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In a surprise turn of events in the social media world, Indian Instagram users were left surprised to discover that some Pakistani celebrity accounts had suddenly become unavailable.
The reason? The April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which reignited diplomatic tensions and led to some online restrictions. But this is the strange thing, not all Pakistani celebrities are blocked. While certain big names vanished from the platform in India, others remain aglow in Indian feeds, posting and engaging with fans and their content streams live.
Pakistani Celebrities Facing the Block
Mahira Khan, who became a household name in India after starring alongside Shah Rukh Khan in Raees, is now facing restrictions on her presence in the country. As a result, Indian users see the following message: “Account not available in India. We acted on a legal request to block this content.” It was a sudden shock for fans. Mahira has never been explicitly political and has been in the news more of her glam shoots and movie promotions.
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Hania Aamir’s Account Disappears
Hania Aamir, popular for her cheerful nature and huge fan base, also appears to have been victimised by the ban. Her entertaining reels, beauty posts, and drama promos are now inaccessible to Indian fans.
It’s disappointing for many, particularly those who follow Pakistani entertainment trends closely.
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Ali Zafar Also Blocked
Singer-actor Ali Zafar, a household name on both sides of the border, has also had his account suspended. Be it his Bollywood tracks or Coke Studio numbers, his abrupt disappearance from the internet has left music fans in India disheartened.
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What Users See on Blocked Accounts
When Indian users attempt to look up these celebrities’ profiles, they’re met with a default restriction notice. There is no appeal provision, no justification only a simple notification from Instagram that they have obeyed legal requests.
The Artists Still Visible in India
Atif Aslam’s Continued Reach
Interestingly, Atif Aslam’s profile remains live and available. This is particularly ironic given the fact that he’s among India’s most streamed Pakistani artists. From “Tera Hone Laga Hoon” to “Jeene Laga Hoon,” his love ballads are legendary in Indian playlists.
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Fawad Khan’s Loyal Indian Fanbase
Even though he has been out of the Bollywood radar for years, Fawad Khan still has a cult following in India. His Instagram posts, real-life family moments, and sporadic throwbacks are still being followed by Indian fans—and they are surely not whining.
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Intriguingly, though his popularity on Indian social media stands undiminished, his next film Abir Gulal, which is all set to hit the screens on May 9, is now under threat of a ban in Pakistan due to the recent Indo-Pak tension. The irony is not lost on fans on either side of the border.
Mawra Hocane’s Artistic Presence
Mawra has frequently interacted with Indian followers, whether via her movie Sanam Teri Kasam or lifestyle uploads. To date, her page remains untouched, and Indian users continue to freely like, comment, and respond to her postings.
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Ali Sethi’s Cross-Border Popularity
The “Pasoori” hitmaker remains one of the most talked-about artists globally. Ali Sethi’s Instagram is still up and running in India, and his frequent collaborations and musical insights continue to be appreciated across the border.
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Legal Requests and Compliance
Instagram’s restriction message specifically mentions “a legal request” as the cause. That means that the platform did not do this on its own; there was an official notice, probably from Indian authorities, and they acted accordingly. But why just some and not all?
Diplomatic Tensions or Technical Glitch?
Some users are speculating that this might be a glitch or a delay in implementing restrictions. Others think it’s politically motivated, with hints of escalating Indo-Pak tensions and targeted measures. Yet, no explicit criteria have been communicated by any official agency.
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