Seasoned actor Boman Irani, who will soon be seen in Sooraj Barjatya's next film titled 'Uunchai', recently talked about popularity of Bollywood and his fanbase in Pakistan. Like any other artform, cinema also has the power to unite people and talking about that, Boman told Masala!, “I don’t know anything that unites people as much and that’s why Bollywood is popular across Pakistan. There is love, affection and appreciation which does not necessarily come because you put in a good performance.”

Further talking about how he is warmly received by people of Pakistan, Boman said, “It comes simply because we make people smile, and bring warmth into their homes and on the screen – that is the core and central drive of colour, openness, brotherhood, friendship and love. Whenever I have met people from Pakistan – be it in any part of the world – they always welcome me with a lot of love which brings a smile to my face.”

The actor concluded by saying, “It’s all these things put together and the negativity doesn’t exist. There is always this mehmaannawazi [hospitality] and the warmth and kindness are something that overwhelms me.”