With ZEE TV banning all the Pak artists from its shows and Pakistani cinemas stopping the screening of Indian movies, entertainment industries of the neighbouring countries have started to bear the brunt of the strained relation between the countries.Though there were numerous peace talks and attempts by the political parties over the years, it was the cultural exchange by cinema, TV and music industries which had bonded people of both countries in a big way.
In the recent years, we also witnessed a sharp rise in the number of Pak artists working in Indian entertainment industry. But, the number of Pak actors working in India still outnumbers artists from India, who have worked in Pakistani films/shows. The advent of Zindagi TV--ZEE TV's niche channel--that showed Pakistani shows like Zindagi Gulzar Hai and Humsafar further strengthened this bond.
Resultantly, there is a list of numerous Pakistani actors who are today working in India, starting with Fawad Khan. Javed Sheikh, Mahira Khan, Mawra Hokane, Humaima Malik , Imraan Abbas, Saba Qamar, Momal Sheikh, Veena Malik, Meera, Mikhail Zulfikar, Sara Loren, Huma Khan, Begum Nawazish Ali and Shehnaaz Rizwan.
Indian artists too have worked in Pak films and shows. Here is the list of few popular Indians who have worked in Pakistani films and TV shows.
1. Sara Khan: A popular name in Indian TV, Sara Khan rose to fame with her portrayal in Bidaai. Currently, she is seen as Monjulika in Colors' popular show Kawach. The Bhopal girl has also starred in Sasural Simar Ka, and participated in reality show Bigg Boss. Sara is also shooting her first Pakistani serial Ye Kaisi Mohabbat Hai with Pakistani actor Noor Hassan, unfazed by the current Indo-Pak tension. Sara happens to be first Indian mainstream actress to do a Pakistani drama. Hope the current situation does not affect Sara's shoot in Pakistan.
Kawach actress Sara Khan.
2. Shweta Tiwari: One of India's most popular TV actresses, who shot to fame with Kasauti Zindagi Kay and later featured in reality shows like Bigg Boss and Nach Baliye also did a Pakistani film called Sultanat in 2014. The actress played the lead role in the film that also had Pakistani stars like Ahsaan Khan among others. Though the film was a big flop and was shot in Dubai mostly, Shweta had a glamorous role in the film which many people in Pakistan found vulgar.Begusarai actress Shweta Tiwari.
3. Alyy Khan: India's popular TV star of 90s is now a Pakistani actor. He happens to be the only actor who has done not just many Indian films and serials but also numerous Pakistani films and serials. Alyy has not just worked in India and Pakistan but has also done many internationally acclaimed projects. Alyy's Indian serials include Samay on Star Plus, Hubhau on Sony TV, Lipstick on Zee TV, K street Pali Hill on Star Plus and Banegi Apni Baat on Zee TV. His Pakistani serials include dramas like Kabhi Kabhi, Saat Pardo Mein, Pakeeja and Deewana for various Pakistani channels.
TV actor Alyy Khan.
4. Deepti Gupta: The Indian-origin actress has been a popular artist of many Pakistani drama series. Based in USA, Deepti's popular Pakistani shows are Maaney Na Yeh Dil, Ishq Junoon Deewangi, Malaal, Neeyat and Mastana Mahi.
Besides acting in Pakistani TV shows, this Indian actress has done many American TV shows like Fringe, Kidnapped and Knights of Prosperity. She has done many Broadway plays and films like Walkway in Hollywood. Deepti, however, continues to be known for the Pakistani shows that she did.
A still from the show Maaney Na Yeh Dil.
5. Kirron Kher: The prolific actress and now a Rajya Sabha MP did a landmark Pakistani film called Khamosh Paani in 2003. The film fetched Kirron Best Actress Award at the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland. The film was shot in a Pakistani village and was released in both India and Pakistan. Khamosh Paani--one of the landmark films of Kirron's career--tells the story of a Pakistani widow Ayesha whose life changes after Partition.
Kirron Kher.
6. Naseeruddin Shah: One of India's most critically-acclaimed actors, Naseer has also done some memorable work in Pakistani films that include Pakistani super hit film Khuda Ke Liye in 2007. The film also starred Pakistani stars like Fawad Khan, Shaan and Iman Ali. Naseer also did another Pakistani movie called Zinda Bhagh in 2013, which was also became quite popular and was also a commerical hit. The film also starred singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan.
Actor Naseeruddin Shah.
7. Nausheen Ali Sardar and Pooja Kanwal: Kkusum actress Nausheen Ali Sardar did a film called Main Ek Din Laut Ke Aaonga with Humayun Saeed as the hero. The Urdu film was mostly shot in India and had a Karchi premiere. The film was the remake of Bollywood film Karz and had a mix of Indian and Pakistani actors. The film also had Pooja Kanwal as the leading lady. Pooja has worked in many TV serials and is currently a popular anchor on Aajtak.
Kkusum actress Nausheen Ali Sardar.
8. Sheila Ramani: Late Sheila Ramani was probably the first Indian actress to do a Pakistani film post partition. The Sindhi actress has her roots in Sindh Pakistan and that prompted her to do a Pakistani movie called Anokhi in 1959 It was an Urdu film which Sheila did as her uncle insisted her to do. Sheila was one of India's boldest actresses.
Actress Sheila Ramani.
9. Akashdeep Sehgal: Indian villains are quite popular in Pakistan as well. It was the negative role of Akashdeep in popular serial Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi that got him a Pakistani film called Sultanat with Shweta Tiwari. The bad boy of TV played a villain in the Pakistani film. Surely, the Pakistani filmmakers also encashed his Bad boy image in the film.
Bigg Boss star Akashdeep Sehgal.
10. Kim Sharma and Preeti Jhangiani: The Bollywood beauties who made their debut with Aditya Chopra's Mohabbatien with Shah Rukh Khan also worked in a Pakistani film Godfather--that had a mix of Indian and Pakistani actors--together.A promotional poster of Mohabbatein.
11. Arbaaz Khan, Amrita Arora and Hrishita Bhatt: A host of Bollywood actors like Arbaaz Khan, Amrita Arora and Hrishita Bhatt starred in Godfather, the remake of Hollywood film of the same name.
12. Vinod Khanna: The veteran Bollywood actor played the role of a character similar to Al Pacino, in Pakistan's Godfather.
A poster of Godfather.
13. Johnny Lever: Yes, you read that right India's popular comedian had a fan following in Pakistan as well and he did a comic role in a Pakistani film called Love Mein Gum, starring Pakistani superstar Moammar Rana and Reema Khan in the lead roles. Johnny's comedy was the highlight of this Urdu film.Johnny Lever.
14: Neha Dhupia: The Julie star appeared did a song in a Pakistani film titled Kabhie Pyaar Na Karna, starring Pakistani beauties Veena Malik and Zaara Sheikh with Pakistani superstar Moamar Rana in the lead role.Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia.
15. Govind Namdeo: The popular Indian character actor and villain also appeared in a film called Sultanat among many other Indian and Pakistani actors. Apparently, the Indian character actors are liked by people in Pakistan and that's why Govinda was chosen to play the part.
16. Simran: The popular heroine and the reigning star of south Indian films in 90s also played a leading lady in a Pakistani film titled Koi Tujh Sa Kahan with Moamaar Rana as the hero. The film had Veena Malik and Reema playing the other actresses in the movie.
17. Arya Babbar and Gulshan Grover: Son of BJP MP Raj Babbar has also done a Pakistani film called Virsa that had Pakistani actors along with him. This was an India-Paksitan joint collaboration and stars Pakistani stars like Nomaan Izaz and Mehreen Raheel. The Punjabi film that released in 2010 and was shot in Australia, was a big flop in both India as well as Pakistan. Gulshan Grover, one of India's popular villains also played a significant role in this Indo-Pakistan production.
Bollywood actor Aarya Babbar.
18. Shilpa Shukla: Before Shilpa became popular as Bindiya in Shah Rukh Khan's Chak De India, she made her debut with Pakistani film Khamosh Paani. It was this Pakistani film that helped Shilpa get noticed.
Along with actors, producers Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt have been for years attempting to bring many Pakistani talents to India. So in a way Indian films, music and TV have been bridging the gap between the two countries. The current turbulence, however, might hamper the exchange.
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