"Such a pathetic move by the Indian Government.”
The Indian Government has intensified its efforts to regulate cross-border digital content by blocking the social accounts of several popular Pakistani celebrities.
Among those affected are Mahira Khan, Hania Aamir, Sanam Saeed, Iqra Aziz, Bilal Abbas Khan and Ali Zafar.
This move follows India’s earlier decision to block 16 Pakistani YouTube channels, including Geo News, which had aired reports on the Pahalgam attack.
Pakistani television dramas, such as Humsafar and Zindagi Gulzar Hai, have been particularly popular with Indian audiences.
They have attracted millions of views on platforms like YouTube.
Experts speculate that the ban might be partially driven by the growing popularity of Pakistani dramas.
They are often praised for their high-quality storytelling and content.
Some commentators believe that Pakistani dramas are now outshining local Indian shows, causing unease within Indian media circles.
The blocking of social media accounts has sparked significant backlash, especially among Indian fans of Pakistani entertainment.
When Indian users try to access these accounts, they see a message stating:
“Account not available in India. This is because we complied with a legal request to restrict this content.”
Many took to social media to express their frustration, accusing the Indian government of undermining cultural exchange.
A user said: “They banned HUM TV in India. Now how will I watch my favourite Pakistani drama?”
Another wrote: “This is unbelievable. Such a pathetic move by the Indian Government.”
One commented: “Let’s face it: Their dramas are better than ours! Not India robbing its own people of entertainment.”
One expressed: “Heartbreaking as someone from India. We love Pakistani celebs so much.”
Some netizens called the move unnecessary and counterproductive, arguing that it only served to damage the relationship between the two countries.
Meanwhile, Ushna Shah responded to her Instagram account being blocked by India with humour.
She posted a screenshot of the block, captioning it:
“My whole world has collapsed, Modi Ji what have you done.”
The actress added broken heart and crying emojis to her post.
Her sarcastic response contrasted with the ongoing political tensions.
While India has banned Pakistani celebrities, the Pakistani government has refrained from taking similar action against Indian entertainment.
Contrastingly, the Pakistani public is quite happy with the Indian ban.
They believe that Pakistani talent should contribute to their own country.
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