Pakistani Celebrities Clap Back with Humor as India Bans Their Social Media Accounts

Pakistani celebrities have responded with unbothered humor and meme-loaded reactions to the recent ban on their social media accounts in India, brushing off the restriction with sarcasm, wit, and laughs. Amid growing diplomatic tensions between the two nations—particularly after the tragic Pahalgam attack that claimed 26 lives—India has restricted several Pakistani showbiz personalities’ social media visibility and barred any collaboration with them within its borders.

Rather than responding with outrage, stars from Pakistan’s entertainment industry showcased their classic sense of humor, taking to Instagram with witty jabs and light-hearted posts. Actress Mansha Pasha was among the first to react, sharing a screenshot confirming her Instagram account had been blocked in India. She cheekily wrote, “Well, that took like a millisecond. Oh, well!”—a clear sign she wasn’t losing any sleep over the decision.

Joining the wave of satire, actress Ushna Shah also shared the restriction notice on her story, hinting with a smirk that perhaps her endless scroll of Indo-Pak memes was to blame. Actor Arslan Naseer didn’t hold back either. Tagging Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi directly, he joked, “Modi bro, you banned me in India? What’s next? Will you complain to my Ammi?”

Zhalay Sarhadi added a more sarcastic punch, questioning the logic behind the ban with, “By banning, what are you trying to prove!? Are you scared or something? One shouldn’t express their vulnerability so openly. It’s quite a desperate move. Also, have you heard of VPN? It’s a useful app!” Her post sparked laughs and support from her followers, many of whom echoed the sentiment.

Yasir Hussain, known for his sharp takes, wrapped it all up with a dose of digital wisdom: “The way Pakistanis responded to India’s anger with memes, they should also respond to the bans with complete indifference. You don’t argue with embarrassed cats. You ignore them.” His message called for dignified silence rather than reactionary anger, adding another layer of humor to the unfolding scenario.

With memes flying and jokes hitting their mark, Pakistani stars made it abundantly clear: bans might block their profiles, but certainly not their punchlines.

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