The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has warned two Indian promoters – Karl Kalra and Nirmal Dhaliwal – to cancel their shows with singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan.
The notification from the association comes amid the heightened tensions between Pakistan and India in the wake of the Indian government’s revocation of the special status of occupied Kashmir.
“We have already given our directive that no Indian artist/singer/dancer/anchor/performer, last but not the least, promoter would work with Pakistan nationals and Pakistan artists, in view of the current alarming situation between the two countries,” the letter stated.
The FWICE further asked the two promoters to cancel their contracts immediately with the singer.
“It is therefore our humble request to both of you to immediately cancel the above shows. In case if you don’t cancel the shows of Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and go against the sentiments of Indians, no Indian artist/ singer/ dancer/ anchor/ performer/ promoter would ever work with you anywhere in the entire world,” it stated.