Veteran Indian actor Naseeruddin Shah who recently visited Pakistan to promote his latest publication ‘And then one day: A Memoir’ has expressed his disappointment for the animosity between Pakistan and India.
While talking to an Indian tabloid Shah said, “I keep going to Pakistan because I feel it is very important to have a person-to-person contact. We can’t afford to be swayed by all the political rhetorics. Politicians will change colours whenever it suits them. Indians are being brainwashed into believing Pakistan to be the enemy country without being aware of the historical background.
“It is tragic that often-times performers from Pakistan are prevented from performing in India. Recently, there was a very disturbing instance of a Pakistani artiste's work being destroyed in Ahmedabad. But they welcome us in Pakistan with open arms,” he added.
Naseeruddin Shah who played a prominent role in Pakistani movies like ‘Khuda Kay Liye’ and ‘Zinda Bhaag’ felt overwhelmed with the kind of love Pakistanis showers on him during his recent visit. He also graced ‘Karachi Literature Festival’ and also conducted a workshop in Karachi Arts Council.
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