Celebrities from India and Pakistan were seen in attendance at the recently held Distinctive International Arab Festivals Awards in Dubai. Pakistani singer-actor Ali Zafar was honoured with the Pakistani Singer of the Year award. He was accompanied by his wife, Ayesha Fazli, at the event.
In his acceptance speech, Ali said, “I'm particularly moved by the gesture that this ceremony brings to light the plights of a very important cause which is what is happening in Gaza, what has been happening in Palestine for decades. I think we as artists, yes we are entertainers, we are actors, we are singers but first and foremost we are human beings. I believe when God gives you voice and a place and space where you..."
Several pictures from the event did the rounds on the internet, with pictures of Ali with Bollywood actors also emerging. Taking to her Instagram Stories, actress Nargis Fakhri also posted a series of pictures. In a photo, she posed with Aditi Rao Hydari and Turkish actor Burak Deniz.
Nargis wore a green off-shoulder dress for the event, while Aditi Rao Hydari opted for a black and white outfit. Burak was seen in a white shirt, cream blazer and pants. Nargis wrote "lovely evening" and tagged them.
In another picture, Aditi clicked a selfie, which also featured Nargis, Ali and Ayesha. All of them smiled, looking at the camera. Nargis wrote “reunion” and tagged Ali and Aditi. Ali and Aditi reunited over a decade after featuring in the 2012 film London, Paris, New York.
Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez was also seen with Ali in a photo. They stood in front of each other as they shared a laugh. For the event, Jacqueline wore an off-shoulder white dress.