Anupam Kher says Pakistan denied him visa; officials say he never applied

February 02, 2016 11:42

Actor Anupam Kher today said that he was "sad and disappointed" that he was denied a visa by Pakistan to attend the Karachi literature festival.

"I am very sad and disappointed that out of 18 participants, 17 were given visa and I was denied," Kher told the news agency ANI.

Pakistani officials claim that the veteran actor had not even applied for a visa.

"He has not submitted a visa application. Please check from him if he has any receipt," Pakistan High Commission spokesperson Manzoor Ali Memon told reporters.

The Karachi literature festival is to start on Friday.

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