Radical supporters of Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Sangeet Som burnt an effigy of Bollywood actor Salman Khan at Khatoli town in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, for opposing the ban on Pakistani artists in India. The protesters staged a demonstration in the town and threatened to boycott the Bollywood superstar's movies.
Recently, Salman Khan voiced his support for Pakistani artists, saying they are not terrorists.
Salman said there is a difference between artists and terrorists, adding that Pakistani artists work and travel to India on visas and permits issued by the government.
"In this day and age if we live in peace it is better for everyone especially the common man," Salman said in response to a question.
The Bollywood superstar's support comes in the backdrop of a Mumbai based production association imposing a ban on Pakistani actors working in the industry.