NEW DELHI, Feb 02: Actor Anupam Kher said on Tuesday that he was sad and disappointed that he was denied a visa by Pakistan to attend the Karachi literature festival starting of Friday.
Anupam Kher said "I am very sad and disappointed that out of 18 participants, 17 were given visa and I was denied,"
Whereas the Pakistan officials claimed that the Indian actor had not even applied for a visa.
"He has not submitted a visa application. Please check from him if he has any receipt," Pakistan High Commission spokesperson Manzoor Ali Memon told reporters.
Kher, 60, was recently named for one of the country's top civilian awards, Padma Bhushan but faced stiff opposition from segments of leaders in J&K and India.(Agencies)
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