Visa row: Anupam Kher, Pak HC Abdul Basit spar over Twitter

February 03, 2016 10:01

After Padma Bhushan awardee Anupam Kher accused Islamabad of not issuing him visa to attend Karachi Literature Festival, Pakistan High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit, Tuesday, said they are yet to receive visa application and passport of the Bollywood actor.

While making his stand public, the maverick actor took to his Twitter account saying, "Reality remains that Pak Interior Ministry refused to grant NOC for my visa. 17 others invited also didn't apply for visa."

Reacting to the actor's charge, Basit tweeted: "@AnupamPkher sorry Sir I don't know who told you about this so-called NoC, we are still to receive your visa application and passport."

Official Twitter account of High Commission for Pakistan also said that the Anupam Kher didn't applied for visa.

While addressing a press conference on Tuesday, Anupam Kher submitted a 100-page proof stating that he was ready with all necessary documents regarding a visa to Pakistan - to attend the Karachi Literature Festival on February 5.

He also accused the Pakistan High Commission of lying on the claims that he never applied for visa.

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