04/09/2026
A powerful reality check on what happens when historical tension walks onto a creative set. 💡
In this sit-down on The Majid Khan Podcast, celebrity makeup artist Ayesha Baig opens up about working with an Indian actor on set. Everything was running smoothly until he discovered her Pakistani background, followed immediately by the silent treatment.
Instead of walking on eggshells, she called it out to his face. That led to a tense realization about historical baggage (the Kashmiri Pandit exodus) and why personal politics should never interfere with professional craft.
Creative spaces belong to the craft, not division.
🤝 Massive thank you to our sponsor, Alwahab Foundation, for supporting these honest, unfiltered community conversations.
👇 Real talk for the South Asian diaspora: As Pakistanis and Indians working together in the UK, UAE, or abroad, have you ever felt that sudden shift in the room the moment heritage or politics comes up? Let’s talk in the comments.
(Watch the full interview with Ayesha Baig on YouTube, link in the comments!)