While Pakistani movie stars fully backed their country, Indian movie stars remained quiet during Operation Sindoor, worried that they may offend their Pakistani followers.
South Indian film industry (Tollywood) perform well in the US. However, the tariff proposed by the US President will make it more expensive and difficult for Indian filmmakers to release films in the US. Ticket prices will rise, which could further deter audiences from visiting cinemas.
After actor and son of late actor Irrfan Khan, Babil Khan's videos from his now deleted Instagram account were shared widely on social media, his family and team on Sunday released a clarification statement.
Vaani Kapoor, who is the lead in the film Abir Gulaal opposite Fawad Khan, has found herself at the centre of the controversy. She has reportedly been vocal in social media debates surrounding Pakistani actors working in the Indian film industry.
"An unidentified person intruded in the residence of Actor Saif Ali Khan. The actor and the intruder had a scuffle. The actor is injured and is being treated. The investigation is going on," the police said.
Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan received a barrage of abuses from Islamists on Instagram after she extended greetings on the Hindu festival of Ganesh Chaturthi.