Mika Singh, who was banned from working in India by the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) after he performed in Pakistan recently, tendered an apology. Post that, the ban was withdrawn
Ismat Tahseen (BOMBAY TIMES; August 23, 2019)

On Wednesday evening the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) along with singer Mika Singh, held a press conference in Mumbai, where he publicly apologised for his recent live performance at an event in Karachi, Pakistan.

Addressing the media, the singer said, “It was by coincidence that I went there on August 3 and then the abrogation of Article 370 happened on August 5. I contacted the FWICE; maine B N Tiwari sir (FWICE President) se baat ki and explained that this happened by mistake. Aisa nahi hai ke maine deshvasiyon, fans ko, ya federation ke logon ko hurt karna chaha. Agar mujhse koi galti hui hai, main kshama maangata hoon federation se, fans se, aur poore India sey.”

Speaking to Bombay Times, FWICE President B N Tiwari, who was present at the press conference, said, “Mika ne poore desh se maafi maangi hai aur usne humse kaha ki, ‘Mera intention galat nahi tha’. The committee has decided that being a member of our association, Mika ko ek chance diya jaaye. Mika also told us, ‘Main Attari border sey ho kar gaya tha, humein visa issue kiya tha’. Woh kissi doosre route se nahi gaya tha. This should also send out a message that we are firm on our stand that the artistes from India should not perform in Pakistan or collaborate with any Pakistani artiste. Also, we won’t allow any of their artistes to perform in India. We have sent letters to music companies, producers and channels to not encourage them, and strict action will be taken against those.