Pakistani actress Hania Aamir creates NEW Instagram account for Indian fans; team says 'It wasn't set to private yet'

Pakistani actress Hania Aamir's popularity extends to India. She faced criticism after creating a new Instagram account. Some speculated it was to connect with Indian fans. Her team clarified that her old account was deleted. The new account was not initially set to private. They denied any intention of seeking work in India. This clarification aimed to address the misunderstanding.
Pakistani Actress Hania Addresses Fan Backlash
Pakistani actress Hania Aamir enjoys immense popularity not just in her home country but also across the border in India. Despite a geo-ban by the Indian government on Pakistani content, her Indian fans have gone the extra mile—using VPNs to stay connected with her work and showering her with love online.A New Instagram Account Sparks BuzzRecently, buzz grew that Hania had created a new social media account specifically to connect with her Indian audience. While many fans welcomed the move, it sparked criticism from a section of people in Pakistan. In response to the backlash, Hania's team issued a clarification, putting to rest speculation and addressing concerns from all sides.Post-Terror Attack Ban Still in Effect
After the Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian government imposed a strict ban on interactions between Pakistani celebrities and Indian citizens. Despite this, fans recently noticed that actress Hania Aamir had created a new Instagram account with the username 'Naamtousunahogaa', which was accessible to users in India.
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Praise From Indian Fans, Criticism From PakistanWhile Indian fans appreciated Hania Aamir’s gesture, many Pakistani netizens criticized her. They accused the actress of trying to win over Indian audiences and slammed her for not showing loyalty to her own country.Hania Aamir’s Team Clarifies the ConfusionAfter facing backlash, Hania Aamir’s team responded with a clarification. They explained that she wasn’t trying to impress Indian audiences for work. Instead, her original Instagram account had been deleted, and she simply created a new one. However, it hadn’t been set to ‘private,’ which led to the confusion.Official Statement from Hania’s Team:The statement read, 'Attention please! There’s a misunderstanding going around about Hania’s new account. Some people think she’s trying to reach out to India for work or securing fans there, but that’s not true. Her old private account with us was deleted by Instagram, and she just made a new one with the same name. Unfortunately, it wasn’t set to private yet, which led to the confusion. Let’s clarify that Hania’s actions have nothing to do with seeking work opportunities or following in India. We know her heart!'See more: Pakistani actor Hania Aamir says ‘ro doongi’ as Indian fans use VPN to access her banned Instagram

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