Mika Singh Defends Himself For Performing In Pakistan & Issues Apology, FWICE Revokes Ban

While the tensions between India and Pakistan were rising after the abrogation of Article 370 of Indian constitution that gave Jammu and Kashmir a special status, Mika Singh was performing at Pervez Musharraf's relative's wedding in Pakistan.

Of course, he came under fire from both the countries. India and Pakistan have a blanket ban on artistes of each other's countries. As a result, Mika Singh was banned in India by All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA), Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE).

When he came back to India, she chanted “Vande Mataram” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” at Wagah Border. But people weren't impressed. “Ab kya fayeda,” they said.

Now, after he issued an apology, Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has revoked its ban.

Mika Singh held a press conference to talk about the ongoing controversy and said that the whole thing wasn't intentional. “It wasn't that I was adamant on performing there, it was a coincidence that I went there and #Article370 happened. If I made a mistake, I apologise to the federation and the nation,” he said.

But he seemingly, also engaged in an argument with journalists there. Trying to defend himself, he said, “I went there only when the government issued the visa. Nobody raises a voice when other artists perform. An attempt is being made to garner publicity in my name,” he said.

"Two months ago, singers Neha Kakkar and Atif Aslam performed in Pakistan. Why did not you say anything then? Before that, Sonu Nigam and Atif also performed," he added.

Mika also complained that "Indian singers do not get work while Pakistani singers don't miss the opportunity."

Besides, the singer also said that fake organisation has troubled him a lot in this matter and he asked the media to support the right people.