Washington- Pakistani actress Reema Khan has appealed to the new Indian Government to allow release of Pakistani movies, saying it would help in exchange of cultures of the two countries and develop their film industries.
"For the last couple of years, Indian films are being released in Pakistani theatres, which is wonderful. Now I am expecting from Government of India to allow release of Pakistani films in Indian theatres.
"Through films, audiences of the two countries can be brought together. They can get a very strong message. They can understand the traditions, values and cultural system which has developed in Pakistan," Reema told PTI during an awards ceremony organized by the America Abroad Media (AAM) here yesterday.
Having appeared in more than 200 films since making her debut in 1990, Reema, 43, was presented with the AAM's 2014 Partner Award for her role in series 'Reema Khan's America'.
Last year, Bollywood star Aamir Khan had received this award for his popular television serial 'Satyamev Jayate'. While praising Aamir, Reema said all South Asians feel proud of him.
"Being a celebrity, he is doing such a wonderful job. I really appreciate his efforts and his work as an anchor of Satyamev Jayate," said Reema. In the ceremony, AAM also felicitated Oscar-nominated director Paul Greengrass, influential Saudi journalist Turki Aldakhil and documentary film organization, Impact Partners. It was co-chaired by former US National Security Advisor Gen (rtd) Michael Hayden.