Mika Singh recently performed at a wedding in Karachi,Pakistan, which raised a furore on social media with fans calling him out onthe micro blogging site for his decision. Reportedly, Mika performed at afamily event of former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf's relative. Certainreports allege that Mika charged around USD 150,000 (Rs 1.06 crore) for the performance.
Now, the All India Cine Workers Association (AICWA) hasbanned the singer from the Indian film industry for performing at the event.The film body further put an unconditional ban on the singer and boycotted himfrom all the movies and music contracts with the entertainment companies,reported ANI.
AICWA takes a stand of boycotting all his association withmovie production houses, music companies and online music content providers.
"AICWA will make sure that no one in India works withMika Singh and if anyone does, they will face legal consequences in the courtof law," the statement added. "When the tension between the countriesis at the peak, Mika Singh puts money above the nation's pride," the filmassociation continued. Mika's performance at the event came at the heels ofIndian government's decision to revoke the special status granted to Jammu andKashmir. After the Indian government repealed Articles 370 and 35(A), relationsbetween the two governments have worsened and fans were miffed by the fact thatMika performed at the wedding ceremony of the former Pakistani president'srelative.
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