... "he obviously didn't know the laws of the land," claims one Pakistani artist. "In Pakistan, we don't pay taxes, our country's expenses are met by donations from the US government."
Rahat, who made his Bollywood debut by singing for the movie Paap, also expressed his shock at his detention. "I was carrying the money in plain sight in my bags," he said. If I was trying to hide it I would have stuffed it in my harmonium."
Indian director Vishal Bhardwaj said: "Even if something has happened, he is an artist, so one shouldn't be harsh on him. He should be allowed to go back." The Indian government will be convening a special meeting of Parliament to take Mr. Bhardwaj's suggestions under advisement.
Said a senior member of the Congress party. "Artists and stars all over the world have been above the law for decades. India is lagging behind in giving them special treatment. "In the US: OJ Simpson, Paris Hilton, Linday Lohan were all allowed to commit crimes and be freed. Why shouldn't India do the same?"
The opposition has lashed out against the Congress, claiming that this is just one more failing of the ruling party to take India in to the 21st century.
Rahat, who made his Bollywood debut by singing for the movie Paap, also expressed his shock at his detention. "I was carrying the money in plain sight in my bags," he said. If I was trying to hide it I would have stuffed it in my harmonium."
Indian director Vishal Bhardwaj said: "Even if something has happened, he is an artist, so one shouldn't be harsh on him. He should be allowed to go back." The Indian government will be convening a special meeting of Parliament to take Mr. Bhardwaj's suggestions under advisement.
Said a senior member of the Congress party. "Artists and stars all over the world have been above the law for decades. India is lagging behind in giving them special treatment. "In the US: OJ Simpson, Paris Hilton, Linday Lohan were all allowed to commit crimes and be freed. Why shouldn't India do the same?"
The opposition has lashed out against the Congress, claiming that this is just one more failing of the ruling party to take India in to the 21st century.
