I am in favour of banning the Pakistani artists. However, I am not in favour of banning Ae Dil Hai Mushkil just because it stars a Pakistani actor. Sounds contradictory? Let me explain.
A new policy is announced by the Modi government. The government claims it is ‘for’ the people. It thinks it has arrived. The people cry foul. The government hurriedly withdraws the policy. Then, ensue a series of defensive arguments and extensive media coverage about the government’s inexplicable move. And, this continues till the next policy is announced.