On Saturday, the Federation of Western lndia Cine Employees (FWICE) wrote a letter to Kartik Aaryan over attending an event which is being organised by a Pakistani-owned restaurant. Along with the letter, FWICE had also shared a poster of the event featuring Kartik. However, the actor's team has shared a clarification that he is not associated with the event.
The statement from the actor's team read, “Kartik Aaryan is not associated with this event in any capacity. He has never made an official announcement about participating in this event. We have contacted the organizers and requested to remove all promotional materials featuring his name and image."
FWICE's Letter To Kartik Aaryan
In their letter, FWICE had written, “It is with a sense of deep concern and responsibility that the Federation of Western lndia Cine Employees (FWICE) brings to your notice a matter involving your scheduled participation in an event titled Azadi Utsav - The lndian Independence Day to be held in Houston, USA, on 15th August 2025. As per the attached poster, you are being featured as the lead guest for this celebration. While such events are a source of pride and cultural expression for lndians abroad, we regret to inform you that this specific program is being organized by a Pakistani-owned restaurant, Aga's Restaurant and Catering, owned by Mr. Shaukat Maredia.”

FWICE Sends A Letter To Singer Javed Ali
The FWICE has also sent a letter to singer Javed Ali as he is going to be a part of a concert in Dubai on August 31, 2025, in which Pakistani artists Ustad Ghulam Ali and Aamir Ghulam Ali are also performing.
While Kartik's team has shared a clarification about his event, there's no statement from Javed or his team yet.
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