Mumbai: Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) on Wednesday has announced to lift ban on singer Mika Singh after he sought an apology openly in a press conference.
Interacting with the media, he said: "I apologised for the mistake that I did unknowingly."
He further stated that he went to Pakistan to visit Nankana Sahib Gurdwara. "It is merely a coincidence that abrogation of Article 370 happened on 5th while I landed there on 3rd (August)," he added.
FWICE Chief advisor Ashok Pandit made it public that the film association is withdrawing the ban on Mika as the singer has apologised and has committed that he will not repeat it.
Addressing to the artists who have flouted the federation's instruction, Pandit said: "The Federation has very seriously taken note of people who have flouted its instructions as far as Pakistan is concerned. We have issued noncooperation against any Pakistani artiste performing here or Indian artiste performing there especially after Pulwama attack."
Addressing to the media, FWICE President B.N. Tiwari said: "He apologised to the federation. We have decided to lift the ban after discussion. It is better to be late than never."
Tiwari further clarified: "We have also announced that no matter how the relations between Pakistan and India turn out, Pakistani artists are not welcome here. We have got enough talent. We will develop our own indigenous talent and take them forward."
During the course of the press conference, Mika briefly entered into an argument with a journalist.
On questioning about one of his recent performances, Mika countered: "A few months ago Neha Kakkar, Sonu Nigam and Atif Aslam did a show. Why didn't you say anything then? Why am I being singled out? Is it that you'll ask me and it'll make news?"
