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Indian
stars in Pakistan for Faiz's birth anniversary
Friday February 11, 2011 06:32:47 PM,
IANS
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Islamabad: The well
known Indian film industry couple of Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar
arrived in Pakistan through Wagah border checkpost Friday to
participate in the subcontinent's eminent poet Faiz Ahmad Faiz's
100th birth anniversary celebrations.
Speaking to media after crossing-over, noted Indian poet, lyricist
and script writer Javed Akhtar said he felt "strange after landing
in a different country just by crossing a line while walking".
"This feeling is beyond words," he added.
Akhtar's wife and daughter of eminent poet Kaifi Azmi, Shabana
said that her father shared a great friendship with Faiz.
"Although I have no blood relation with Faiz, but I have always
thought of him as my uncle," she told Dunya TV.
Javed and Shabana were received with garlands upon arrival at the
Wagah border. The couple hailed the warm reception accorded to
them. Salima Hashmi and Muneeza Hashmi - daughters of Faiz -
received their Indian guests at the border checkpost.
Earlier, a 17-member delegation of Indian artistes, led by singer
Ila Arun, arrived in Pakistan through the Wagah border checkpost
Thursday. Arun spent a busy day in Lahore Friday while
sight-seeing and shopping amidst tight security.
"We are feeling at home in Lahore and have been overwhelmed by the
warmth and love showered by our hosts and the general public,"
said Arun talking to The News.
Writer and actor Attul Tiwari said, "All apprehensions before
coming to Pakistan have been put to rest as soon as we crossed
over".
The Indian delegates will spend a busy week in Lahore that marks
various activities marking birth anniversary celebrations of Faiz,
who is revered equally in both India and Pakistan.
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