Pakistan and India once shared the same culture and literature before partition. Most importantly, because of the deep influence of both countries with Urdu language and literature, his legendary literary figures were the same. Twenty -one authors and Iqbal, Ghilib, Sadat Hassan Monato, Faiz Ahmad Faiz have a strong follow -up in both countries. Now, the two countries often celebrate Urdu literature through conferences in which popular Indian and Pakistani artists attended. Recently, renowned Indian actress Nandita Das is in Lahore.
Monato came to Lahore to attend the famous Indian actress Nandita Das Phase Fair. The Indian actress expressed her love for Lahore in her interview with renowned journalist Ambrin Fatima.
Talking about Pakistan, Nandita Das said, “I am fond of Lahore and Pakistan. I am enjoying the weather and living here in Lahore. Faiz Ahmed Faiz is not only from Pakistan. We have the honor of inviting here. After the film, I wrote a book in the name of Monato. Like they have the same attributes.
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Talking about a visit to Lahore, he said, “My first chance to meet Lahore is, I have visited Lahore for the first time in 1996. I have gone to Lahore several times and now 8 years later, I know There is a long distance. He also praised the hospitality of the Lahore people.