Harshvardhan Rane Hits Back At Mawra Hocane For Calling His Exit From Sanam Teri Kasam 2 “PR Stunt”
Harshvardhan Rane has responded strongly to his Sanam Teri Kasam co-star Mawra Hocane after she accused him of using a “PR strategy” to get attention.
Harshvardhan Rane Hits Back At Mawra Hocane For Calling His Exit From Sanam Teri Kasam 2 “PR Stunt”
The controversy started when Harshvardhan announced that he would not return for Sanam Teri Kasam 2 if Pakistani actress Mawra Hocane was part of the sequel. His decision came after Mawra condemned India’s successful Operation Sindoor!
Mawra had mocked his statement. She wrote,“PR strategy, someone I expected to have basic common sense has risen from deep slumber with a PR strategy… While our nations are at war, this is what you come up with? A PR statement to get attention? What a pity!”
Harshvardhan then gave a firm reply to her comments. He said,
“That sounded like an attempt at a personal attack. Fortunately, I have the tolerance to overlook such attempts but have zero tolerance for any attack on my nation’s dignity.”
He also shared an example to make his point clearer. “An Indian farmer would pluck out the unwanted weed from his crop – it’s called weeding. The farmer doesn’t need a PR team for this act, it’s called common sense.”
He continued, “I simply offered to step down from Part 2. I am fully within my rights to choose not to work with individuals who label my country’s actions as ‘cowardly’.”
Harshvardhan also expressed disappointment over Mawra’s tone. “So much hate in her speech, so many personal remarks. I never mentioned her name or resorted to calling her names. Didn’t attack her dignity as a woman. I intend to maintain that standard.”
Mawra Hocane Dropped From ‘Sanam Teri Kasam 2’ After Remarks On Operation Sindoor
Meanwhile, amid growing demands to ban Pakistani artistes from Indian films, the makers of Sanam Teri Kasam confirmed that Mawra Hocane has been dropped from the sequel.
In an official statement, the makers said – “Terrorism of any kind, against any nation, state, or people must be condemned unequivocally. What’s even more disheartening in this case is the silence or worse, the statements of certain actors who have worked in India, received immense love, respect, and opportunity, yet failed to condemn such acts of terror against India. In fact, some have gone so far as to criticise India’s legitimate steps to fight terrorism. In light of this, we stand by our government and fully support its decision. Nation first and always. Jai Hind.”
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