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.”