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Not too long ago, there was a time when cross-border collaborations between artists used to be the norm. You will see Fawad Khan stealing the limelight from Ranbir Kapoor Ae Dil Hai MushkilOr listen to Atif Aslam and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan straight-up blast for key moments in Indian cinema.

Although we are all unsure about when that time will return, one can always dream, right? A recent picture of Fawad Khan and Deepika Padukone doing the rounds on Twitter gave rise to this thought. Thus, here are five cross-border, Pakistani-Indian pairings we would love to see on our screens:

Fawad Khan-Deepika Padukone

Both Fawad and Dipika are multi-talented. can be preceded by Story of Maula Jatt To money back guarantee, Seamlessly switching between genres. To be honest, there’s very little he can’t do. Besides this, he has an impressive body of work in Bollywood which also doubles up as a testimony to his acting prowess.

Combine this man with the woman who has done it all – drama, period fiction, comedy, action – and you have a potentially interesting hit on your hands. Plus, they’re both insanely beautiful and have an innate charm that makes them likable in a goofy, yet endearing way. If Fawad was still in Bollywood then this couple would have definitely been made. Give the people what they want.

Saba Qamar – Shah Rukh Khan

Sabah is an absolute powerhouse. Her work is always compelling and she shines in every role – sometimes, even when the script is lacking. To add to this, he was brought into Bollywood with the late Irrfan Khan, the iconic grandmaster of acting. She not only held her own, but she shone not medium, Coming back home, his resume is nothing short of a surprise.

However, why Shahrukh? Well, an appreciation of his performance by Sabah might be exactly what he needs right now. Over the years, while King Khan shines in most roles, he has also been groomed to add to the King persona of Bollywood. Whether it is the way they are filmed that makes them larger than life, or the content of the film in which the female lead plays can be easily cut and have no effect on the course of the film. Saba is needed to challenge Shahrukh.

The films in which she has been challenged by her leading lady, the results have been amazing. While the world mourns the demise of Shah Rukh as the don, we should not forget that his character being challenged by Priyanka Chopra’s Roma added a whole new dimension to the viewing experience. Saba would be the perfect contender for the job, and the pairing of the two could result in a number of watchable styles. Romance? thriller? Drama? They could do all this. And they must.

Iqra Aziz – Ranveer Singh

Let’s not lie to ourselves, this script writes itself. Iqra is one actress who has proved her mettle time and again. She shines when she’s allowed to be loud and chaotic, with a playful opponent as her counterpart. With the global experience of being a Netflix star, Iqra’s resume is full of work which is a true testimony to her acting prowess.

Now, let’s bring out Ranveer as the lovable vagabond, the naïve fool. He has played this role to perfection time and again, and he is overloaded in a single character Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani, which has been hugely successful. This does not mean that Ranveer lacks versatility. No, He can do it all, and He has. But with this pairing we don’t want to dwell on her or Iqra’s chameleon-like skills. We want them to be their most fiery, explosive selves for a narrative that will be engaging, funny and an absolute delight to watch.

Mahira Khan-Ranbir Kapoor

No, no one is talking bad here, okay? It only makes sense. Although we have never officially seen the two on-screen, we do know that just seeing the two together can set the internet ablaze. Many have speculated for a while now that there would be an intense chemistry between these two that needed to be explored. Mahira is a superstar and artist. he is oppressor Shahrukh Khan is singing for her and she will always be revered for that. She is also loved across the border, and she is absolutely beautiful. However, Mahira also needs a challenge, and she needs to pose a challenge to Ranbir.

When it comes to Ranbir, we all know that he has the potential to do more than just a few of the characters he has played in the recent past. Perhaps, a small part of Ranbir thinks he peaked with Bunny Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani And he wants to replicate that success and bring back the aura of youth that the character represented. But the thing is, Ranbir has always been more than Bunny. There’s something inherently Bollywood about her that shines through, and she needs a new partner with great chemistry for an honest-to-god romance without shots full of flaming powers and latent misogyny.

Bilal Abbas Khan – Tabu

Bilal has gone out of his way to prove that one’s talent and dedication towards one’s craft will find an actor everywhere. He has rocked a wide variety of roles where he is effortlessly in love or out for revenge. She has also been paired opposite actors senior to her and has nailed those roles to the hilt. For example, taking your stand Cheekh It was a tough challenge against Sabah but Bilal went above and beyond to make the show a jaw-dropping entertainer.

Tabu – Well, Tabu needs no introduction. Tabu is the gold of cinema. There is nothing that she cannot do, and there is nothing that she will not do. She’s mastered every genre, she can make a lackluster script better, and she can be paired with literally anyone and make it work (or are we forgetting her with Ishaan Khatter ) a suitable boy?) However, these two powers together? He. Would like to Happen. Everything.

In conclusion, friends, we need to make it happen. That is all. It is a victory for cinema, it is a victory for Pakistan-India relations and it is a victory for the audience. Let’s put all of these pairings (and any other pairings you have in mind) into narratives and get started.

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