Om Puri to star in Pakistan movies for the first time

Om Puri, who has been a proponent of Pak-India cultural collaborations, is a regular fixture on the film and literary festival circuit in Pakistan.

Read more...

By Curated by Lekshmy Pradeep

Published: Mon 11 Jan 2016, 2:11 PM

Last updated: Tue 28 Nov 2023, 3:16 PM

Veteran actor Om Puri is all set to star in 'Na Maloom Afraad', a Pakistani cinematic venture by director Nabeel Qureshi and producer Fizza Ali Meerza.

The filmmaker duo is also set to announce their second joint project, a film titled 'Actor In Law, which will also star Om Puri, reports the Dawn.

The legendary actor has previously played many Pakistani characters, from the iconic role of George Khan in British dramedies 'East is East and West is West' to President Zia-ul-Haq in 'Charlie Wilson's War'. However, this will be Om Puri's first appearance in a Pakistani film.

Advertising
Advertising

Om Puri, who has been a proponent of Pak-India cultural collaborations, is a regular fixture on the film and literary festival circuit in Pakistan.

Indo-Pak cultural exchanges

Curated by Lekshmy Pradeep

Published: Mon 11 Jan 2016, 2:11 PM

Last updated: Tue 28 Nov 2023, 3:16 PM

Recommended for you