Veteran singer Kavita Krishnamurthy shared her opinion on Pakistani artists being banned from working in India in light of the horrifying Pahalgam terrorist attack. While she stated that music has no religion, she also mentioned that there are enough talented artists in India as well who should now get a chance.
Kavita told Zoom, "I feel that music has no language or barriers, it's all about seven notes and if an artist is very good and they are popular, you have to applaud them and personally for me music has no religion, nothing but at the same time there are enough talent in India also for you to track and give them the opportunity for Indian artists."
She went on to say that while Pakistani singers have been quite popular in India, the country has ample of homegrown artists as well. "Pakistani artists have sung a lot in India and people have accepted them and that will continue I suppose but I think you can definitely tap a lot Indian artists are waiting for right opportunities so why not give it to them also," she opined.
The veteran singer condemned the attack on tourists in Pahalgam and said that the incident left her sad, heartbroken and depressed. "As a patriot, I would like to stand by whatever decisions our government makes, I respect my government, I respect my Prime Minister," she stated.
All Pakistani artists have been banned from working in India until further notice, and several film bodies have also warned of strict action against Indian artists found collaborating with them.
On Wednesday evening, the Indian government also blocked the Instagram handles and YouTube channels of several Pakistani celebs and production houses.
