The Pakistani film industry hopes that a ban against Bollywood star Feroz Khan entering the country will be temporary.

President Pervez Musharraf Thursday blacklisted the Indian actor for alleged rhetoric against Pakistan when he visited the country last month.

During a premiere of Bollywood movie "Taj Mahal" here in April, Khan had said: "Pakistan was made in the name of Islam but look how the Muslims here are killing one another. Have you ever heard of a Hindu killing a Muslim in the secular state of India?"

Pakistani actress Meera, who has acted in a couple of Indian films, said: "The decision (to blacklist Khan) should be reconsidered if not now, then in the near future."

She also said that showbiz personalities were ambassadors of their countries and must not make indiscreet remarks.

"The whole world is our country. We have no boundaries and we should not say anything against any country or region," Meera told here.

Film star Reema said: "The government may have done the right thing, but the decision should not be for a long duration. He (Feroz) should be allowed to enter Pakistan if he apologises."

She added: "Feroz is a senior star and should not have uttered the remarks attributed to him. We should work to promote peace, not hatred."

Filmmaker and actor Shan said: "It is for the government to decide (whether it allows Khan to enter Pakistan or not). I think the issue should not affect the peace process."

He added: "Feroz should apologise and the government should allow him to enter the nation."

Khan, brother Sanjay Khan and "Taj Mahal" director Akbar Khan had attended the film's premiers in Pakistan last month. However, the film did not fare too well and was withdrawn in a week from theatres here.