After the tragic Pahalgam terror attack rocked Kashmir on April 22, the fallout isn’t just political – it’s spilling right into the world of glitz, glam and Instagram! Bollywood and Pakistani Cinema have always had a sweet relationship, but this time the tensions’s reached our timelines. Indian fans woke up to a social media blackout, and it wasn’t a glitch. Major Pakistani celebrities have disappeared from Indian Instagram feeds. Let’s get into the reality.
Pakistani Celebs Banned on Indian Instagram After The Pahalgam Terror Attack
Say goodbye to scrolling through Hania Aamir’s adorable reels, Mahira Khan’s poetic glam, and Ali Zafar’s guitar vibes, because their Instagram accounts are now MIA in India. Indian users trying to peek into their profiles are getting the cold “User not available” message. Brutal? Kinda. Shocking? Definitely.
Hania Aamir didn’t take it lying down. The Pakistani actress dropped a heartfelt Insta story (before she vanished off feeds), appealing to India’s Prime Minister not to let innocent artists pay the price for political drama. While some stood by her, others weren’t ready to hit the like button this time.
The Instagram Ban List Is Long And It’s Still Growing
It’s not just the big names. Sanam Saeed, Sajal Aly, Bilal Abbas, Imran Abbas, and Iqra Aziz have all been shadowed from Indian Instagram, too. It’s a clean sweep of some of the most-loved faces from across the border. But oddly enough, Fawad Khan and Wahaj Ali are still peeking through the cracks. For how long? Well, your guess is as good as ours.
Just before Instagram bans became the tea of the day, the Indian government had already pulled the plug on 16 Pakistan-based YouTube channels. That’s right, digital diplomacy is officially going dark.
Fawad Khan’s Comeback Crashes
In a fresh twist, Fawad Khan’s big return to Indian screens through Abir Gulaal (with none other than Vaani Kapoor) has been axed from its Indian release. If that wasn’t wild enough, the film’s also reportedly been banned in Pakistan.
With cinema, socials, and celeb love caught in the political crossfire, fans on both sides of the border are feeling the sting. Bollywood and Pakistani Cinema might speak different languages, but the fans? They just want the drama on-screen, not off.
This digital blackout raises a big fat question: Should artists pay the price when diplomacy breaks down? For now, Indian Instagram feeds are quieter and a little less glam without our favourite stars from the other side.
Until then, keep your feeds fresh and your eyes peeled. Drama like this doesn’t stay offline for long.
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