The relations between India and Pakistan are not harmonious for a long time now and currently the Pakistan artists are not allowed to work in India but do you have any idea that it is not just the Pakistani actors who work in Bollywood and there are few Indian actors who have also worked in Pakistani movies and shows.
Popular Indian Actors Who Worked In Pakistani Movies:
1. Shweta Tiwari:
The beautiful actress who is best known for her work in TV serial Kasautii Zindagii Kay has worked in a Pakistani movie which was titled as Sultanat (2014). This was the most expensive movie of that time and was slammed by the majority of the critics. First it was released as a movie and then it was turned into a TV series.
2. Govind Namdev:
Govind Namdev is one of the most talented Indian actors and has played characters of various shades in his career. He has also worked in the same Pakistani movie as Shweta Tiwari; i.e., Sultanat along with Deepak Shirke and Akashdeep Saigal.
3. Naseeruddin Shah:
The senior Indian actor is one of the few Indian celebrities who have worked in International projects as well. He had worked in a couple of Pakistani movies such as Khuda Ke Liye (2007) and Zinda Bhaag (2013).
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4. Vinod Khanna:
The late actor Vinod Khanna has also worked in a Pakistani movie titled as Godfather: The Legend Continues (2007) which was inspired from the Hollywood movie Godfather. The film was directed by Hriday Shetty and it also starred some more Indian actors such as Arbaaz Khan, Hrishitaa Bhatt, Amrita Arora (Malaika Arora’s sister), Preeti Jhangiani, Kim Sharma and Nafisa Ali.
5. Neha Dhupia:
Neha Dhupia is a popular name in the Indian film industry, though she didn’t achieve much success as the lead actress, she managed to gain popularity because of her hot and steamy scenes. Neha Dhupia did an item number in Kabhi Pyaar Na Karna (2008) and the movie also starred Veena Malik, Moammar Rana and Zara Sheikh in important roles.
6. Om Puri:
The late actor Om Puri worked in quite a few Pakistani movies and he was criticized a lot for working in cross border movies. During a debate after the Uri Attack, Om Puri made some insulting comments on the Indian Army after which he was slammed heavily and he had to apologize for those comments. Actor in Law (2016) is one such Pakistani movie in which Om Puri has also acted.
7. Kirron Kher:
The popular Indian actress Kirron Kher has worked in a Pakistani movie entitled Khamosh Pani (Silent Waters) which released in 2003. The movie was set in the Pakistan of 1970s and it won many international awards.
8. Shilpa Shukla:
Before impressing us with her acting skills in Chak De! India (2007) and B.A. Pass (2013), Shilpa Shukla worked in a Pakistani movie, Khamosh Pani along with Kirron Kher.
Do you know about any other Indian actors who worked in Pakistani movies or shows? If yes, do share with us.
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