Ali Zafar was India's favourite Pakistani pinup boy long before Fawad Khan entered Bollywood and took the country by storm - but Ali sees 'Viku's' success as a big plus for Pakistan.

The Total Siyapaa leading man insists that the two are friends and there is no place for animosity between them.

"I had supported his movie [Khoobsurat] on social media. I pray to God that he gets more offers," Ali told Hindustan Times.

Ali further says that Fawad's entry into Bollywood was fitting for the actor, with the makers of the movie projecting him well. He added that when he used to watch Fawad on-screen back home, he felt the actor deserved more success.

"Fawad has a big fan base, and it’s because of him that his recent film, Khoobsurat, has fared well back home (in Pakistan). Here, in India, too, girls are crazy about him."

Ali, who is currently promoting his upcoming movie, Kill Dill starring Ranveer Singh and Parineeti Chopra, also said this is an extremely fruitful time for Pakistani actors to work in Indian cinema and vice versa.

"I want more Pakistani actors to come to India. The more that happens, the more we will be able to understand each other."