India, Jan. 25 -- Actor Ekavali Khanna, who plays Jaideep Ahlawat's character's wife in Ikkis, has spoken out against the criticism surrounding the film, firmly rejecting claims that the film glorifies Pakistan and calling such allegations "absurd." Emphasising that the film is rooted in emotion, Ekavali said the outrage ignores the story's intent to portray loss, grief, and the impact of war.

Ekavali, who plays Maryam in Ikkis, addressed the backlash following the film's January 2026 release in a conversation with Bollywood Hungama. Responding to accusations that the film presents Pakistan in a positive light, she said she does not judge those who feel uncomfortable but clarified her own perspective.

"It is an anti-war film. These days...