Nadia Khan slams Fawad, Hania, others for not calling India out over Pakistan allegations

Renowned host Nadia Khan has stirred a fiery debate on patriotism during her popular morning show Rise and Shine on Entertainment 365.

Following the Pahalgam incident in Indian Illegally Occupied Kashmir, for which India has blamed Pakistan without providing concrete evidence, Nadia took a bold stance and openly questioned the loyalty of leading Pakistani celebrities.

She called out actors such as Fawad Khan, Hania Aamir, Danish Taimoor, and Mawra Hocane for commenting on the incident without, in her view, understanding the full picture.

"It is India’s deliberate move to stop films from releasing and to get cricket events cancelled," she said on her show. "I need an answer from all Pakistani celebrities... why don’t you feel saddened when India stages such incidents and blames Pakistan?"

Nadia expressed disappointment that celebrities chose to speak up without questioning India’s narrative.

"You are answerable, why didn’t you question India for staging the Pahalgam incident to shift the blame onto Pakistan?" she asked.

Referring to the silencing of dissenting Indian voices, she made reference to the late actor Om Puri: "Have you forgotten Om Puri, who came to Pakistan, praised the country, returned and was murdered?"

She praised fellow artist Mishi Khan for standing up, saying, "At least someone had the courage to speak up."

Nadia criticised what she described as blind support from celebrities, urging them to recognise Pakistan’s ongoing struggles.

"You are Pakistani first. Look at the current circumstances. When you don’t know something, don’t speak. India wants to stop Pakistan’s water, that’s a bigger issue."

She also drew parallels between Kashmir and Palestine: "It’s the same thing Israel is doing in Palestine, India is doing in Kashmir. We should raise our voice."

Nadia applauded athlete Arshad Nadeem for refusing to compete in India, calling it "a powerful statement."

"We are a country of 250 million. We don’t need anyone’s support. Our youth, our dramas, our engineers, and doctors, they are our strength."

She reminded that celebrities that "You are here because of Pakistani dramas. Don’t forget that. Why are you chasing Indian approval? Why are you tweeting for them?"

She concluded by saying the public isn’t questioning their patriotism, but their silence and weak response.

"This is criminal negligence. You are praising the enemy. Don’t you know who’s doing this? It’s India. Not even outsiders can enter that prison-like place."

She advised, "If you’re scared about not getting work, remember there’s plenty of work in Pakistan. The world watches our dramas. Don’t be so worried now."