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Television actress Falaq Naaz has publicly criticized Muslim actors for their silence on the rising tensions between India and Pakistan, urging them to voice their support for India
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The actress expressed her disappointment through an emotional video on Instagram, questioning why her fellow Muslim artists are not speaking out, possibly due to concerns about losing followers from Pakistan
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Falaq Naaz highlighted that this silence might foster mistrust towards Muslims within some communities in India, stressing the importance of earning trust by speaking up in such situations
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She encouraged her fellow actors to take a cue from Pakistani celebrities, who openly support their country despite its role in the conflict, and questioned why Indian actors can't show similar loyalty to India
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Naaz emphasized that living and working in India comes with a responsibility to support the country, urging her peers to contribute positively to the nation that has provided them with success
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The backdrop of her comments is the increased tension between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terrorist attack and India's Operation Sindoor, which has further strained relations
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In response to these tensions, India's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has ordered all OTT platforms and digital streaming services to cease the distribution of Pakistani content
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Falaq Naaz's statements have sparked a conversation about patriotism and the responsibilities of public figures in times of national conflict, particularly for those with a large platform and influence
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