Sanaya Irani and Mohit Sehgal responded to criticism that their micro-drama Qabool Hai resembles Pakistani show Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum. The couple urged audiences to watch the series before judging its originality.

Pakistani celebrities including Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan and Hania Aamir briefly became visible on Instagram in India, nearly a year after restrictions. The access disappeared within a day, but fuelled speculation of easing cultural ties