India, May 12 -- Amid escalating tensions between the two countries, a heated war of words has broken out between actors Harshvardhan Rane and Pakistani actor Mawra Hocane, former co-stars in the 2016 film Sanam Teri Kasam. Mawra had criticised Harshvardhan's exit from Sanam Teri Kasam sequel, labelling it a "PR strategy", prompting Harshvardhan to fire back. Also read: Fans laud Harshvardhan Rane for refusing Sanam Teri Kasam sequel with Mawra Hocane post her remarks on Operation Sindoor

The stir began when Harshvardhan announced that he would not return for Sanam Teri Kasam 2 if Pakistani actor Mawra Hocane was involved in the sequel. His statement came in response to Mawra's post condemning India's successful Operation Sindoor.

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