Chicago – June 28, 2024
Did you know that some of Bollywood’s biggest stars were born in Pakistan? These stars show how connected India and Pakistan are.
Dilip Kumar, one of the greatest actors in Bollywood, was born in Peshawar, Pakistan. His real name is Yusuf Khan. He moved to India when he was young and became a famous actor. Another superstar, Raj Kapoor, was also born in Peshawar. His family moved to India, and he grew up to be a legendary actor and filmmaker.
Sunil Dutt, a famous actor and politician, was born in Jhelum, Pakistan. His family moved to India during the partition. Sunil Dutt went on to have a successful career in Bollywood and even became a member of Parliament.
Shahrukh Khan, also known as the “King of Bollywood,” has roots in Pakistan too. His father was born in Peshawar, and Shahrukh has often talked about his family’s history and how he wishes to visit Pakistan someday.
Hrithik Roshan, a popular Bollywood actor known for his dancing skills, also has ties to Pakistan through his paternal grandfather, who was originally from Gujranwala, Pakistan.
Amitabh Bachchan, the legendary actor of Indian cinema, has mentioned in interviews that his mother, Teji Bachchan, had a deep connection to Pakistan, as she was born in Faisalabad (then Lyallpur).
Gulzar, a celebrated Indian poet and lyricist, was born in Dina, Pakistan. He moved to India after the partition in 1947. Gulzar’s work often reflects a longing for his place of birth, showing how deeply his roots affect his art.
Kader Khan was born in Balochistan, Pakistan, and moved to Mumbai, where he became a famous actor and screenwriter in Bollywood.
Prem Chopra, another famous ‘villain’ of Bollywood cinema, was born in Lahore, Punjab, to a Punjabi Hindu family in 1935.
Arun Kumar Ahuja, father of Govinda, was born in Gujranwala, Punjab, British India. Arun Kumar was also a famous actor. After the partition, Govinda’s family moved to Mumbai, where Govinda was born.
These stories remind us that India and Pakistan share a lot of history and culture. If people could travel freely between the two countries, it would make things even better. Families could visit each other easily, students could study where they want, and people could work in different places.
Imagine a world where people from India and Pakistan could visit each other without any problems. It would help us understand each other better and create a peaceful and happy environment. These Bollywood stars remind us that, deep down, we are not so different after all.
