New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- Kartik Aaryan is at the centre of controversy ahead of an Independence Day event - Azadi Utsav - in the US. The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has reportedly issued a notice to the actor, urging him to withdraw from the event, which is being organised by a Pakistani-owned restaurant.

Kartik Aaryan's team has now issued a statement, clarifying that the actor "is not associated with the event in any capacity," and has "never made an official announcement about participating in the same."

The FWICE serves as an umbrella organisation for 36 different craft associations within the media and entertainment industry.

The event in question, Azadi Utsav - The Indian Independence Day is scheduled to be hel...