There are reports that Salman Khan has ousted Atif Aslam from his upcoming production, Notebook. On Thursday, 40 CRPF jawans lost their lives in the deadliest attack on security forces in Pulwama. A suicide bomber belonging to the Pakistan-sponsored terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad rammed an explosive-laden SUV into a bus in the 78-vehicle security convoy. It is the worst attack in Jammu and Kashmir, in over a decade. The attack has shaken up the nation and has been strongly condemned by all. Bollywood celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Aamir Khan and Priyanka Chopra have expressed their grief at the attacks. Some celebs also donated for the families of the jawans. Salman Khan had tweeted saying, "My heart goes out for the Jawans of our beloved country and their families who lost their lives as martyrs to save our families... #YouStandForIndia." My heart goes out for the Jawans of our beloved country and their families who lost their lives as martyrs to save our families... #YouStandForIndia Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) February 14, 2019 The anger has infiltrated the cinematic realm. The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) and AICWA (All Indian Cine Workers) have stepped in to ban Pakistani artistes in India. The AICWA letter reads as, "We're officially announcing a total ban on Pakistani actors and artists working in film industry. Still, if any organization insist on working with Pakistani artists will be banned by AICWA and strong action will be taken against them." According to recent reports, Salman has asked singer Atif Aslam to get replaced in his upcoming production, Notebook. There has been no official announcement as yet. Notebook marks the debut of Zaheer Iqbal and Pranutan Bahl. It is expected to hit the screens on March 29. On Sunday, filmmaker Ashoke Pandit announced that no Pakistani artiste would be allowed to work in India. "No Bollywood filmmaker will take any Pakistani artiste in his film. Even music companies will stop working with Pakistani singers," Pandit told India Today Television on Sunday. "If any filmmaker or music company does not listen to the FWICE (Federation of Western India Cine Employees), we will stop the shooting of any film with Pakistani artistes and vandalise its sets," he warned. FULL COVERAGE: PULWAMA TERROR ATTACK ALSO READ | Pulwama terror attack: Akshay Kumar to Priyanka Chopra, Bollywood says hate is NEVER the answer ALSO READ | Kangana Ranaut on Pulwama terror attack: Anyone who talks peace now should be slapped on the streets ALSO READ | Janhvi Kapoor slams Pakistan daily for calling Pulwama terror attack a fight for freedom ALSO READ | Amitabh Bachchan to donate Rs 2.5 crore to families of soldiers martyred in Pulwama attack<doc-sep>The Pulwama terror attack which took place on February 14 in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, shocked the entire nation as it claimed the lives of nearly 44 CRPF jawans.Today the All India Cine Workers Association announced a blanket ban on Pakistani artistes working in Bollywood . According to a report in Pinkvilla, after hearing this news Salman Khan immediately asked his production house to replace Atif Aslam , who was roped in to sing a song in 'Notebook'. While there's no official announcement made by anyone associated with the film, the report even suggested that the song will again be recorded with a new singer.The statement released by AICWA read as "All India Cine Workers strongly condemns the brutal terrorist attack on our soldiers at Pulwama district in Jammu and Kashmir. Our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, AICWA stands with the nation in confronting such terror and inhumanity. We're officially announcing a total ban on Pakistani Actors and Artists working in Film Industry. Still, if any organisation insist on working with Pakistani Artists will be banned by AICWA and strong action will be taken against them. Nation comes first, we stand with our nation. "Meanwhile, Salman's 'Notebook' will mark the debut of Pranutan Bahl and Zaheer Iqbal in Bollywood.<doc-sep>Salman Khan turns singer again, replaces Pakistani singer Atif Aslam Post the terror attack in the Pulwama district of Kashmir on February 14 where India lost more than 40 CRPF jawans, not just the government, but Bollywood celebrities as well are trying to contribute as much as possible to help their families and to unite the nation in these testing times. On one hand makers of Total Dhamaal have claimed that the film will not release in Pakistan, AICWA has banned Pakistani artists from working in India. Post which, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has asked his production to replace Pakistani singer Atif Aslam from his next production Notebook. Going by the reports in Pinkvilla, Salman Khan will himself step into the shoes of Atif Aslam and sing the song for the film. While there's no official announcement on the same, the report also states that the re-recording of the song will take place in the next one or two days. The AICWA letter reads, "All Indian Cine Workers Association strongly condemns the brutal terrorist attack on our soldiers at Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir. Our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. AWCWA stands with the nation in confronting such terror and inhumanity. We're officially announcing a total ban on Pakistani actors and artists working in film industry. Still, if any organization insist on working with Pakistani artists will be banned by AICWA and strong action will be taken against them." Post Pulwama terror attack, Bollywood celebrities have been very active in supporting the families of the jawan who were killed at the attack. Bollywood celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan has even contributed to Bharat Ke Veer fund for the martyr's families. The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, took to his Twitter account to thank Salman Khan for this commendable act. He tweeted, "Thank you @BeingSalmanKhan on offering to contribute for Pulwama Martyrs through BEING HUMAN FOUNDATION. I'll work out for handing over of the cheques in the account of #BharatKeVeer @BharatKeVeer." Talking about Notebook, the film marks the debut of the two newcomers Zaheer Iqbal and Pranutan Bahl. Salman Khan recently shared the first poster of the film and wrote, "Bina mile kabhi pyaar ho sakta hai? Introducing @PranutanBahl & @iamzahero in this unique love story directed by @nitinrkakkar #Notebook, releasing 29th March 2019, trailer out on 17th Feb. @SKFilmsOfficial @Cine1Studios @MuradKhetani @ashwinvarde @TSeries". The film is being directed by Nitin Kakkar and has been shot extensively in Kashmir. More Bollywood stories and picture galleries For all latest news and updates, stay tuned to our Facebook page<doc-sep>The nation is still grieving after the cowardly terror attack in J&K's Pulwama left 40 of our brave soldiers martyred. A militant associated with the terrorist organization Jaish-e-Mohammed rammed an explosive-laden car on to the convoy of CRPF jawans who were returning back to duty. The armed forces have promised retaliation and the nation is looking forward to the end of militancy in the valley. Meanwhile, people all across the nation stand in solidarity with the families of the martyred jawans and have come forward to make contributions to look after them.Amidst this, Salman Khan Films and Cine1 Studios, producers of the upcoming film ' Notebook ' have decided to contribute a sum of Rs 22 lakhs to the families of the martyrs. 'Notebook' starring debutants Zaheer Iqbal and Pranutan Bahl was shot entirely in Kashmir in the months of October-November 2018. The producers have given out a statement saying that the entire crew could shoot safely in the valley due to the efforts of the Indian Army, the CRPF and also the people of Kashmir, who constantly ensured that law and order prevail in the region even under the most extreme circumstances.Also, the makers of the film have replaced Atif Aslam as the singer for one of the songs. The song would be re-recorded. The decision was taken after All Indian Cine Workers Association announced a complete ban on working with Pakistani artists in the wake of the attacks. 'Notebook' directed by Nitin Kakkar will see debutant actors Pranutan Behl and Zaheer Iqbal, introduced by Salman Khan. The film is slated to hit the screens on March 29, 2019.<doc-sep>
Pakistani singer Atif Aslam has reportedly been removed from Notebook, a film produced by Salman Khan Films, following the blanket ban on Pakistani artistes imposed by All India Cine Workers’ Association, as per reports. The producers associated with the film have reportedly decided to contribute Rs 22 lakh for the families of martyrs of the terror attack. According to a Pinkvilla report, Salman Khan Films and Cine 1 Films made a joint statement, “Our entire crew could shoot safely in the Valley primarily due to the efforts of the Indian Army, the CRPF and also the people of Kashmir, who have constantly ensured that law and order prevail in the region even under the most extreme circumstances. We offer our prayers for the victims and extend our heartfelt condolences to their families.” It further added that Atif Aslam’s song is all set to be re-recorded soon with a new singer. Salman has also made separate contribution through his trust Being Human. Condemning the attack, Salman tweeted, “My heart goes out for the Jawans of our beloved country and their families who lost their lives as martyrs to save our families. Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju took to Twitter to reveal that Salman was donating to the families of the martyrs by contributing to the Bharat Ke Veer fund through his charity, Being Human Foundation. My heart goes out for the Jawans of our beloved country and their families who lost their lives as martyrs to save our families... #YouStandForIndia — Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) February 14, 2019 Thank you @BeingSalmanKhan on offering to contribute for Pulwama Martyrs through BEING HUMAN FOUNDATION. I'll work out for handing over of the cheques in the account of #BharatKeVeer @BharatKeVeer — Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) February 17, 2019 Notebook will mark the debut of Bollywood debut of Pranutan Bahl and Zaheer Iqbal. Reports also claimed Pakistani singers involved with Bharat will also be replaced. A Deccan Chronicle report quoted a source as saying, “This time, Salman knows that he can’t ignore the demand to ban the Pakistani singers. And while he believes the voices of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Atif Aslam suit him best, there are far bigger truths to tackle right now.” Following the February 14 terror attack that killed at least 40 CRPF jawans, the All India Cine Workers’ Association released a statement saying, “All Indian Cine Workers Association strongly condemns brutal terrorist attack on our soldiers at Pulwama district in Jammu and Kashmir. Our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. AICWA stands with nation in confronting such terror and inhumanity. We’’re officially announcing a total ban on Pakistani Actors and Artists working in Film Industry. Still if any organisation insist on working with Pakistani Artists will be banned by AICWA and a strong action will be taken against them. Nation comes first, we stand with our nation.” Follow @htshowbiz for more ott:10