Mahira Khan Denies Viral Claim of Supporting Anti-BJP Protest in India

ISLAMABAD, October 10, 2026: Pakistani actress Mahira Khan has denied a viral social media claim that she publicly supported an anti-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) protest scheduled to take place in New Delhi on October 10.
According to a fact-check report, the claim began circulating on October 8 after a social media user shared a nine-second video on X, alleging that Khan had endorsed the demonstration.
The viral post included text attributed to an alleged Instagram Story from the actress. The purported statement claimed that she could not attend the protest because the Indian government had barred Pakistani actors from entering the country. It also expressed hope that the demonstration could help improve relations between Pakistan and India.
However, Khan rejected the statement, saying she had not made any such announcement.
The fact-check found no credible evidence supporting the claim. Searches of Pakistani and Indian media outlets also reportedly yielded no reliable coverage confirming that the actress had publicly endorsed the protest.
The allegation was shared across multiple platforms, including Instagram, and reportedly received more than 2,500 views.
The demonstrations in India, meanwhile, reportedly involve opposition parties and young voters protesting changes to electoral rolls. Protesters have also called for the resignation of the country’s Chief Election Commissioner.
The fact-check conclusion: The claim that Mahira Khan supported the protest is false, according to the report, following the actress’s denial and the absence of credible supporting evidence. The viral post should not be treated as an authentic statement from her.