Instagram accounts of several Pakistani celebrities are no longer accessible to users in India. This includes top names like Fawad Khan, Atif Aslam, Mawra Hocane, and legendary singer Abida Parveen.
When Indian users try to visit these pages, they see a message saying the content is restricted due to a legal request. This move comes after tensions rose between India and Pakistan.
The situation escalated following a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22. The incident claimed the lives of 26 civilians.
It’s not just a few accounts. Popular stars like Farhan Saeed, Ali Sethi, Saba Qamar, and Adnan Siddiqui have also disappeared from Instagram in India. Recently, accounts of Mahira Khan, Hania Aamir, Ali Zafar, and others faced the same fate.
Fawad Khan’s return to Bollywood with the film “Abir Gulaal” is now uncertain. Political tensions have spilled into entertainment, stalling cross-border collaborations.
This sudden social media blackout reflects a wider freeze in cultural ties. Fans on both sides are now left watching their favorite stars get caught in the crossfire.