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Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) activists on Thursday barged into the Malad office of a TV channel and warned of dire consequences if the channel continued featuring Pakistani artistes, such as Shakeel Siddiqui, in its show. Siddiqui was assaulted by party activists in the wake of the 26/11 terror attack and warned not to visit India. He is back in the city for filming 'Comedy Ka Superstar' on the channel and the MNS has in a notice demanded that he be asked to leave the country at the earliest. "Several policemen and citizens lost their lives in the 26/11 attacks and Siddiqui, who was shooting for a show then too, was made to leave India," said MNS Cine Workers' Association president Ameya Khopkar. "If the channel is firm on getting Pakistani artistes, it will be difficult for them to function here in future. We are capable of controlling their love for such artistes," Khopkar said. A channel spokesperson said Siddiqui was brought to India by 'Optimistic Production House', which is shooting 'Comedy Ka Superstar'.