Images

India and Pakistan should have joint productions, says Adnan Siddiqui

India and Pakistan should have joint productions, says Adnan Siddiqui

The actor feels Pakistan can learn from India's reality TV business
20 Jun, 2016

Adnan Siddiqui is actually very popular in India!

The Mere Qatil Mere Dildaar actor has quite a fan following there especially for his shows like Kaisi Ye Qayamat, Ruswaiyaan and Vasl.

The feeling is mutual, as according to The Hindustan Times, Adnan Siddiqui feels Pakistan could learn a thing or two from Indian reality TV shows.

“I am not very familiar with Indian drama shows but if you talk about Indian reality shows and the way they are executed, then there is no comparison. I don’t think, we in Pakistan, have reached that point where we make such big reality shows. We have everything taped,” says Siddiqui.

The 46-year-old actor feels there should be more collaboration between India and Pakistan for the sake of global entertainment.

“I feel that we can work together if we have a joint production. We can have directors from Pakistan, actors from India work together. That is going to be a big change. If I want to copy Indian style or India wants to copy Pakistan’s style, then that won’t work. We should work in our own capacity and horizons,” he says.

While he may support joint productions, Siddiqui has no plans for Bollywood after the release of his debut film, Mom:

“I am not considering any offer from Bollywood seriously. I am waiting for my first movie to be launched and screened in India and all over the world and then I will reach out organically. I am already juggling too many things. I am into production, I am looking after my outdoor advertising, I am acting and of course working in India and being away from home. I just cannot take too many things, I have my plate full right now,” he says.

Comments

Nauman Jun 20, 2016 06:55pm
One should listen to visionaries such as this gentleman...
Recommend
Asif Jun 20, 2016 07:12pm
Mr. Siddique, I don't think this should be happening. We have got nothing is common with them.
Recommend
Haleeb Jun 20, 2016 07:57pm
I disagree! Pakistan should maintain its own unique culture and identity.
Recommend
Sunil Jun 20, 2016 07:59pm
This will never happen, joint production.
Recommend
ABC Jun 20, 2016 08:30pm
Of course he is a decent actor and he is right about collaboration. But I don't think majority of Indians are ready for Pakistani drama or films because most of us don't understand Urdu. Though we can understand what's going on in story, we hardly understand Urdu words. And that's why many people don't watch them.
Recommend
GKA Jun 20, 2016 09:05pm
What is in this for India ? What would India gain ? Is the gain sufficient ?
Recommend
My Name Jun 20, 2016 09:29pm
PLEASE create the conducive cultural, political and religious atmosphere to encourage cooperation.
Recommend
Manjit Jun 20, 2016 09:49pm
I cannot say about joint productions but Indian TV serial makers can learn a huge lot from their Pakistani counter parts. Pakistani dramas have a point and they end. Indian serials are 'chewing gum' being extended beyond reason and endlessly as well as meaninglessly. No wonder some Indian channels are showing Pakistani serials. One should always have an open mind to learn even from a child.
Recommend
Another Indian Jun 20, 2016 10:21pm
@ABC ... And not just that... Pakistani dramas are utterly boring as they all revolve around mom-in-law and daughter-in-law dynamics, which is so primitive and third-world.
Recommend
Rishi Jun 20, 2016 10:23pm
@ABC In that case, you are not following Pakistani dramas in Zindegi, a Zee channel available on TataSky. After watching few of them, I became fan of people like Fawad Khan and Maya Ali. I don't know about all Pakistani dramas but at lease those aired on Zindegi are much better than our regular Indian dramas. My personal favorite is Zidegi Gulzar Hain, it was awesome. Please watch if you get a chance.
Recommend
Tamilselvsn Jun 20, 2016 11:01pm
This is like telling India you bring the wheat and we'll bring the husk. Let's separate them and share the wheat! Similar scenario he is talking about quality, market size, talent in all aspects etc
Recommend
Milind Jun 20, 2016 11:34pm
Actors and Artists should collaborate with each other on the basis of a creative vision rather than a "improving relations project", the later will take care of itself. Let both sides talk ( which is very easy for this community ), and go ahead without making a fuss, and let the world see the results.
Recommend
Mohd Kamran Jun 20, 2016 11:42pm
@Haleeb - agreed.
Recommend
jay Jun 21, 2016 12:28am
Excellent idea. But why restrict it only to entertainment business. Start with improving business contacts in all fields.
Recommend
Zak Jun 21, 2016 01:48am
No they should not. If pakistan film industry and TV plays are to flourish, then drive your own direction and standard. Do not copy others, and let them take the credit of immense pakistani talent. Worst idea with people with short sighted vision.
Recommend
Zak Jun 21, 2016 01:48am
@Asif well said.
Recommend
Zak Jun 21, 2016 01:50am
@GKA nothing for either country to gain from the other. Seperate, countries, seperate Mindsets, seperate directions. Pakistan aims for best international standard.
Recommend
Ahsan Gul Jun 21, 2016 04:12am
India is our neighbor and we should have collaboration not only in arts but other feilds also. Big 'But', it is not happning. Below are my views you can call conservative if you may. Our flim industry just creeping up and it will not endure competition with India's fully matured one. And since we share same langues India will not want us to progress in this field. Why do you guys in flim industry are so much impressed by indian movies and dramas? Everyone of you have a dream to work in indian flim industry. You guys are doing just fine in movies and dramas. Our audience have to get matured too. Sincerely
Recommend
Sailani Jun 21, 2016 04:20am
For collaboration there has to be a meeting of the minds. The vision seems sensible, but there are a lot of pitfalls along the way. Somebody has to lead the team, get the right mix of people from both the countries, independently without the help of any government. Each team should have a stake in this collaboration for it to be successful.
Recommend
Farouq Omaro Jun 21, 2016 04:47am
Good suggestion, we have talents on both sides of the border, and a shared history and language, so why not.
Recommend
Sanjeev Jun 21, 2016 07:42am
How pakistan identity different from India? We were same just 70 years ago.
Recommend
Dillivala Jun 21, 2016 08:50am
@ABC wrong, people in North Western India can pick up most of the words, and those which we can't, we can easily relate to by stitching the whole sentence. Why Pakistani dramas are losing popularity is because they use more or less the same story lines. Other than their comedy dramas, which are few, the rest become very boring after you watch a few dramas. Thankfully, they are short.
Recommend
Thavaselan Gopinathan Jun 21, 2016 08:50am
what will be Pakistan's contribution in this joint production? we have everything that Pakistan has.
Recommend
Sumit Jun 21, 2016 09:00am
@Haleeb & what's that. Even ur national language is a gift from India. The day u will appreciate the fact the U are not culturally aligned with Arabs, you will progress my friend...intellectually, culturally and economically.
Recommend
K.M.Narendran Jun 21, 2016 09:09am
What is wrong in making a few attempts? Yes, there are linguistic barriers. But they can be overcome if you go for dubbing into various languages or reproducing the film in different languages. True, there are cultural differences also between India and Pakistan. But that is the very reason why there should be joint productions. That will enable exchange of ideas and cross cultural talks among the artists as well as viewing public.
Recommend
Osman Khan Jun 21, 2016 10:36am
I strongly disagree, because our way of telling story is different. It will hurt our dramas seriously. This should not happen until strong people are there to support the cause
Recommend
Sridhar Jun 21, 2016 12:58pm
Pakistan can co-produce movies with Bhojpuri cinema which is doing a lot better than this Lollywood crap!
Recommend
ABC Jun 21, 2016 10:52pm
@Dillivala I am from Gujarat, but I hardly understand Urdu words. Though understanding storyline is not difficult at all, but incomprehensible words are a kind of obstacle. Zindagi Gulzar hai was exceptionally good,so I have seen it because of catchy story but rest are pretty much same. I don't watch Hindi drama either.
Recommend
Karan-Mumbai Jun 22, 2016 12:47pm
Indian average movie budget is 40 crores and Pakistani movie is 70 lakhs. What's the use?
Recommend