Adnan Siddiqui is all for Pakistani actors crossing borders to work in Bollywood, the gorgous Saba Qamar, known for being more straightforward, has slightly different views.
In a candid interview on this week’s Tonite With HSY, the two stars shared stories and also threw in impressions of Meera and former president Pervez Musharraf.
When HSY asked about local actors working in Bollywood, Adnan said there was nothing wrong with working in India.
“Art which is all about creative expressions has no boundaries. You don’t go as an Indian, and what matters is where you come from. It will help in expanding Pakistan’s name on that horizon,” said Adnan.
Saba, however, said that she would agree to work in India if she gets the same respect as given by the Pakistani fraternity and fans.
“I would work if the role is alongside A-class actors – the Khan party – not with B and C [class actors],” stated Saba.
Sharing his thoughts on these actors, Adnan said: “I have been in the industry for the past 22 years and fortunately or unfortunately, I come in the age bracket where Khans or Akhshay Kumar are already there so of course they have a huge market and if I talk about A-plus then chances are not that bright.”
He added: “However, if I get a role of a main villain or a role like that of an actor Irfan Khan, I’d gladly say yes.”
Saba on the other hand didn’t agree whole-heartedly and took the opportunity to show her aversion towards Humaima Malick’s step to film Raja Natwarlal alongside Emraan Hashmi.
“I think our focus should first be on our own film industry. If they give (a role) alongside Ranbir Kapoor or Shahrukh Khan, it makes sense, but if it is Randip Hoodha or Emraan Hashmi…but yes, I’d love to do a film with Irfan Khan, he is a brilliant actor,” said Saba.
Commenting on rejecting a film, Saba said she gets many offers: “I get a call every other day, but unlike other actors who flaunt, I keep it to myself.”
Talking about her career, Saba shared that her family was not supportive in the beginning.
“No one was happy about me entering the entertainment industry because I belong to a Syed family,” shared Saba.“But I believe no profession is a bad profession, rather it’s all about the mindset.”
Later, however, she was able to change their views.
