Pakistan’s entertainment industry has grown significantly great over the past 10 years where we have seen some outstanding professionals making their debut in the field of acting and music. However, it seems more like a dilemma that after earning a little fame within the country, most of the celebrities head towards the neighboring country to cash their talent in return of good offers. Here are 10 of those Pakistani celebrities who chose Business abroad and are making good money with it!
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1. Ali Zafar
Known for: acting, singing and modeling
Hits: ‘Tere Bin Laden’ and ‘Mere Brother ki Dulhan’
Ali started his career as a model and very soon stepped into singing. Later he tried acting and has appeared in numerous Indian movies and is now considered a hit bollywood hero.
2. Sara Loren
Known for: acting and modeling
Hits: Murder 3
Sara Loren, formerly known as Mona Liza did her debut Indian film ‘Kajraare’ which was a flop. She later gathered fame after the release of Murder 3. She was also the lead actress alongside Imran Abbas in the remake of Pakistani film ‘Anjuman’.
3. Javed Sheikh
Known for: acting
Hits: Namastay London, Jaanemann, Om Shanti Om
Javed Sheikh is a reknown Pakistani actor. Recently he has been taking Indian projects as well and has been part of some of the big hits of Indian film industry.
4. Shiraz Uppal
Known for: singing
Hits: Roya Re (Film: Dhoka), Rabba (Film: Aashayein), Raanjhanaa (Film: Raanjhanaa)
Shiraz’s first album ‘Tu hai meri’ in 2001 gained much appreciation. He has also been singing sound tracks for Pakistani dramas. He sang his first song for an Indian film ‘Nayak’ in 2001. The title song of Raanjhanaa in 2013 became very popular among masses.
5. Atif Aslam
Known for: singing
Hits: Tere Bin, Tera honay laga hun, Doorie, Jalpari
Atif started his career with the band ‘Jal’ which split up soon. After that he emerged as a solo star. Atif sang his debut Indian song for the movie ‘Zeher’ and conquered the Indian music industry instantly. He has been singing for Indian films and was also nominated for the film fare awards twice. He has also received Tamgha-e-Imtiaz by the government of Pakistan.
6. Adnan Sami
Known for: singing
Hits: Thori si tou lift kra de, Jee lo, O re Khuda
Adnan has received training for classical music. He started his career as a singer for Pakistani movies and later moved to India where he is residing permanently. He has sung many hits for the Indian cinema.
7. Veena Malik
Known for: acting, modeling
Hits: Koi tujh sa kahan, Tere pyar mai, Yeh dil apka hua
Veena started her career in 2000 with a Pakistani film. She later moved to India and did some projects resulting in many controversies. Veena has now moved back to Pakistan after four years.
8. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Known for: singing
Hits: Teri Meri, Tere Naina, Tum jo aye
Rahat is the master of Kawwali, ghazal and other light music. He has been singing in India and has gathered fame through his playback singing.
9. Meesha Shafi
Known for: singing, acting, modeling
Hits: Jugni (with Arif Lohar), contributed to the track of The Reluctant Fudamentalist
Meesha was the lead singer of ‘Overload’. She also appeared in various TV commercials and dramas. She has done a supporting role in the Hollywood movie ‘The Reluctant Fundamentalist’ and also starred in the Bollywood movie ‘Bhaag Milka Bhaag’.
10. Strings (Faisal Kapadia and Bilal Maqsood)
Known for: singing
Hits: Dur, Aakhri alvida, Koi aanay wala hai, Dhaani
The duo has made their name in Pakistan, India and America. Their song ‘Najanay Kyun’ was based on the soundtrack of the Hindi version of Spiderman 2. They have also been doing playback singing for Bollywood movies, the most popular one being ‘Zinda Hoon’ from ‘Zinda’.
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They seems to be Indian, but really they are from Pakistan. Great List 🙂
I do agree partially with your statement 🙂
Nice collection, thanks for sharing this useful list.