Mahira Khan opens up on 'Verna' ban controversy in Pakistan

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New Delhi: Top Pakistani actress Mahira Khan is a popular name across the border. She has an incredible work to her credit and a huge fan following. Her latest release 'Verna' which the cast was extensively promoting in Pakistan has faced a ban and that upset the actress.

'Verna' is directed by renowned director Shoaib Mansoor starring Mahira and Haroon Shahid in the lead roles. The film got embroiled in a controversy owing to its content.

Reportedly, the filmmaker has filed an appeal, and the decision to release the film in the country is still pending. Mahira's Verna is about a rape victim's fight for justice and the film still awaits its certification from the censor board.

The actress finally opened up on the issue and took to Twitter to vent out her feelings. She wrote: Tonight I realize how powerful artists are, not those in power. We are. Why else do we get banned? Why else do our films pose a threat to them? In this game of power - we will always win. Art/love/truth always does! #PowerDiGame #verna

Tonight I realize how powerful artists are, not those in power. We are. Why else do we get banned? Why else do our films pose a threat to them? In this game of power - we will always win. Art/love/truth always does! #PowerDiGame #verna — Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) November 16, 2017

A ban on the release of 'Verna' has started a Twitter debate on why films are targetting most of times. Twitterati stands united with the artistes and have slammed the controversy surrounding the film. 

No doubts. This threat lead to this ban! Art will win no matter what. Today or tomorrow it is always going to be a winner.#Verna

— Sh (@Shreyasisinha6) November 16, 2017

Yes! #Verna has given them a headache...they get scared when their reality gets exposed. All the best to you mk — Verna On 17.11.17 (@ZehraRimsha) November 16, 2017

'Verna' is scheduled to release on November 17, 2017. Back home, Deepika Padukone starrer 'Padmavati' is facing a similar situation where fringe groups are protesting against the release of the film.