<p> Sidharth Malhotra says the controversy surrounding Karan Johar's directorial venture "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil," which features his "Kapoor & Sons" co-star Fawad Khan, was "unfortunate".<br /><br /></p>.<p>"Ae Dil Hai Mushkil," starring Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Fawad was caught in storm after Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) threatened to stall the release of movies with Pakistani actors.<br /><br />However, after the intervention of the state government, MNS agreed to let the film release peacefully with the condition that they don't hire any talent from across the border in future.<br />"It is unfortunate how our industry is getting involved in bigger national issues, which I feel films were never a part of. I feel film industry has always stood against terrorism and we do not promote it.<br /><br />"The filmmaker (Johar) had made the film in different climate. It takes at least one year to complete a film and that actor (Fawad) had a release with me which people have loved and liked," Sidharth told PTI.<br /><br />The 31-year-old actor, who made his Bollywood debut with Johar's "Student of the Year", is happy that the movie is finally releasing as per the schedule.<br /><br />"We all are really excited that the film is releasing, otherwise, it would have been very unfortunate. We are happy that it is being released in a very peaceful manner."<br /><br />Sidharth says his grandfather was in army and he feels soldiers don't give any importance to the films being released and are only concerned about the safety of the nation.<br /><br />"My grandfather was in army. Soldiers are not concerned what film is coming in the theatres. They are concerned about their country and what is happening to the people. I think we are not looking at the bigger picture, this is a very small part of it."<br /><br />The Producers Guild have decided to ban Pakistani artistes but the actor believes the call taken by the guild is not a permanent solution.<br /><br />"We do respect what the Producers Guild have decided but that being said I don't think this is the solution and I hope our authorities do something to resolve the issue. I hope in future things will be peaceful and happy again. We keep making good content and releasing films without offending anybody culturally or creatively."<br /><br />Sidharth has already seen "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" and the actor can't stop praising the cast and the filmmaker's interpretation of unrequited love.<br /><br />"I have seen the film. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I think Karan's take on one sided love has a very bitter-sweet feeling. You feel like crying but you are smiling. Ranbir has done a fabulous job. Anushka has given an exceptional performance. And even Aishwarya and Fawad are amazing."</p>
<p> Sidharth Malhotra says the controversy surrounding Karan Johar's directorial venture "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil," which features his "Kapoor & Sons" co-star Fawad Khan, was "unfortunate".<br /><br /></p>.<p>"Ae Dil Hai Mushkil," starring Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Fawad was caught in storm after Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) threatened to stall the release of movies with Pakistani actors.<br /><br />However, after the intervention of the state government, MNS agreed to let the film release peacefully with the condition that they don't hire any talent from across the border in future.<br />"It is unfortunate how our industry is getting involved in bigger national issues, which I feel films were never a part of. I feel film industry has always stood against terrorism and we do not promote it.<br /><br />"The filmmaker (Johar) had made the film in different climate. It takes at least one year to complete a film and that actor (Fawad) had a release with me which people have loved and liked," Sidharth told PTI.<br /><br />The 31-year-old actor, who made his Bollywood debut with Johar's "Student of the Year", is happy that the movie is finally releasing as per the schedule.<br /><br />"We all are really excited that the film is releasing, otherwise, it would have been very unfortunate. We are happy that it is being released in a very peaceful manner."<br /><br />Sidharth says his grandfather was in army and he feels soldiers don't give any importance to the films being released and are only concerned about the safety of the nation.<br /><br />"My grandfather was in army. Soldiers are not concerned what film is coming in the theatres. They are concerned about their country and what is happening to the people. I think we are not looking at the bigger picture, this is a very small part of it."<br /><br />The Producers Guild have decided to ban Pakistani artistes but the actor believes the call taken by the guild is not a permanent solution.<br /><br />"We do respect what the Producers Guild have decided but that being said I don't think this is the solution and I hope our authorities do something to resolve the issue. I hope in future things will be peaceful and happy again. We keep making good content and releasing films without offending anybody culturally or creatively."<br /><br />Sidharth has already seen "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" and the actor can't stop praising the cast and the filmmaker's interpretation of unrequited love.<br /><br />"I have seen the film. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I think Karan's take on one sided love has a very bitter-sweet feeling. You feel like crying but you are smiling. Ranbir has done a fabulous job. Anushka has given an exceptional performance. And even Aishwarya and Fawad are amazing."</p>