Archive · 9 Aug 2025
Javed Ali Withdraws From Dubai Show After FWICE's Warning
Singer Javed Ali was told by a union that he shouldn't perform at a concert in Dubai because some of the other performers were from Pakistan.
The union has a rule against Indian artists working with Pakistani artists.
Ali said he wasn't performing *with* the Pakistani artists, but just at the same event.
However, to avoid any problems, he decided not to perform at all.
Separately, actor Kartik Aaryan was also warned about appearing at an event organized by a Pakistani-owned business.
The union is making sure Indian artists don't work with Pakistani artists due to the current rules.
Javed Ali withdrew from a Dubai Opera performance following a warning from FWICE.
FWICE cited a directive against collaboration with Pakistani artists due to the event's lineup.
The concert included Pakistani musicians Ustad Ghulam Ali and Aamir Ghulam Ali.
Ali clarified he wasn't performing with the Pakistani artists, but withdrew to avoid controversy.
Kartik Aaryan also received a warning from FWICE regarding an Independence Day event organized by a Pakistani-owned restaurant.
- Who
- Javed Ali and Kartik Aaryan, FWICE, and various artists.
- What
- Singer Javed Ali withdrew from a Dubai performance after FWICE raised concerns about Pakistani artists involved.
- When
- August 2025
- Where
- Dubai
- Why
- FWICE enforces a ban on collaboration with Pakistani artists.
FWICE Stance
Artist Perspective
Collaboration between Artists
FWICE Stance
Enforces a ban on collaboration with Pakistani artists.
Artist Perspective
Artists should be allowed to perform together regardless of nationality.
- Singer
- Javed Ali
- Event Location
- Dubai Opera
- Organization
- FWICE
- Pakistani Artists Involved
- Ustad Ghulam Ali and Aamir Ghulam Ali
- Actor Mentioned
- Kartik Aaryan
- Event in USA
- Azadi Utsav – The Indian Independence Day
- Organizer's Background
- Pakistani-owned restaurant