Türkiye and Azerbaijan, after issuing statements in support of Pakistan, Indian film bodies have also appealed to the industry against going there and shooting. It came in the midst of an attack in Pahgam in Jammu and Kashmir and Operation Sindoor in India.

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) issued a statement on Wednesday, 14 May, urging all Indian filmmakers Rethinks Choosing Turkey as a shooting destination In the light of its growing support towards Pakistan, who worry deeply of India’s national interests.

“FWICE has always stood firmly in the belief that” the nation comes first. “In view of recent developments and Turkey’s constant situation in support of Pakistan, which has expressed concern about national integrity and safety, we believe that it is not in the best interest of the Indian film industry, which can be used in any form. In contrast to India’s sovereign interests.

It further stated that the film fraternity needs to stand in solidarity with the nation and Turkey should boycott as a place for the film shoot, as long as the country does not reinforce its diplomatic stance and align with the principles of mutual respect and non-interference.

Filmmaker Prem Raj Soni, who has worked on an Indo-Turkish project, still talked to India today, sharing how this decision is a welcome step, in view of the stance. “I think it’s very appropriate what has happened recently. We should stand with such decisions as a country, and I really believe that this is the right step.”

Sony said that when no subsidy was included, the filmmakers chose Turkey as it provides in beautiful places. He shared that India has done a lot for the country, and it is unfortunate that it has not been mutual. The filmmaker also said that there are many countries that have a friendly relationship with India, where anyone can shoot.

Talking about his Indo-Turkish music video, Prem Soni said, “I have a long relationship with Turkish artists. With that project, I joined it because it included an Indian citizen, whose book it was based on. At that time, the relationship between countries was beautiful, and we were going to break the heart for a time. We did not shoot there.”

Meanwhile, two Turkish military operators were killed as part of Operation Sindoor, Which shows that Turkey not only helped Pakistan in his war against India with more than 350 drones, but also with operators, sources told India Today TV. According to sources, Turkish advisors helped Pakistani Army officials coordinate drone attacks on India after Operation Sindoor.