Mika Singh's apology forced, I'll perform in Pakistan: Shilpa Shinde

Bigg Boss season 11 winner Shilpa Shinde has come out in support of singer Mika Singh, who recently performed at wedding function of a close relative of former Pakistan President Pervez Musharaff. In an interview with Republic TV, Shilpa says, "I'm sure Mika Singh was forced to apologize by federation as I don't find anything wrong in what Mika did." She furr said, "I think rar than criticizing him, federation should be proud and thankful to Mika Singh, as Mika in this situation, went to Pakistan, performed and completed his commitment. Even though, one should proudly say that Pakistan has respected and welcomed India's artists which is a big thing". 

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Shilpa ded by saying, "Artists are here used as a football. People still listen to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, so is he going to be banned in India? I kw answer is '', n why are we banned to perform where we are willing to perform? re shouldn't be any limit for artists. And if federation is talking about justice, n I must clear this thing that se (federation) people are doing injustice to ir own artists. Federation is actually torturing us. Pakistan never asked ir artists to condemn India, y haven't banned any of ir artists. n why are we being tortured?"

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She ended saying, "Yes, if my government grants me a visa and if that (Pakistan) government welcomes me I will definitely go to Pakistan or any or country to perform and one can stop me. I am rey to perform in Pakistan."

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Speaking to Republic TV, AICWA President Suresh Gupta says, "What Shilpa Shinde did is thing but just a publicity stunt. She's t getting any work in industry, so she's giving such stupid statements, which stand where. We respect artists and y have freedom of speech and freedom to express but an artist is also a responsible citizen. So y should also respect sentiments of India. One can perform anywhere in India, wherever y want to. But, yes an artist saying that we will perform in Pakistan, will t be tolerated."

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escalating tensions between Pakistan and India have led Pakistan ban Bollywood films in ir country. Mika Singh, who performed at Pakistan, was greeted with heavy criticism when he returned to India. All India Cine Worker Association (AICWA) and Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) banned singer, after which Mika Singh tendered an apology.