In times of conflict, when many choose silence, Pakistani superstar Mahira Khan has taken a bold and vocal stand. In response to India’s recent military initiative, “Operation Sindoor,” Mahira didn’t mince her words. Calling the act “cowardly,” she criticized the targeting of civilian areas and questioned the celebration of such attacks as victories. Her social media posts have struck a chord with many who are tired of the relentless hostility and media-driven narratives that fuel hate.

“You attack cities in the middle of the night and call it a victory? Shame on you.”
“Seriously cowardly!!! May Allah protect our country, may better sense prevail. Ameen.”

Mahira further condemned the biased coverage in Indian media, pointing out how Pakistan is often blamed “without any evidence,” while war crimes and acts of aggression are brushed aside or glorified.

Her stand, however, hasn’t gone unnoticed or unpunished. The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has reaffirmed its ban on Pakistani artists, including Mahira Khan, citing her “anti-India” statements. But for Mahira, speaking the truth and defending her country’s integrity outweighs any professional consequence.

In a region desperately in need of dialogue, artists like Mahira remind us that patriotism isn’t about hatred it’s about standing up for justice, truth, and the people who suffer silently in times of war.