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Did you know? Saba Qamar just wrapped up her Bollywood debut in Delhi

Did you know? Saba Qamar just wrapped up her Bollywood debut in Delhi

The Maat actor has been in Delhi all the while MNS has been threatening consequences for Pakistani actors in India
12 Oct, 2016

Saba Qamar is back in Lahore.

The Maat actor spent her summer in Delhi, where she was shooting for her Bollywood debut film, Saket Chaudhry's Hindi Medium. All the while the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) brayed for the departure of Pakistani artists from India, Saba was quietly working on her film with Irrfan Khan in the Indian capital.

The actor says her experience wasn't affected by MNS' hostility towards Pakistan.

"The team made me feel very safe. We often hung out with each other and they made me feel very much at home. There was no unease at all; I was well looked after," said Saba to Images.

Her film Hindi Medium revolves around the lives of a middle-class couple settled in Chandni Chowk, Delhi. Saba plays Irrfan's imposing and chirpy wife.

Sneakpeeks from the shoot of Hindi Medium
Sneakpeeks from the shoot of Hindi Medium

"I was awestruck by the way Irrfan works, I used to keep looking at him while he delivered his scenes. He's one brilliant actor and a pleasure to work with," Saba gushes about her co-star.

She adds, “Bollywood is a whole new ballgame. They [the team] were so very warm and professional. I had an amazing experience working with all of them.”

Refusing to comment on the ongoing Pak-India conflict, Saba only says that she hopes for peace between both nations.

Saba Qamar is set to perform with her Besharam co-star Zahid Ahmed
Saba Qamar is set to perform with her Besharam co-star Zahid Ahmed

Now that she's back, Saba is gearing up to set the 'Hum Jazz Style Awards' stage on fire with her electrifying dance performance alongside her Besharam co-star, Zahid Ahmed.

“I've been performing at the ‘Hum Awards’ previously as well, so I'm looking forward to what they have in store with their newest initiative,” Saba said. “Fingers crossed and I hope that people enjoy it.”

Her second Pakistani film, Lahore Se Aagey is slated to release on November 4.

Comments

Fudayl Oct 12, 2016 02:47pm
We are proud of you, Saba. You are an excellent actor and your admirers are awaiting your films and TV dramas, eagerly.
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ozzy Oct 12, 2016 05:17pm
No diginity and self respect.
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sandy Oct 12, 2016 09:59pm
that's mean they target only fawad and mahira
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Laiyah Oct 12, 2016 11:52pm
Why can't you stay in Pakistan , they make the best dramas and now movies too!!! Why go across the border, Pakistan and India should live as one united country with rights of all people's, peace will come we hope very soon,
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karachiite Oct 13, 2016 12:39am
saba qamar is one of the best Pakistani actress, im sure she will do our high acting standards justice in bollywood.
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S. A. M. Oct 13, 2016 12:51am
her acting is unnatural.
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GREAT Oct 13, 2016 01:30am
She looks beutiful and has got great facial expressions. I saw her TV serial and Looking forward to see her film and become a star here.
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innocent Oct 13, 2016 01:54am
i would watch that movie due to irfan khan....i love his acting.....
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Rashid Sultan Oct 13, 2016 01:55am
good on her not to listen or react to and ignore these bogus hoodlums in Bombay. So, she was born in Pakistan and has every right as a human being to work in India when and if offered a job - any sort. It applies to any Pakistani professional. Too long have we been cowed by these militant types on both sides.
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AS IF Oct 13, 2016 09:30am
@ozzy you are #$@%& kidding me. What planet do you live in mate?
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romesh Oct 13, 2016 09:41am
wonder if her film will get released
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Hamza Shahzad Oct 13, 2016 03:13pm
Must show talent in Pakistan rather than India.
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ozzy Oct 13, 2016 08:34pm
@AS IF dont you find it funny that the actors from pak side are all talking about peace and "actors are above politics" etc. But on the indian side most of their biggest actors/directors back banning pak. If these pak actors had any self reapect or dignity they wouldnt even think of going there and would return immediatly
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Ak Oct 15, 2016 04:44am
@ozzy only kashmir , and we'll be best of friends !!
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Pakistani Guy Oct 15, 2016 05:19am
@ozzy Bang on, sir. Almost all Pakistanis feel the same way.
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Noshin Oct 15, 2016 08:47am
@ozzy why
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Noshin Oct 15, 2016 08:47am
Saba qamar the youngest ever
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