Pakistani filmmaker Wajahat Rauf recently shared that he hopes Indian films can be shown again in Pakistani cinemas. He shared this after praising the new Bollywood movie Stree 2 on his Instagram story.
Wajahat Rauf posted a picture of the movie’s poster, which stars Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, and praised its story and characters. He said he watched Stree 2 in a full cinema in London, where the audience enjoyed the film and laughed throughout.
He also complimented the performances of Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, and Pankaj Tripathi. Wajahat Rauf said he hopes Indian films can return to Pakistani cinemas, remembering how he used to watch Bollywood movies there in the past.
Wajahat Rauf’s post went viral and received mixed reactions from fans in Pakistan. Some people criticized him, suggesting he should focus on improving his films. Others agreed with him, saying Stree 2 is a great movie.
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Some users pointed out that Indian audiences rarely appreciate Pakistani films, questioning why Bollywood movies are praised in Pakistan. However, many others supported Wajahat Rauf and acknowledged the quality and entertainment value of Stree 2.
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Stree 2, released on August 15, India’s Independence Day, is a sequel to the 2018 film Stree, which is about supernatural themes. The song Aaj Ki Raat Mazha Lejee from the movie has gone viral, with many praising Tamannaah Bhatia’s dance performance.