Past remarks on Pakistan visit and The Kashmir Files spark fresh controversy online
March 31, 2026: Sports presenter and actor Sahiba Bali is facing renewed backlash after older videos of her resurfaced on social media, days after a separate controversy involving Reet Padda. The clips, which have gone viral, show Bali speaking about her visit to Pakistan and sharing her views on The Kashmir Files, triggering strong reactions from users online.
In one widely circulated video, Bali describes her teenage visit to Pakistan as “eye-opening,” calling the people “loving.” Another clip shows her criticising The Kashmir Files, referring to it as a “bad” film and suggesting it carried a propaganda narrative. These remarks have been picked up and widely shared, drawing criticism from several sections on social media.
The backlash follows a similar pattern seen in the controversy around Reet Padda, where films like The Kashmir Files and The Kerala Story were labelled as “propaganda.” Social media users have since amplified Bali’s past statements, with many attributing political intent and questioning her views, leading to trending discussions across platforms.