List of Some Pakistani Actors Who Worked in Hindi Films in 2025. Art has no boundaries. India, apart from its tensions with Pakistan, had always been welcoming towards artists like Pakistani actors, musicians, and dancers. Over the past few decades, Pakistani actors and actresses have played prominent roles in Hindi cinema, captivating audiences with their talent, charisma, and screen presence. Here we have a list of Pakistani actors as well as actresses who have worked in Hindi films.
Pakistani Actors in Hindi Films
Pakistani actors that are cherished and loved in India for their work, which gained them immense popularity in India and also followers. Here is the list of these Pakistani actors and actresses that got the chance to shine in Bollywood films.
Ali Zafar
Ali Zafar is a popular Pakistani actor as well as a singer who has done many films in India. Here are all the films he has worked on.
- Tere Bin Laden (2010)—A satirical comedy that marked his Bollywood debut.
- Mere Brother Ki Dulhan (2011)—Co-starring Imran Khan and Katrina Kaif.
- London, Paris, New York (2012) – A romantic film he also composed music for.
- Chashme Baddoor (2013)—A comedy reboot of the 1981 classic.
- Dear Zindagi (2016)—A brief role in this coming-of-age drama starring Alia Bhatt and Shah Rukh Khan.
Fawad Khan
Fawad is also a Pakistani actor who became an overnight sensation after his first release in India. Here are all the movies done by him in India.
- Khoobsurat (2014) – Opposite Sonam Kapoor, this romantic comedy earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.
- Kapoor & Sons (2016)—A family drama where he starred alongside Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra, receiving critical acclaim for his performance.
- Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016)—Played a cameo role and a love interest of Anushka Sharma in the movie.
Mahira Khan
Mahira Khan is a prominent actress from Pakistan who has a huge following in India as well as other countries. Although she had performed in only one film in India.
- Raees (2017) – She starred opposite Shah Rukh Khan in this crime drama. Though she had limited dialogue due to post-production edits, her performance stood out.
Mawra Hocane
Another Pakistani actress who received much love after her first film in India. She has also signed the sequel of this film, which now appears to be difficult, as India has banned all Pakistani actors from performing.
- Sana Teri Kadam (2016)—A romantic drama movie where she performed as a lead against Harshvardhan Rane. This was her debut film in India, and she signed on for another sequel of the same movie.
Sajal Ali
A Pakistani actress who got the chance to perform in a supporting role in her first Indian film with Sridevi.
- Mom (2017) – Playing the role of Sridevi’s daughter, she impressed audiences with her emotional depth and acting range in this crime-thriller drama.
Saba Qamar
Another actress from Pakistan who got her chance to perform in Hindi films as a supporting actress with none other than Irrfan Khan.
- Hindi Medium (2017) – Starring alongside Irrfan Khan, she played a middle-class mother striving for her daughter’s admission into an elite school.
Conclusion
All of these Pakistani actors and actresses have gotten a chance to showcase their talent in front of a large audience in India. But after the ongoing feud between India and Pakistan, the country has officially banned all the artists from Pakistan and even restricted their social media accounts. On the other hand, these Pakistani artists are supporting their own country in such times. It is difficult to say that we will be seeing these artists in Hindi cinema in the future. But the country comes first, and we should obey the rules of the country.
So this was the list of some Pakistani actors who worked in Hindi films in 2025. I hope you have found the answer to your question. For all the latest updates regarding entertainment and fashion, stay tuned with Matlabi News, your one-stop solution for all hot trends and gossip.
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