The import of Pakistani talents by the Hindi film industry often leads to divisive opinion with one group hailing the influx while another highlighting its redundancy. However, actors and singers hailing from our neighbour on the west have continued to entertain us. What’s worth noting is that this cultural exchange isn’t a newfound phenomenon. Several of the Indian stars have their ancestral roots in Pakistan. And with the Pakistani government recently declaring Bollywood legend Dilip Kumar's family house in Peshawar as a heritage site, hitlist can’t help turning nostalgic while pointing out few of the cross-border background of our beloved stars and artistes...

Dilip Kumar
One of the staunch votaries of Indo-Pak peace, Dilipsaab was born into a (local language) Hindko-speaking family of 12 kids in Peshawar. His family eventually relocated to Bombay in the late '30s.