“Over tea at Sajjan Jindals… Met Nawaz Sharif yesterday. Delighted that he is fan of Kaifi saab, Lataji and Mohd Rafi,” Shabana posted on Twitter.
Met Nawaz Sharif yesterday.Delighted dat he is fan of Kaifi Sb Lataji Mohd Rafi.I said we nd Indo Pak coproductions pic.twitter.com/CSW7QMz0B6
— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) May 27, 2014
They two further discussed the cultural exchanges India and Pakistan share as well as the film industry as a combined entity.
“I said we need Indo-Pak co-productions… Nawaz Sharif said he gives his full support for films as co-productions between India and Pakistan. He brings message of peace and encourages exchanges,” added Shabana.
On having suggested that India and Pakistan must share cinematic space, Shabana insisted on the need for co-productions to be encouraged. Nawaz Sharif taking this idea positively, asked if such attempts have been made in past.
Published in The Express Tribune, May 30th, 2014.
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@Rama Rao K: That's right; In India women whether they are Muslim or Hindu wear saris and bindis because it is Indian culture. I have seen that in the West, Indian Muslim women also wear saris and bindis.
@lol- even if ONE woman is harmed or killed then you and other MALES either from INDIA or PAKISTAN dare not utter these words " women rights are pretty much decent..." Stop with the flimsy excuses that the rural populations are grim reminders....tell it to the families of the girls...hanged & RAPED in India and the woman who was STONED by her family members in Pakistan! It is the duty of each one of us to make sure these sad incident NEVER occur, but all I see is loads of excuses and no protective measures to abolish the caste system in India and the stone age of the definition of honor killings in Pakistan. So spare us all these morbid excuses that do not change these cultural/religious way of thinking that continue to this day!
all those talking of women rights.... let me assure u that women rights are pretty much decent in india apart from north and parts of central india..........sad part...these areas have max population... the north east aand southern parts of the country and also the western region have are much better for women than those north india ( up,haryana) and central ( MP,bihar ,jharkhand) states...... anyways freedom of women in india is much more than that in pakistan...needless to say many pakistani journalists have appreciated this reality and written blogs about it... the rural north india is a grim reminder............
Are we being too harsh on Mr. Sharif? The ills of women being beaten in Pakistan did not start overnight. It is the culture of thinking that women are possessions not human. Both countries India and Pakistan have for generations treated their girls with low esteem & respect. Both countries can boast of violent treatment towards women. In India there is rape in Pakistan we shoot girls gong to shool. BOTH are unspeakable crimes against gender-humanity so lets not blame each other across the border as each one of us IS responsible for these acts. If we were better fathers, brothers, uncles we would NOT allow these crimes, but we do so what does it say about US?
Let's give credit when it's due. At least our PM has some kind of knowledge that he can boast about, although it is about Bollywood ..... but knowledge nevertheless.
@MA: Meanwhile, Teenage kids are found gang raped and hung from tree, moving vehicles and everywhere. A rape is reported every 20 minutes in India, and most are un-reported. And yet, your brain washed mind tells you to hate Pakistan more so that your sins feel smaller. Jai Hind.
did he give her iPhone as well?
All those people saying he didn't have time for huriyat. Let me make it clear it was congress govt that allowed such meetings to take place between them. No country allows any foreign state head to meet separatist. In modi government NS was not allowed. This govt won't tolerate such nonsense. So stop blaming NS
Shabana wears bindi only for high-profile occasions.
we didn't know but knowing Nawaz Sharif are not surprised to know
its not NS stoning the women, its our mindset and upbringing
Take it easy cynics!! I am not a fan of NS either but frankly, he is doing the right things. It is important that art and culture alongside strategic peace and business opportunities is also promoted. It brings tremendous awareness and counters sick minds where women are stoned to death or a doctor is shot over his faith!! You need initiatives like this. So for once, take it easy!
and he didnt had time to meet Huriyat people and why not Shubana G is alot better company :)
Was there a gifting of an iphone involved?
Can't we stick to the topic and focus on its discussion.
Our country has multiple issues but we should choose right forum to raise our voice,
Well dome PM,dont you know, women in your country being assault to death by stoning..
Why co-production and go and settle there . We would be delighted .
Meanwhile, an innocent woman gets stoned to death and a volunteer Doctor gets shot in his country in broad daylight. Enjoy your ruling days Mr PM!!