A group of Indian film exhibitors had recently resolved not to screen any film featuring Pakistani artists till the normalisation of relations between the two countries. The decision was taken to show solidarity with the Indian soldiers who lost their lives in the Uri attack. This decision was later modified to allow the screening of those films featuring Pakistani artists that had been in production when relations between the two countries hadn’t reached their current low point. The reported ban on Pakistani stars was imposed on single screen cinemas mainly in the states of Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat and Karnataka. These states are being ruled by BJP-led coalitions. Maharashtra is the hub of militant Hindu outfit Shiv Sena and its affiliate...