Kartik Aaryan recently found himself embroiled in a controversy. Reports were doing the rounds that Kartik Aaryan was going to attend an upcoming Independence Day event in Houston, USA, allegedly organised by a Pakistani-owned restaurant. Following these reports, Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) issued a letter to the actor urging him to “withdraw” from the event. FWICE cited concerns over national interest, especially following the Pahalgam attack. Breaking the silence on the matter, Kartik Aaryan’s team has issued an official statement clarifying that the actor is “not associated with the event”.
Official statement made by Kartik Aaryan’s team denying his involvement
“Kartik Aaryan is not associated with this event in any capacity. He has never made an official announcement about participating in it. We have contacted the organisers and requested that all promotional materials featuring his name and image be removed,” read the official statement made by Kartik Aaryan’s team in the matter, according to ANI.
FWICE’s letter to Kartik Aaryan
“As you are well aware, FWICE has issued a directive for all members and stakeholders of the Indian film industry to completely boycott Pakistartists, technicians, and performers in light of Pakistan‘s continued involvement in terror attacks against India, including the recent brutal attack in Pahalgam, where innocent Indian civilians and tourists lost their lives,” stated the FWICE letter before further adding, “The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B Ministry) has also issued a similar directive that is very much in force and must be followed strictly by all Indian citizens and performers working in public life.”
FWICE President BN Tiwari also spoke to the above-stated agency before team Kartik’s clarification in the matter. “The show is scheduled for August 15 in Houston, USA, and Kartik Aaryan was named as the chief celebrity guest. The organiser of the show is a Pakistani national. After Operation Sindoor, this is the second such incident. We are doing our best to take a stand of non-cooperation against any artist who supports such events,” he said, explaining the concerns.
