Paresh Rawal: I have been misquoted; I never said I want to work in Pakistani films
| Updated: Jun 8, 2017, 11:58 IST
Actor-politician Paresh Rawal's recent statement that said he would love to work in Pakistani serials and movies was strongly condemned by many. However, Rawal has now denied making any such statement and has claimed that he was misquoted.
"I never said I want to work in Pakistani films, neither it is my wish. I want to categorically state this. I have been misquoted. I just said that I liked Pakistan's TV serial 'Humsafar', but never said ours are boring. I only said ours are a little slow," said Paresh Rawal on Thursday.
Earlier on Wednesday, the actor was quoted saying, “Yes, I would love to work in Pakistani films and shows. I love all Pakistani TV serials like ‘Humsafar’, the way they act, the story, the writing, the language...it’s all good. I feel our shows are boring.” The actor had also condemned the ban on Pakistani actors in the wake of the Uri attack back when it was imposed saying, “I believe that artistes and cricketers don't come and throw bombs. They are not terrorists; rather they bridge the gap between the two countries. But when the mood is not good, why rake up issues at that time? It is better to stay with your country.” While many actors have refused to talk about this ban, Paresh Rawal maintains that he is not okay with the Government’s decision.
Credits: The ANI
"I never said I want to work in Pakistani films, neither it is my wish. I want to categorically state this. I have been misquoted. I just said that I liked Pakistan's TV serial 'Humsafar', but never said ours are boring. I only said ours are a little slow," said Paresh Rawal on Thursday.
Earlier on Wednesday, the actor was quoted saying, “Yes, I would love to work in Pakistani films and shows. I love all Pakistani TV serials like ‘Humsafar’, the way they act, the story, the writing, the language...it’s all good. I feel our shows are boring.” The actor had also condemned the ban on Pakistani actors in the wake of the Uri attack back when it was imposed saying, “I believe that artistes and cricketers don't come and throw bombs. They are not terrorists; rather they bridge the gap between the two countries. But when the mood is not good, why rake up issues at that time? It is better to stay with your country.” While many actors have refused to talk about this ban, Paresh Rawal maintains that he is not okay with the Government’s decision.
Credits: The ANI