Bollywood filmmaker shares his two-day experience when attending film festival in Lahore.
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The Bollywood filmmaker was present in the country to attend this year’s Rafi Peer International Film Festival (RPIFF) in Lahore on December 17.
In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, the Fashion director praised the hospitality of Pakistanis saying, "It was an amazing experience. Once we were on the other side of the border, their hospitality took over."
Wonderful moments with students who are avid admirers of our #IndianCinema in #Lahore #Pakistan pic.twitter.com/rN92z7cVE6
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) December 18, 2015
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"The people, the food and the culture were all so warm and welcoming. I had a memorable time for two days. They love Bollywood films so much in Pakistan," he added.
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Madhur, who was accompanied by Indian veteran actor Om Puri, further said that he his close ones 'advised' him not to cross the border. "I was advised by everyone close to me not to go. But I was adamant. Main kyon nahin jaaon? Art and cinema have no borders. Look at Bajrangi Bhaijaan it is so popular in Pakistan."
#amritsar #dhaba #cuttingchai with #ompuri ji #enroute #LAHORE #PAK #Wagahborder pic.twitter.com/DwpLNRBcNA
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) December 17, 2015
Addressing the #Powerpacked #Pakistanmedia at @RafiPeerTheatre film festival, #LAHORE pic.twitter.com/nOMbda7Idn
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) December 17, 2015
Had a great conversation with strong & gracious @RehamKhan1. #LAHORE pic.twitter.com/8kr2jRtoEe
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) December 18, 2015
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The filmmaker was presented with the top honour Rafi Peer Memorial Award at RPIFF by Pakistani actress Zeba.
Feeling honoured to receive the #rafipeer Memorial Award from veteran #Pakistani actress Zeeba ji. #lahore pic.twitter.com/SC57lVtV4s
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) December 18, 2015
Sharing his sentiments for receiving the award by the veteran actress, Madhur said, "She is like the Waheeda Rehmanji of Pakistan. If you remember Zebaji and her husband Mohammad Ali had acted in Manoj Kumar's Clerk. I kept reminding her of scenes from that film."
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