Raees (2017) but wasn’t allowed to promote the film in India.

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Ali Zafar

A popular singer-actor in Bollywood whose projects ended abruptly post-2016 ban. He appeared in Mere Brother Ki Dulhan (2011), Chashme Baddoor (2013), and Total Siyapaa (2014).

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Imran Abbas

Acted in Creature 3D (2014) but his Bollywood career halted due to the political freeze.

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Sajal Aly

Earned praise for Mom (2017), but could not pursue further roles in India.

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Adnan Siddiqui

Also featured in Mom (2017) but faced the same limitations after the ban.

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Mawra Hocane

Debuted with Sanam Teri Kasam (2016), but the timing of the ban stalled her rise.

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Saba Qamar

Delivered a stellar performance in Hindi Medium (2017), yet never returned to Bollywood.

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Humaima Malick

Appeared in Raja Natwarlal (2014) with Emraan Hashmi, but had no roles after.

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Javed Sheikh

1. A veteran actor seen in Om Shanti Om (2007), later excluded from new Indian projects.

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