, Aug. 3 -- Following a warning from the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), actor Kartik Aaryan has clarified that he is not involved in a U.S.-based Independence Day event reportedly organized by a Pakistani-origin business.

Clarification Issued

A statement from Kartik's team confirmed that the actor has no connection with the event in question. "Kartik Aaryan is not associated with this event in any capacity. He has never made any official announcement regarding his participation. We have contacted the organizers and asked them to take down all promotional materials that feature his name and image," the statement read.

The FWICE Alert

FWICE had earlier released a media statement claiming Kartik was slated to appear ...