In a surprising turn of events, the Indian digital audience can now access Instagram profiles of several Pakistani actors, which were previously blocked. This comes months after a strict ban was imposed on Pakistani artists following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, leading to restricted access to their social media accounts across the country.
Who Got Unbanned?
Reports confirm that a handful of well-known Pakistani television and film celebrities have had their Instagram accounts restored for Indian users. These include:
- Yumna Zaidi
- Ahad Raza Mir
- Danish Taimoor
- Dananeer Mobeen
- Hiba Bukhari
- Saba Qamar
- Mawra Hocane
- Ali Ansari
- Laiba Khan
These actors enjoy a massive fanbase in India, thanks to the popularity of Pakistani dramas on YouTube and OTT platforms. Their return to the Indian digital space has reignited excitement among their followers.
Who’s Still Blocked?
While many accounts are now visible, several top stars remain banned. This includes:
- Mahira Khan
- Hania Aamir
- Atif Aslam
- Fawad Khan
- Ayeza Khan
- Wahaj Ali
- Farhan Saeed
Interestingly, Hania Aamir, who recently faced backlash after being cast in Sardaarji 3, is still among the blocked celebrities. Fans are hopeful that these restrictions may also be lifted soon.
Why the Sudden Change?
So far, there has been no official statement from the Indian government or Meta (Instagram’s parent company) regarding the reason for unblocking these specific accounts. The move appears to be a quiet shift, possibly linked to softening diplomatic tensions or behind-the-scenes policy updates.
Regardless, fans of Pakistani content in India are celebrating this partial revival and eagerly awaiting the return of more stars to their Instagram feeds.
