Hindi Medium actor Saba Qamar has spoken out about the humiliation she experiences in airports as a Pakistani national. In an interview that’s going viral, Saba refers to the widespread suspicion against Pakistanis globally, something that she has experienced herself.
She shares how she was checked and interrogated at the Georgian capital of Tbilisi, where she had gone for a shoot. While the Indian crew got through the security without any hassle, she was detained and was only let go after a thorough check and interview.
“That day I realised our position. Where do we stand?” she says. Watch the video here:
This might well be the beginning of a much-needed conversation around terrorism.
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