The Congress today took a dig at actor Anupam Kher over his visa to Pakistan issue. Party spokesperson Manish Tewari today morning tweeted, "If the #posterboyof 'tolerant' India is so keen to go to Pak his friend PM Modi can surely talk to his drop by friend Nawaz & facilitate it?"

Veteran actor Anupam Kher on Tuesday said he was "sad" that he has been denied a Pakistani visa for the second time, and described as a "lie" a Pakistani diplomat's claim that the actor had "not submitted" any visa application.

He also requested the Indian government to take the matter up with Pakistan.

Anupam was to attend the Karachi Literature Festival which begins on Friday. However, while 17 out of the 18 Indians who were due to go received their visas, the 60-year-old says he was "singled out".

"Have been informed that Pakistan MoFA has denied permission for my visa to participate in the Karachi Literature festival. Sad to have been denied visa on second time in a year, while around 17 people will participate in the Karachi Literature Festival as guests," Anupam posted on Twitter.

Talking to reporters in Mumbai, Anupam Kher said," For the last 15 days, all my visa documents are ready. I am not angry at anyone, I am hurt and saddened. Out of 18 applicants, only my visa was rejected. I did not personally ask for a visa, the organizers of Karachi Literature Festival did."