Sidhu's non-stop praising of Pakistan and his going out of the way to hug General Bajwa during his visit in November was even criticised by his own Chief Minister, Captain Amarinder Singh.
Attacking Pakistan, Prime Minister Modi said that Pakistan has become a synonym to Pakistan. He said that if people are able to live their dream, it because of the security forces.
"Why did they organise an event in Karachi in the first place when Pakistani artistes have been banned after Uri attacks", asked actress Kangana Ranaut over Shabana Azmi calling for a halt in the cultural exchange between the two countries.