Pakistani actor Iftikhar Thakur, a fan favorite from the 2019 hit ‘Chal Mera Putt,’ has stirred controversy with an anti-India remark made on a Pakistani TV show, aired on May 2, 2025.
The statement, deemed divisive, has ignited outrage across the Punjabi film industry, threatening the spirit of cross-border collaboration. Gurpreet Singh Ghuggi, a co-star in the ‘Chal Mera Putt’ series, condemned it, saying, “Such comments close doors for other Pakistani actors who work hard in our industry. It’s disappointing.”
Ravinder Singh Ranguwal added, “Many Pakistani artists earn a living here and build bridges through cinema—remarks like this hurt that spirit.” The backlash, reported widely on May 9, 2025, has fueled online debate, with some fans calling for a boycott of Iftikhar’s future projects, while others urge dialogue. The ‘Chal Mera Putt’ franchise, released in 2019 and followed by sequels, symbolized Indo-Pak unity, but its next installment, tentatively slated for December 2025, now faces uncertainty. No official cancellations confirmed, but the industry’s watching closely. Stay tuned for updates on this unfolding drama!