War is not an option: Shabana on India-Pakistan relations

IANS  |  New Delhi 

Veteran actress-social activist feels that war between and should not happen.

"The relationship between the citizens of and needs to remain interactive. We need to converse and exchange ideas and thoughts.

"War is not an option, discussions and talks are needed to solve the disputes between the countries," the "Masoom" said during an interactive session 'Baithak', organised by News18 on Tuesday here.

She also urged people to introduce more student exchange and cultural exchange programmes as they will help in understanding the people and their beliefs more.

The 67-year-old added: "During cricket match of and India, people start behaving like rivals and discriminate against each other. So, that time is the medium through which feeling of love can be generated among people of and Pakistan through artistes' performances.

"More films should be made through which message of love and peace is imparted, and there should be a joint collaboration between the nations."

Taapsee Pannu, whose "Mulk" got banned in Pakistan, feels sorry for the people who could not see the courtroom drama there.

Taapsee said: "In India, people called me anti-national for my performance in 'Mulk', but after the release of the film, people appreciated me. I am a proud Indian and it is a proud Indian "

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First Published: Tue, August 07 2018. 19:20 IST