Ekavali Khanna has been quietly however steadily constructing a formidable physique of labor for the reason that begin of her profession. January 2026 has been particularly rewarding for the actor. She was seen in Ikkis as Maryam, the spouse of Brigadier Jaan Mohammad Nisar (Jaideep Ahlawat), a task that additionally gave her the chance to share display screen area with the late Dharmendra. Whereas a majority of the viewers liked the movie and its message, a bit of the netizens raised objections and complained that it tries to painting Pakistan in a constructive gentle. What additionally provoked this narrative is the discharge of Dhurandhar only a few weeks earlier than Ikkis. The Ranveer Singh-starrer’s depiction of Pakistan set a benchmark and it additional added to the negativity surrounding Ikkis.

EXCLUSIVE: Ekavali Khanna opens up on criticism confronted by Ikkis: “It’s a pro-humanity movie. It’s DEFINITELY not a pro-Pakistani movie…I discovered these accusations a bit ABSURD”

In an unique interview with Bollywood Hungama, Ekavali Khanna opened up on this side. She mentioned, “It’s a really private factor. So, I don’t suppose that I maintain that place to criticize people who find themselves uncomfortable with it. However I can converse for myself. It’s an anti-war movie. Nowadays, we’re so misplaced on this complete jargon of animosity, enemy camp and so forth. This specific movie displays lots past it. It’s a transferring story of a father and son. Additionally, it’s a transferring story even from the attitude of the Pakistani counterpart. For him to acknowledge to the daddy (that he was the one who killed his son) is a superb human story. However a sure section has lowered it by saying, ‘It is a Professional-Pakistani movie’. Ab inko aap samjha nahin sakte. It is a pro-humanity movie. It’s positively not a pro-Pakistani movie at any stage. Arun Khetarpal sacrificed his life on the age of 21. Then how, on earth, can it’s known as a pro-Pakistani movie? Therefore, I discovered these accusations a bit absurd and I don’t need to give them an excessive amount of significance. For me, a superb struggle movie is an anti-war movie. What makes me joyful is that because of this movie, extra individuals are going to know the story of Arun Khetarpal.”

Ekavali additionally revealed, “Somebody was having a chat with me on the airport. That individual liked Dhurandhar and requested me, ‘In case you acquired a possibility, would you’re employed in Dhurandhar or Ikkis?’. I replied that I’ve already labored in Ikkis. Furthermore, Dhurandhar is a vastly mounted movie. I’m pleased with the success it has achieved. Aditya Dhar is a really highly effective and necessary filmmaker proper now. He has all the eye on him and an enormous fan following. He tells convincing tales one after one other. As an actor, in fact, I’d like to work with him. I don’t suppose there’s a single actor who would decline working with him.”

She added, “However creatively and when it comes to sensitivity, I’ll all the time select Ikkis over Dhurandhar. So, this was a really unfair query. Additionally, that is the query that maybe a journalist would possibly ask simply to get a sensational headline and to place the individual in a spot! However no, it’s the viewers asking such a query.”

Additionally Learn: EXCLUSIVE: Ekavali Khanna opens up on positive response to Ikkis and Taskaree and witnessing Jaideep Ahlawat’s OMG moment when Dharmendra called him ‘sona munda’: “I teased Jaideep the whole day…Dharam ji was child-like. He would blush when people gave him compliments, especially the ladies”

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