His fingers are restless as they keep dancing on the guitar lying nearby. Perhaps a musician never takes a break… even for an interview. Ali Zafar is one of those very few actors in Bollywood who can sing as well as act. Thrilled about his upcoming film Chashme Baddoor — a remake of the 1981 romantic comedy — Ali complains about not having time to paint anymore. In a tête-à-tête, the Lahore-based actor-singer talks about his passion for art, Pakistani identity, philosophy and peace.

Actor-singer Ali Zafar stars in the remake of the 1981 film, Chashme Baddoor. Pic/Nimesh Dave