Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray today attacked actor Salman Khan for his support for Pakistani artistes working and performing in India.

“I think Salman should go to Pakistan and get a work permit there. Out jawans are dying on the border and all he is worried about is song and dance,” Mr Thackeray said.

He warned that the MNS could even consider demanding a ban on Salman Khan’s films, if the actor doesn’t apologise. The MNS has already threatened to prevent the release of big budget films like Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and Raees which feature Pakistani actors.

“The nation comes first. Otherwise we will have to ban his (Salman Khan) films to teach him a lesson,” he added.

On Friday Mr Khan had said that a distinction should be made between Pakistani actors and terrorists from that country.

“Artistes are not terrorists. They come here on a visa, and who gives them that visa? Our government grants them visas,” he said.