Updated On: 22 May, 2025 03:11 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
The FWICE called on Indian celebrities for their film shoots in Turkey after it`s alignment with Pakistan- Payal Ghosh rejected travel plans reflecting her patriotic stance

Payal Ghosh. File pic
Actress Payal Ghosh revealed the reasons behind her decision to cancel her much-anticipated trip to Turkey.
Payal stated that “backstabbing and tourism can’t coexist,” echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s saying that blood and water cannot flow together. Despite being offered a hefty sum of Rs 30 lakhs, Payal Ghosh made the firm decision to cancel her appearance in the country. In a conversation with IANS, Ghosh shared, “Well, no amount of money can come ahead of the country`s respect and pride. I am an Indian first and an actress or artist later. Like our honorable Prime Minister mentioned that blood and water can`t flow together, similarly, backstabbing and tourist visits and entertainment can`t happen together.”