Pakistan actor Shaan is a superstar in his country. He is often called the Shah Rukh Khan of Pakistan. So he was in for a rude shock when he arrived in Mumbai for the FICCI Frames convention and discovered that no one recognised him.
“It is shocking that Indians have no idea about the Pakistani film industry,” Riaz Malik, a well-known Pakistani distributor, said. “Indian journalists are asking every Pakistani delegate what they do in Pakistan. It’s unbelievable!”
“I hope we will interact with each other more and understand our culture and films better in future,” Shaan said.
The actor made a lively speech, asking India and Pakistan to fight piracy, poverty and disease together so that both nations can prosper. “Forget our past,” he said. “Think of future generations. The world is changing and enemies are becoming friends. So why can’t we both become friends again? We were brothers and sisters of yesterday, so why can’t we become the same for a better future?”
The Pakistan delegation was also unhappy that Indians do not quite appreciate their television shows and films. “The Indians have not accepted Pakistani films and dramas, unlike Pakistanis who have adopted Indian cinema,” said Javed Sheikh, a Pakistani actor.
“Indian television stars, actors and actresses are very popular in Pakistan,” Sheikh added. “When Urmila Matondkar went shopping in Pakistan, she was not charged a penny. No shopkeeper was willing to take money from her! But we have to introduce ourselves! Let’s hope people recognise us when we come next!”
pak film industry has only started gettin better in the last couple of yrs...b4 that, it was pretty pathetic unless u go back in the black n white era...
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heh...i wonder why was he so "shocked" :p
Maybe he was expecting a treatment like Urmila Matondkar got in Pakistan ...........
pak film industry has only started gettin better in the last couple of yrs...b4 that, it was pretty pathetic unless u go back in the black n white era...
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*Originally posted by DeSiMuNdA: *
heh...i wonder why was he so "shocked" :p
pak film industry has only started gettin better in the last couple of yrs...b4 that, it was pretty pathetic unless u go back in the black n white era...
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Do u have any idea what u r talkin abt? I know its fashionable to diss the Pakistani movie industry, but know your facts. Have u watched 'Naheen Abhi Naheen', 'Aina' and countless other COLORED movies which were so popular in the late 70's and early 80's. I loved Naheen Abhi Naheen, which marked the debut of Faisal, I suggest u go and see these flicks for yourself. Aina was copied in some recent Trashwood flick called 'Yeh Rishtay' or sumthin i dont remember.....
every time someone tries to insult anything to do with the pak film industry...they get isulted 100 times back. so what no one knew shan in india...if u put that roshan guy of urs in a dihat...no one would him either. unless he shows Two thumbs UP
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every time someone tries to insult anything to do with the pak film industry...they get isulted 100 times back. so what no one knew shan in india...if u put that roshan guy of urs in a dihat...no one would him either. unless he shows Two thumbs UP
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This does not mean that Indian fans have appreciation for Pakistani talent. Our top musicians are recognized and revered over there. As for Shan, since our film industry does not transcend Pakistan, I wonder why this came as a shock to him, it was very obvious.
Yeah but Reema is well-known in Bollywood, isn't she? She was just there and her presence caused a havoc. As far as I know, she hasn't done any dramas. I could be wrong. So, if she is popular, one would assume the guys she stars with would be somewhat recognizable too.
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HAD SHAN GONE THERE WITH HIS FAKE PATHETIC MOUSTACHE ,WHICH HE SUPPORTS IN HIS RECENT MOVIES:HE WOULD HAVE BEEN RECOGNIZED!
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gr8 thread shaan deserves no reception, no recogniton he is a flop full stop and has been through out his lollywood filmi career *
