The organisers of the Indian Film Festival and Awards of Australia have decided to leave Pakistani artists out of it after initially terming it the “biggest Pakistani event in Sydney”.
Just days before the show, one of the organisers, Vvikas Paul, termed “current sensitive situation” the reason behind this decision.
"Looking on to current sensitive situation, we have decided not to bring artists from both countries together on one platform,” Mr Paul’s Facebook post read.
Some members of the Indian community with political affiliation had protested participation of Pakistani artists in the festival
“No hard feelings for anybody,” it added.
However, Mr Paul failed to elaborate what he meant by the "sensitive situation."
I have already posted everything on Facebook and would not like to give any more comments
"Don't you know what's happening on social media," he asked when contacted by SBS Urdu.
"I have already posted everything on Facebook and would not like to give any more comments."
Earlier, some members of the Indian community with political affiliations had protested participation of Pakistani artists in the festival.
This is a developing story, and we will have more for you in the coming days.
