The Bollywood sequel is on shaky grounds with cross-border tensions as Sanam Teri Kasam 2 faces backlash post-Harshvardhan Rane’s exit because of Mawra Hocane’s anti India post.
Sanam Teri Kasam 2 in Trouble: Harshvardhan Rane Walks Out Over Mawra Hocane’s Anti India Post
So before shooting could commence for the long-anticipated sequel to the 2016 cult romance it has landed in a political and emotional firestorm. An online war has erupted between Bollywood actor Harshvardhan Rane and Pakistani actress Mawra Hocane turning a love story against the grain.
Harshvardhan Bows Out: Patriotism Over Project
The controversy exploded after Mawra Hocane posted a statement criticizing India’s recent military move, Operation Sindoor. She claimed innocent lives were lost in her country, including children, following the strikes. “We all heard the bombs. My country mourns,” she wrote in a now-viral post.
The actor who has taken a firm stand on this reaction is none other than Harshvardhan. He who starred in the original film as the loving Inder decided that should Mawra remain as the cast, he shall not return for the sequel. “I can ignore hate aimed at me, but I will not tolerate hate aimed at my country,” he wrote on his Instagram. According to him, the actor states that, back on his conscience, it was a matter of respect towards his country and had nothing to do with PR.
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Mawra Hits Back, Calls Exit a Publicity Move
Mawra, who stands by her words, accused Harshvardhan of making a publicity stunt out of it. She insinuated that the actor used patriotism as a mask to gain attention. The two put each other on social media, spreading a storm with fans sitting divided on who to support.
Maintaining his dignified tone of response Harshvardhan added, “She, in essence, made it personal, whereas I never insulted her or even mentioned her name outright. I would like to keep this on the civil side. I had a problem only with what she said about my country.”
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Over the years, Sanam Teri Kasam built a quiet cult following across borders and became a silent success story. But now, its sequel is stuck in political quicksand with the FWICE urging Indian artistes not to collaborate with Pakistani artistes.
As the drama unfolds one thing is for sure: it is no longer about a movie. It is about nationalistic fervour, artistic freedom and how the hustle of life spills into the world of cinema.
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The Bollywood sequel is on shaky grounds with cross-border tensions as Sanam Teri Kasam 2 faces backlash post-Harshvardhan Rane’s exit because of Mawra Hocane’s anti-India post.