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Indian singer Mika Singh, who came under fire for performing in Pakistan amid Kashmir tensions, has requested the Federation of All Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) to reconsider its decision of imposing a ban on him. He asked the association to refrain from taking strict action against him. Besides FWICE, All India Cine Workers Association (AICWA) placed a lifelong ban on him.
Lifelong ban on Mika Singh
The lifelong ban implies that Mika Singh is barred from playback singing, live performances, and concerts in India. Mika Singh will not be able to sign any movie or film contracts.
All India Cine Workers Association announce a total ban on Pakistani actors and artists working in the film industry. #PulwamaAttack pic.twitter.com/UPCWC5LFAk
— ANI (@ANI) February 18, 2019
In response the singer issued a letter to the organizations to let him present his view before pursuing the ban, he will meet the associations on Tuesday.
Mika Singh shared a video featuring BN Tiwari, the president FWICE on his Twitter account, stating that he has been called upon by the organization to defend his case following his letter to the organization.
Tiwari says in the video, “Mika has said in the letter that he is willing to agree to all things the confederation decides.” Tiwari adds, “In his letter, Mika says that ‘If I have done something wrong, I am ready to apologize to the nation, but until you hear me out please don’t impose any kind of ban on me.”
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Tiwari assured the association would not pursue the matter legally until the meeting has been convened between Singh and the organization.
Mika Singh shared the video, reiterated that he will continue to serve his country despite all odds, in his Twitter message. Adding that, “I would like to sincerely thank Mr. BN Tiwari and #FWICE for being so understanding towards me and my sentiments. JaiHind 🙏🏻.. #Supportindiansingers #Banpaksitanisingers …(sic).”
Hello guys, today some fake people are coming to protest in front of my house ..I request the media not to listen to these fake people from fake federations..Please listen to Mr. B.N tivari, the Vice President of #FWICE .. I‘ve received a letter and video from him. pic.twitter.com/5wEuiUEa6X
— King Mika Singh (@MikaSingh) August 19, 2019
Uproar in India
Mika Singh performance in the wedding function of a relative of Pakistan’s former president Pervez Musharraf caused an uproar on India’s social media. Scores of Twitter users berated Singh for compromising nationalistic values for monetary gains. The singer was disparaged on social media for performing in Pakistan amid simmering tensions between India and Pakistan following India’s dissolution of the special status of Jammu Kashmir.
The singer was accused of disloyalty towards India. Mika Singh was sanctioned with a lifelong ban on performing in India’s entertainment industry. Certain reports allege that Mika charged around USD 150,000 (Rs 1.06 crore) for the performance.
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The ban was promulgated even before Mika Singh returned to India. AICWA urged all the movie production houses, music production houses, and online content providers to boycott Mika Singh.
The notification issued read, “AICWA will make sure that no one in India works with Mika Singh and if anyone does, they will face legal consequences in the court of law.” Adding that, “When the tension between the countries is at the peak, Mika Singh puts money above the nation’s pride,” the film association continued.
Shame on you @MikaSingh for selling out to India's enemies in the company of Mumbai D-Company gangstersfor a mere fistful of dollars as Pakistan's ISI officials mingled with u in Karachi's crooked business tycoon. India should not let u back. #MikaSingh https://t.co/bf3oehGZwj
— Tarek Fatah (@TarekFatah) August 15, 2019
Kins of Army are enjoying along with Indian Singer Mika Singh in DHA, Karachi, on revoking of #370 in #Kashmir. I thought trade with India & Indian Films are suspended in #Pakistan. Now Kashmiris have to see this hypocrisy of #PakistanArmy. https://t.co/IZnJKcI4WE
— Arif Aajakia (@arifaajakia) August 10, 2019
@RavinarIN Now take this ….. This sootiya @MikaSingh was performing in Karachi on 8th of August . These BHAANDS of #Bollywood give a damn to so called Patriotism.
Would dance even naked if bags of money are thrown at them
pic.twitter.com/fWvctKY7ah— Pee Kay (@pkaushal_99) August 10, 2019
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https://twitter.com/Ashish23/status/1161421507299618824?s=20
It seems that paiso k lie kuch bhi karega.
Mika Singh performed at the weeding function of relative of former Pak President Parvez Musharraf , in Karachi.
Why only sing naach bhi lete. pic.twitter.com/ikemc6N0oU— CA_Astha Gupta (@astha_1990) August 14, 2019
Visit to Pakistan
He arrived in Pakistan with his 14-team members for a private function hosted by Adnan Asad, nephew of former President of Pakistan General Musharraf. He claims that the wedding performance coincided with India’s abrogation of Article 370 and 35-A. Videos of Mika Singh performing at a wedding ceremony are circulating on social media.
He came to Pakistan in the second week of August and met several government officials during his visit. It is pertinent to mention that the Indian singer Mika Singh and his team were granted visas on 29th July 2019, just a few days before India revoked Kashmir’s special status.
He visited Baba Guru Nanak’s Gurudwara in Nankana Sahib for religious rituals. He had arrived in Pakistan on a three-day visit and held a meeting with Pakistani Sikh brothers while attended a lunch arranged at Kartarpur. The singer left for India through Wagah Border on Friday. Several unconfirmed reports asserted that Mika Singh even performed at Kartarpur.