New Delhi:

The film saw actors Harshvardhan Rane and debutant Pakistani actor Mawra Hocane in the lead. However with the tensions between India and Pakistan on the rise recently, Harshvardhan has refused to be part of the sequel if the original cast is retained.

When Sanam Teri Kasam released in 2016, it did not perform well at the box-office. Time though was kind to the movie as it slowly developed a loyal fanbase, which with time started to ask for a sequel to the film. 

The war of words continue

Harshvardhan retorted to this comment, talking of his decision to not star in the film’s sequel with the original cast. He said, “While I am grateful for the experience, however, as things stand, and after reading the direct comments made about my country, I have made a decision to respectfully decline to be a part of Sanam Teri Kasam Part 2 if there is any possibility of the previous cast being repeated.”

Following Rane’s exit announcement, Mawra called it a “PR stunt”. “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!” was Mawra’s comment.

After the terror attack on Kashmir’s Pahalgam and Indian Army’s retaliatory ‘Operation Sindoor’ in Pakistan, several Pakistani actors labelled it a “cowardly attack”. Mawra also posted on X, “Strongly condemn India’s cowardly attack on Pakistan… Innocent civilians have lost their lives… May Allah protect us all… May sense prevail… Ya Allah ho Ya Hafizo.”

Harshvardhan Rane has now again hit back at the actress in an Instagram post. The post read, “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 further said, “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.”

“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,” he concluded.

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