Veteran actor Feroze Khan's recent 'uncomfortable' comments has kicked a row in our neighboring country.

The Bollywood star who was in Pakistan along with his family including son Fardeen Khan, to attend the premiere of his brother Akbar Khan's film 'Taj Mahal,' got engaged in a war of words with Fakhar-e-Alam, who was anchoring the event in Lahore.

And that is not all. His controvertial statements in Pak press has come as a shock to many as well.

"I am a proud Indian. India is a secular country. Muslims there are making lot of progress. Our President is a Muslim, Prime Minister a Sikh. Pakistan was made in the name of Islam but look how the Muslims are killing each other," Feroze Khan was quoted as saying during the premiere by the local daily 'The Nation'.

Not stopping at that, he went on to say, "I have not come here on my own. I was invited to come. Our films are so powerful that your government could not stop them from long," the daily reported.

His comments set off a backstage row between him and Alam, who took up the issue with the 67-year-old actor resulting in a heated verbal exchange. The other Indian film stars and delegates apologised to Alam over the incident, the report said.

The Indian delegation that attended the premiere included Minister for Tourism and Culture Ambika Soni and Congress MP Rajiv Shukla.

Feroze Khan later denied making any remarks against Pakistan or its people. "I have a lot of respect for the people of Pakistan who received us with great love. It is a matter of pride for me that the film of my brother is being exhibited here and people not only gave a very warm welcome to the delegation but also an encouraging response to the film too," he was quoted as saying by another newspaper 'The Post'.

"Fakhar-e-Alam showed disrespect to my colleague Manisha Koirala by asking a question in an indecent manner. I asked him to be responsible and not ask such questions. I did not use even a single word to disgrace Pakistan, the Pakistani people or my hosts.

Any such story can be concocted. How can a staunch supporter of friendship between two neighbouring countries speak any word that could harm the peace efforts?" he asked.

The entire fracas occured when Pakistani anchor Sakre Aalam asked Manisha Koirala a question. When she hesitated before replying, the anchor remarked in zest, "Madam you are trembling... so let me change the subject."

The hot-blooded Feroz Khan immediately took up for Manisha and began abusing Aalam. He was apparently heard saying, "I'll bash you up if you don't apologise to Manisha."

We hear that after his misbehaviour at a press conference, Khan was asked to leave Pakistan and now in Dubai.

Shocked by the whole episode Mahesh Bhatt says,"We all are extremely shocked with the incident and so were the police and other Pakistani officials. It was certainly not expected from Feroze."

Feroze Khan's comments drew mixed reaction in the media here. Reporting on the 'Taj Mahal' premiere, 'Daily Times' said "although the announcer made glaring mistakes in pronouncing names, Feroze Khan saved the evening by taking over and delivering a grand speech. He praised the Indian and Pakistani leaders for making such an event possible. His speech was met by loud applause," it said.

'The Nation' said the incident left a "bad taste in the mouths of Pakistani audience and artistes to see the other side of the Indian hero's personality.