Indian actor Priyanka Chopra extended her best wishes to her friend, Pakistani origin filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, through an Instagram post on her birthday.
Priyanka shared a photo with Sharmeen, extending her birthday wishes.
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In 2012, Sharmeen became the first Pakistani artist to win an Oscar for her documentary Saving Face, a gripping look at the survivors of acid violence.
Apart from two Oscars, she has also won two Emmy Awards for her documentaries in 2010 and 2013. She was awarded the Hilal-e-Imtiaz (The Crescent of Distinction), the second highest civilian award of Pakistan after her first oscar.
The filmmaker is the only female director to have been awarded two Academy Awards by the age of 37.
She is currently directing a Star Wars film, marking a significant milestone as the first woman and person of colour to take on this role. The movie is set to hit theaters in 2026.
The camaraderie among Indian and Pakistani celebrities has become increasingly prevalent in recent times.
Recently, the relationship between Pakistani actor Hania Aamir and Indian rapper Badshah has captured public attention.
Hania received a special shoutout from Badshah during his recent concert in Canada.
The actor shared highlights from the event, showing her friend acknowledging her presence in the crowd with a warm mention.
Despite the speculations, both Aamir and Badshah have clarified their relationship as just friends, debunking any dating rumours. The ongoing gossip started amid multiple spottings of the two together, often sharing their meet-ups on social media.
