Filmmaker Ashwni Dhir says he is not against the idea of casting Pakistani talent in Indian projects, but feels they should speak about the issues creating tensions between the two countries. Dhir finds it weird that there are debates whether Pakistani artistes should be allowed to work in Bollywood or not. "I feel very weird about these bans. If you want to ban something, ban the air and the water that comes from outside of the country. That can be more infectious than the people," Dhir told IANS.

"I am not for or against the idea of a ban. If I am given an option, I would prefer Indian actors to act in my film. But if I think that a particular Pakistani actor is really good, and is not against Indian integrity and wants to speak for the truth, then I have no issues casting him," he added.