Many might regard this with suspicion and disbelief, but it's not impossible that various talented Pakistani actors have caught the eye of Indian filmmakers. Among the local stars who have shared their experiences of being offered projects from across the border, the charming Sonya Hussyn is the latest.
In an interview with Independent Urdu, Sonya revealed intriguing details about her career choices and thoughts on dream co-stars. Discussing her preferences for an on-screen hero, she named Ali Zafar as her top choice, praising his charisma.
"I have never given this a thought, but regarding films, I find Ali Zafar very charming. I think he has that charm of a film hero. There are many contenders for a film hero. Fawad Khan also has a charm, but acting-wise, I would prefer Ali Zafar," she said.
The conversation took an interesting turn when Sonya shared her experiences with offers from the Indian film industry. She disclosed that she had been approached for three different projects. "I have received three film offers from India. One was a Shakespeare screen adaptation of Measure for Measure. The other was a sequel to some old Santosh Kumar film—I can’t recall its name," she noted.
Among these offers, one stood out particularly—a film with the notorious Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi. "For that one, I even had a meeting with the relevant people but then the exchange with India stopped altogether," she explained, referencing the halt in collaborations between India and Pakistan following the Uri attack and subsequent ban on Pakistani artists working in India.
