Aug 27, 2024, 10:24 AM IST

Five renowned Pakistani artists who owned Indian citizenships 

Meemansa Shekhawat

There are several famous Pakistani artists who have owned Indian citizenships. 

1. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan: Renowned singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan originally belongs to Pakistan, but also holds an Indian citizenship. 

2. Nasir Khan: Nasir Khan, the younger brother of legendary actor Dilip Kumar, had an Indian citizenship. 

3. Sahir Ludhianvi: A renowned poet and lyricist of the Bollywood industry, Sahir Ludhianvi had an Indian citizenship. He moved to Bombay post-partition in 1947. 

4. Anwar Masood: Anwar Masood, a famous comedian and playwriter is known to have held an Indian citizenship.  

5. Adnan Sami: Anglo-Pakistani singer Adnan Sami became an Indian citizen in 2016.  

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports