Most of the Bollywood legends (1947-2000) were born and brought up in the cities/towns of Pakistan. They include — film directors/producers, lyricists/poets, music composers, actors and actresses. China set to dominate global 5G landscape: report S.African economy hit 11-year low in 2020 Planetary pact: China and Russia to launch lunar space station FILM DIRECTORS / PRODUCERS: 1) Lekh Tandon (1929-2017), he was born in Sheikhupura and schooled in Lahore. He directed/produced films like — Professor, Amrapali, Jhuk Gaya Aasman, Agar Tum Na Hote etc. 2) Yash Chopra (1932-2012), he was born and brought up in Lahore, and directed/produced films like — Kabhi Kabhie, Noorie, Kaala Patthar, Veer-Zaara. 3) Chetan Anand (1921-97), he was actor Dev Anand’s elder brother, born/educated in Lahore. He directed/produced — Taxi Driver, Funtoosh, Aakhri Khat, Heer Ranjha, Hanste Zakhm, Kudrat. 4) Ramesh Sippy (1947-alive), he was born in Karachi, produced/directed — Sholay etc. The list is long but I have included just 4 of these — who together produced more than 600 quality Bollywood films. PDM’s long march to be a flop show: Sheikh Rasheed Senate unanimously passes resolution to protect rights of women ACTORS: Dev Anand (1923-2011), born in Shakargarh — I have seen more … Continue reading A brief list of Pakistanis in the making of Bollywood