Amid the US, Israel and Iran conflict, several Iranian-born Bollywood actors have been making headlines. At the forefront are Elnaaz Norouzi and Mandana Karimi. But beyond these two, Bollywood and Iran's connection has been decades old. Here are some Bollywood celebrities who have Iranian roots. 

The Independence Day weekend plays a crucial role in Bollywood. Given the fact that it amounts to a long weekend, filmmakers try their best to draw the audience to theatres for a delightful experience with families. Films with the theme of independence and freedom are preferred over other genres. In the past, we've seen movies based on real-life incidents and patriotism being released on the occasion. Here's how they performed at the box office.