MUMBAI: Bollywood superstar actor Naseeruddin Shah has expressed his disappointment at the animosity between India and Pakistan.
In an interview to an Indian entertainment website after returning from his tour of Pakistan, Shah said that Indians were being brainwashed into believing that Pakistan is an enemy country by the local politicians.
“Indians are being brainwashed into believing Pakistan to be the enemy country without being aware of the historical background,” he told Bollywood Hungama.
He said that they can’t afford to be swayed by all the political rhetorics. “Politicians will change colours whenever it suits them,” he said.
Shah further said that he will keep visiting Pakistan because “it is very important to have a person-to-person contact”.
The veteran actor also expressed regret at the fact that Pakistani performers 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 said.
“They don’t adore any of their own cultural icons much as they adore Mr. Dilip Kumar. So, I really think it’s important for Indian artistes to visit Pakistan,” he added.
He said that he receives ‘unconditional love’ in Pakistan, and that his recently published book was also received with a warm response in the neighbouring country.
“I go there each year to perform in the memory of Faiz Ahmed Faiz. I’ve also done two Pakistani films Khuda Kay Liye and Zinda Bhaag. And, I’m very proud of both,” Shah said.
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