NEW DELHI:
The gruesome Uri terror attack on an army base which left 18 soldiers of the Indian army killed and many more injured has unleashed a strong anti-national sentiment against Pakistan. The country is brimming with anger and anguish over the sacrifices of our brave soldiers. The strong Indian protest against Pakistan has forayed into the world of cinema and art and leading Pakistani stars working in Bollywood haven’t been spared.
The ongoing debate of sending Pakistani born actors back to their native country has been doing the rounds in the media. Bollywood heartthrob Fawad Alam who’s much awaited ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ scheduled release on October 28 has flown back to Pakistan amid protests that he no longer should be allowed to work in the Indian film industry.
However there have been many actors in the Indian film industry who reached the zenith of their careers by mastering their craft in either acting or singing. One thing common to all of them was that they were born in Pakistan.
Indian history pics relives some fine moments in history through pictures of some Pakistani born stars who have left a mark for themselves by achieving excellence in the sphere of cinema and music.
1. Dilip Kumar -
Dilip Kumar was one of the most versatile actors in Indian cinema .The critically acclaimed Dilip could portray multiple character roles with finesse and class. He along with Raj Kapoor and Dev Anand were the leading troika in most of the Bollywood blockbusters in 40s and 50s.
Dilip Kumar's House In Peshawar , Pakistan pic.twitter.com/HyCidTMVH5
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2. Gulzar -
Gulzar has been one of the finest writers who penned down some memorable scripts and evergreen songs.The veteran writer continues to mesmerize with his strong scripts that have been made into all- time classics.
Bollywood Lyricist Sampooran Singh Kalra (Gulzar ) Was Born In Dina , Jhelum (Now In Pakistan ) pic.twitter.com/FcFyLzG7xC
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3. Raj Kapoor -
Raj Kapoor has been hailed as the "the greatest showman of Indian cinema". Kapoor was a man who wore many hats. A leading actor in his hey days, Kapoor also achieved brilliance in directing movies. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential filmmakers in Bollywood history.
Actor Raj Kapoor's Ancestral House In Peshawar , Pakistan pic.twitter.com/AICMdSIekt
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4. Noor Jehan -
Allah Rakhi Wasai better known Noor Jehan as was one of the greatest singers to grace the film industry. Noor Jehan had a melodious voice and hailed as the queen of melody. She was rightfully given the title Malika-e-Tarannum. Her popular numbers are still very much alive in the hearts of music lovers.
1926 :: Today Mallika- e-Tarannum Noor Jehan ( Allah Wasai ) was Born in Kasur , Punjab pic.twitter.com/CDUEiqZznG
— indianhistorypics (@IndiaHistorypic) September 21, 2015
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