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Did Hina Rabbani Khar inspire a Bollywood character?

Did Hina Rabbani Khar inspire a Bollywood character?

In an upcoming thriller movie, a female politician has striking similarities with Pakistan's stylish ex-Foreign Minister
18 Apr, 2016

Hina Rabbani Khar sure did cut a striking figure in the rather drab world of politics, but little did we know she'd go on to inspire a Bollywood character one day.

Upcoming thriller Irada in Patiala, starring Naseeruddin Shah and Arshad Warsi, also features Bhaag Milkha Bhaag actress Divya Dutta in the role of an Indian politician Ramandeep.

It is said that the mannerism and styling of that character is reminiscent of Khar's, reports Times of India.

Khar, who served in the government as Foreign Minister from 2011-2013, was noted for her fashion sense, particularly when she made her first visit to India in her official capacity in 2011.

“Pak Puts On Its Best Face,” noted The Times of India, the biggest-selling English-language daily, while mass circulation Hindi newspaper Navbharat Times said India was “sweating over model-like minister.”

To date, she is remembered as one of the most fashionable female politicians in Pakistan.

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About the similarities between her look and Khar's, Divya said, "Although it wasn't deliberate, the look is really attractive and yes, has similarities to the way Hina dressed and conducted herself. When I landed on set in getup many commented on how I looked like Hina and we decided to keep the look since the reactions were so positive."

"Ramandeep is a Punjabi woman of grit and determination who is alternatively loud and subtle," she continued. It didn't require much prep because the directors Aparna Singh and Nishant Tripathi, knew exactly what they wanted. I simply followed their vision."

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Harmony-1© Apr 18, 2016 01:47pm
Divya Dutta as Ramandeep would be quite a contrast to the current foreign minister, so good to take inspiration from the Pakistani Hina Rabbani Khar.
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Faisal.Z Apr 18, 2016 01:52pm
Really awesome.!!!
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shopaholic Apr 18, 2016 01:52pm
Hina is not only stylish but very intelligent and well spoken too. Its not fair to only praise her for her style when she is worthy of much more. I really liked her when she handled the open question answers session with Indian media in a great manner knowing how annoying Indian media personnel are. Also liked her program with Mehdi Hassan at Oxford.
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Fahad Apr 18, 2016 04:37pm
The most dashing politician Pakistan has seen so far (in female category ofcourse :) )
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Ijaz Apr 18, 2016 04:46pm
At least we had a foreign minister back then ...
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doesnt matter Apr 18, 2016 05:10pm
No, the character is styled according to Indian Punjabi politician Harsimrat Kaur.
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Deepak Apr 18, 2016 05:36pm
It has always been a pleasure to listen her interviews. Most politicians are manipulative, her degree of manipulation is certainly less.
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A Shah Apr 18, 2016 08:43pm
Indians really took to this lady. She has class, style, beauty and brains. She is going to find a home in India for sure.
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Indian Apr 19, 2016 12:20am
Actually the character is based on Indian Punjab Politician Harsimrat Kaur.....
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Harmony-1© Apr 19, 2016 12:22am
@A Shah - When did any of our politician ever "find a home in India"?
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Tauqir Apr 19, 2016 04:14am
It is unfair to comment on Hina Rabani's looks alone. She stands apart for her intelligence as well.
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Jawad Apr 19, 2016 04:19am
Most of the popular bollywood movies wear pakistani designers designed clothes such as devdas.
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P Apr 19, 2016 04:20am
I heard when Hina khar went to India in 2011 the whole bollywood was following her and Indian media went crazy.
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>:) Apr 19, 2016 05:38am
@Harmony-1© We have a current foreign minister? Since when?
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Raj Apr 19, 2016 06:29am
She looks more like Harsimrat kaur Badal , the MP wife of Sukhbir Singh Badal . Not too many people in India know of the Pakistani politician . More familiar face is the Indian MP Harsimrat Kaur and equally glamorous if not more .
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sid Apr 19, 2016 08:23am
She can easily be a Bollywood Diva
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Afsana Apr 19, 2016 03:49pm
I love hina khar's personality and how she talks...
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Afsana Apr 19, 2016 03:49pm
@shopaholic exactly..my point of view is also same.
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Harmony-1© Apr 19, 2016 03:58pm
@>:) I wasn't talking about "our current foreign minister".
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Satpal Singh Dushanbe Apr 19, 2016 04:13pm
Hina Rabbani kaur has good looks and brains.
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