The Raj Thackeray-led party recently asked Pakistani artistes like Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan to leave India, failing which the shooting of their films would be stalled.
When asked about this, Varun told reporters last evening, "I'll follow what the government of India says. Whatever the government of India says, woh sar aakho par, I'll follow that. The attacks which happened on our jawans are horrible, my heart goes out to them."
"I totally stand with the government of India, but this should come from the government. If they are are taking any steps, then what after that? If terrorism can be stopped by banning actors then they should do it. But that is something the government needs to decide first," he said at the 'India Nightlife Convention Awards'.
Filmmaker Rakyesh Omprakash Mehra feels though artistes from across the border are not responsible for terror acts, they often get trapped in these things.
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The "Mirzya" helmer says whenever there is some tension,
innocent people end up being targets.
"Yes, it is absolutely right that don't drag artistes into this but I want to ask, whenever a situation like this arises, in any part of the world, tension is there. The peace loving people are targeted," he said.
The director feels if there is something which can strengthen the ties between two nations, it is economic relationship.
"Even in our country we cast vote on the basis of caste, religious intolerance, so what can we say to others. Let's make our homes better first," he added.