Here's How Twitter Reacted To Karan Johar's Statement on Ae Dil Hai Mushkil Controversy

As Ae Dil Hai Mushkil's release gets increasingly under threat, director Karan Johar finally came out and made an official yesterday statement on the issue. The film, which has Pakistani actor Fawad Khan, has come under a lot of pressure, with some groups threatening to mar the release of the movie.

In the heavily watched clip, the veteran director said that for him his country comes first and because of that he will not “engage with talent” from Pakistan in the future. He also appealed to everyone to let the movie release.

But as earnest the clip seemed, Twitter was divided on the director's statement.

Largely, there was apathy towards the director, with many questioning his patriotism

Karan Johar realized Country Comes First after 30 days of Uri, 20 days of Surgical Strike and 10 days before release of Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

— Anshul Saxena (@AskAnshul) October 18, 2016

Watte an actor #KaranJohar is! In the given circumstance did he act this move better or direct this move better? Diplomatically 'scripted'!

— Bhavyatejj (@bhavyatejj) October 18, 2016

Only 1 thing I can make out of @karanjohar's teary eyed video, do not let my financial interest suffer because I casted a Pak actor in ADHM.

— Devika (@Dayweekaa) October 18, 2016

#KaranJohar haha ...so it wasn't the martyrdom of soldiers which changed his heart but the prospect of his movie bombing at the boxoffice!

— St Whimsy ?? (@Neera_26) October 18, 2016

But some saw meaning what the director said:

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