Kabir Khan was at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport to fly to Lahore today when a mob of furious people surrounded the director and chanted slogans against him.
“Muslims are massacred in India but you don’t make films on it, why don’t you make movies on RAW,” one male voice says in the footage, in between chants of “Pakistan Zindabad” and “Shame Shame.”
Kabir Khan maintained his cool, remained silent and headed towards the airport arrival lounge. He has directed controversial movies against Pakistan, which were banned in the country.
To media on both sides: 12 screaming lunatics with a mobile phone camera is not news. Please don't give them the attention they want. Ignore— Kabir Khan (@kabirkhankk) April 27, 2016
The movie “Phantom”, revolves around the tragic Mumbai attacks at the Taj Hotel on November 26th; it was banned in Pakistan after a Lahore High Court petition was passed last year.
Yesterday only Kabir Khan told a local newspaper that he is interested in making a movie in Pakistan.
The film-maker stated that he had visited Lahore before however this is his first time in Karachi.
“My film Bajrangi Bhaijaan received a lot of appreciation in Pakistan for which I am grateful. The purpose of the film really was to bring the people closer,” Kabir added.
Kabir did not refrain from talking about his movie Phantom;
“Phantom was banned in Pakistan but I understood that because it was a political film. But even with this film I shed light on certain elements on either side of the border that add fuel to fire,” Kabir said.Follow the Author officially on Insta: @belikesaif
