Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, caught in the crossfire between India and Pakistan ever since the Uri attack in September, has succumbed to all the social and political pressure — at least partially.
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, caught in the crossfire between India and Pakistan ever since the Uri attack in September, has succumbed to all the social and political pressure — at least partially. After filmmaker Karan Johar broke his silence on the brouhaha after days of being badgered to shelve the release, we now learn that the film has been altered — in terms of Fawad Khan’s role that has been the bone of contention for the ire in the first place.
Turns out, his role has been considerably chopped, reducing it to a fleeting appearance. Not just that, the character he plays will no longer be Pakistani, but Indian.
Says a source, “As it is, Fawad had an extended cameo in the film. He plays the man who loves and leaves Anushka Sharma. Now his role is no more than a fleeting appearance.”
According to sources Fawad will be “in and out before the jingoistic brigade can warm up”.