Pakistani actress Mahira Khan has denied claims that she expressed support for an anti-government protest scheduled in Delhi, India, on October 10. Fact Check confirmed that the viral statement attributed to the actress was false.
The controversy began on October 8, when a social media user shared a video claiming Khan had supported the demonstration against India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The post alleged that she had expressed solidarity with protesters through an Instagram story.
Viral Statement Attributed to Mahira Khan
The circulating claim suggested that Khan supported the upcoming protest but could not attend because Indian authorities had banned Pakistani actors from entering the country. It also attributed comments to her about improving relations between Pakistan and India.
However, the claim lacked credible evidence. The viral content circulated across social media platforms, prompting questions about whether the actress had actually made the statement.
Fact Check investigated the claim and contacted Khan directly to establish its authenticity. The actress rejected the allegation, confirming that she had not shared the statement attributed to her.
Investigation Finds No Evidence of Support
Fact Check reviewed Khan’s personal Instagram account and found three stories available at the time of its investigation. None mentioned the protest or contained the statement circulating online.
Furthermore, the fact-checking team found no credible reports from Pakistani or Indian media outlets confirming that Khan had publicly supported the demonstrations. These findings reinforced the conclusion that the viral claim misrepresented her position.
The protests in India have involved opposition parties and young demonstrators demanding the resignation of the country’s chief election commissioner over changes to voter lists.
Nevertheless, no verified evidence connects Mahira Khan to the movement. The incident highlights how unverified social media claims can falsely attribute political statements to public figures and spread misinformation across borders.
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