Pakistan, May 31 -- A-list actor Faysal Quraishi came out in defense of film star Fawad Khan, after the latter was criticised for his silence and neutral stance on the ongoing India-Pakistan conflict.

Speaking to a media reporter at the premiere of his upcoming movie 'Deemak', Faysal Quraishi extended his support to fellow actor Fawad Khan, after the 'Khoobsurat' actor chose to maintain silence during the India-Pakistan war, despite repeated calls from fans and fraternity, to prove his loyalty towards either side of the nuclear-armed neighbours.

When asked if the criticism towards Khan or others, who didn't speak up in favour of Pakistan, was justified, Quraishi responded, "To be honest, whoever chose to speak or preferred silence, or e...