After a two-month period of inaccessibility, the Instagram accounts of several Pakistani actors have reportedly become visible to users in India. This development follows a geoblock imposed in the wake of India's 'Operation Sindoor' against terror establishments in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), and subsequent criticism from various Pakistani celebrities regarding India and its armed forces, as well as the Pahalgam terrorist attack.

The initial blocking had rendered the social media profiles of major Pakistani figures unavailable in India due to legal requests. However, as of July 2, 2025, fans in India have noted that accounts belonging to popular actors such as Mawra Hocane (known for 'Sanam Teri Kasam'), Yumna Zaidi, Ahad Raza Mir, and Danish Taimoor are once again accessible. This has led to widespread speculation among fans that the 'ban' on these social media accounts might be over, with many questioning the government's reasons for this apparent reversal. Despite the public curiosity, there has been no official statement from the Indian government or the Ministry of Information and Technology confirming whether the ban has indeed been revoked or if this accessibility is due to an algorithmic glitch.

Conversely, not all high-profile Pakistani celebrity accounts have been restored. A-list actors like Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, and Hania Aamir continue to remain inaccessible from India. Users attempting to view their profiles are met with a consistent message: "Account not available in India. This is because we complied with a legal request to restrict this content."

Hania Aamir, in particular, has recently been at the center of a new controversy in India. Her casting in Diljit Dosanjh's Punjabi film 'Sardaar Ji 3' has sparked considerable anger, even though the movie has not yet been released in India. Several Indian cine bodies and celebrities have called for a ban on Diljit Dosanjh for collaborating with Aamir, highlighting ongoing sensitivities surrounding cross-border entertainment projects.

This partial unblocking comes in the broader context of the Indian government's stringent stance on content originating from Pakistan. In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, the Government of India had issued an advisory to various digital platforms, including OTT services, media streaming services, and intermediaries. This advisory urged them to immediately discontinue Pakistan-origin content, such as films, web series, songs, and podcasts, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, which prohibit content that could affect India’s sovereignty and integrity.