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Mawra Hocane Dropped from Sanam Teri Kasam 2 After Harshvardhan Rane's Exit

Rane's decision to step away from the sequel over Hocane's remarks on Operation Sindoor leads to her confirmed exclusion, reflecting growing tensions in cross-border collaborations.

Overview

  • Harshvardhan Rane announced he would not participate in Sanam Teri Kasam 2 if Mawra Hocane remained part of the cast, citing her 'anti-India' remarks about Operation Sindoor.
  • Hocane had condemned India's military strikes on terror camps in Pakistan as a 'cowardly attack,' sparking backlash from Indian audiences and industry figures.
  • Rane responded to Hocane's criticism of his decision, calling her remarks a personal attack while reaffirming his intolerance for any insult to India's dignity.
  • Directors Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru confirmed Hocane's exclusion from the sequel, aligning with calls for a ban on Pakistani actors in Indian cinema.
  • The controversy highlights the growing impact of geopolitical tensions on the Indian film industry, with cultural boycotts reshaping casting decisions.