In the aftermath of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India has blocked access to the Instagram accounts of several prominent Pakistani celebrities, including actors Fawad Khan, Atif Aslam, Mawra Hocane, and acclaimed singer Abida Parveen. When Indian fans attempted to visit these celebrities’ Instagram profiles, a message appeared stating, “This account is not available in India. We restrict content in response to legal requests.”
As per agency report, Fawad Khan was slated to return to Bollywood after nearly nine years with the film "Abeer Gulal," but following the attack, the release of the film now remains uncertain. The crackdown has also affected accounts belonging to former Jal band member and actor Farhan Saeed, "Pasoori" singer Ali Sethi, and popular actors Saba Qamar and Adnan Siddiqui, known for their roles in "Hindi Medium" and "Mom," respectively.
Earlier this week, Instagram access was also restricted in India for several other Pakistani stars including Mahira Khan, Hania Aamir, Sanam Saeed, Ali Zafar, Bilal Abbas, Iqra Aziz, Ayeza Khan, Imran Abbas, and Sajal Aly. The move appears to be a direct response to heightened tensions following the April 22 terrorist incident in Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 Indian tourists were killed.
