Mahira Khan has reportedly been replaced in 'Raees'

As the tensions between India and Pakistan escalate with MNS call for banning Pakistani artistes, a source close to the film

'Raees'

confirmed Mahira Khan's exit from the film.

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A leading daily had quoted an unnamed source from the movie who said that it was a very difficult decision for the director to make. The source added that after the

Uri attacks

, it has become impossible to shoot with any Pakistani artistes and the pressure reached up to this level, that the shoot did not seem possible.
The actress has been unfortunately as reported is not part of the movie anymore. There was no confirmation from the director or producers of the movie.