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If given the chance, I'd never work in India again: Veena Malik

If given the chance, I'd never work in India again: Veena Malik

During show Har Lamha Purjosh, Veena said she would much rather focus her efforts in Pakistan than across the border
Updated 18 Mar, 2019

Veena Malik's time in Bollywood involved quite a few controversies. From her cover on an Indian lifestyle magazine to participating in show Bigg Boss, the celeb became the talk of town for all the wrong reasons.

Fast forward eight years and Veena says that if she had the chance, she wouldn't work in India again.

During a segment of Waseem Badami's ARY show Har Lamha Purjosh, the actor said that she would much rather focus her efforts in Pakistan than across the border.

"The circumstances [back then] were such that I was destined to go to India for work. Maybe it's because whatever you do in life shape you and your future. If you ask me morally, I learned a lot working in India, and I've become mature [professionally] through those experiences," she said.

Veena also threw shade at a few celebs who've worked in Bollywood recently by saying, "I left working in India, of my own accord. I never focused on the threats -- it's not like I came running back to Pakistan because of the threats, I chose to work there and I also chose to stop working there."

"One of the biggest reasons I stopped working in India was that you can give your entire life to their entertainment industry but they will never recognise [the efforts of] a Pakistani artist in their history; for as long as I work in Pakistan, even after my death, I will be remembered."

When asked whether she has any advice for our local celebs who wish to find work in India, she responds, "I'm not at a stage in life where I can advise others because I myself am evolving. However, I believe you should do whatever you want to do in life. If you have the option, you should go for it, you should learn from your own mistakes, as the person I am today is because of what I've learned through the choices I made in life."

"If I were given the chance, I would never work in India again. When I was in India, I had many chances of working with Salman Khan, but in India I wanted to work as an artist through my efforts. I did female-centric films," she said. "But if given the same chance to work there again, I think I would much rather put in all that effort in my country. I would like to apply my efforts and potential in Pakistan."

Comments

Darshan Suyal Mar 18, 2019 02:38pm
Thank you... Please stick to your words
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Gnyanray Mar 18, 2019 02:53pm
Your services not required here. Thank you.
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Babu Mar 18, 2019 02:58pm
Just seeking publicity by naming Bollywood. Failed actress, she has no work even in Pakistan leave aside India.
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Newborn Mar 18, 2019 03:06pm
India has banned Pakistani celebs. She's got nothing to worry about.
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Warrior Mar 18, 2019 03:10pm
Who is asking her to act for Indian film
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tatvavetta Mar 18, 2019 03:25pm
Noor Jehan, Mehdi Hasan, and Adnan Sami Khan are Pakistani artists who have made a permanent mark in the History of India.
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gobardhan Mar 18, 2019 03:28pm
Veena Malik has no market, hence grapes are sour.
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Rajiv Mar 18, 2019 03:31pm
Who is she?
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Tony Mar 18, 2019 03:46pm
That means she will
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Faif Mar 18, 2019 03:57pm
Dedicate yourself either in Afghanistan or KSA.
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dynamite Mar 18, 2019 03:58pm
and who btw is giving you a chance to work in India
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Pavan Mar 18, 2019 03:59pm
"Something is better than nothing" is your current thought process... U can't praise India when u were kicked out...
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AV Mar 18, 2019 04:00pm
Please spare us. We welcome Rahat Sir, Shafqat Amanat Ali , Asif Lahore , Atif aslam and artist like them.
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Khaan Mar 18, 2019 04:05pm
Don't try to get cheap publicity. There is no if and but . You better understand.
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Shubham Chakraborty Mar 18, 2019 04:07pm
No please stay where you are
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Ttr Mar 18, 2019 04:07pm
First try to be somebody .right now you are nobody..
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Aslam khan Mar 18, 2019 04:15pm
Why she needs a chance to not work in India?
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Pak-UK Mar 18, 2019 04:16pm
Let just promote peace.. Pakistani artists and sportsman have kept a very peaceful and graceful stance. You just try to sort your life out please.
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Common Sense Mar 18, 2019 04:17pm
As a Pakistani, I must say her credibility is questionable at best.
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Dheeraj Kaushik Mar 18, 2019 04:20pm
Ohh...Miss you veena
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Haramullah Mar 18, 2019 04:23pm
I don't know what India will do without Veena Malik. Please "reconsider" your decision. Hahahahaha....hahaha.
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J Mar 18, 2019 04:35pm
Lol this is the last point. 1st is who will offer you ? 2nd is are you tht capable?
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Ranajyoti Mar 18, 2019 04:43pm
Poor girl.
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Menon Mar 18, 2019 04:45pm
Don't. Who is forcing other than your greed for money?
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Lea Mar 18, 2019 04:49pm
I like her statement about advising people. People should learn from that
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putho madre Mar 18, 2019 04:53pm
Try your luck in Hollywood then.
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Sk Mar 18, 2019 04:54pm
Oh no! What's gonna happen to Bollywood now?
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Leo Mar 18, 2019 04:55pm
haha good one! She was the reigning queen of Bollywood.
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Faiz Ahmed Mar 18, 2019 04:58pm
Historical evidence suggests this person can't really keep her word.
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Jimmyail Mar 18, 2019 05:06pm
Now that Bollywood has finally closed its doors for Pakistani artists this kind of statement is expected. Just cherish the old memories and look forward.
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Vicky Mar 18, 2019 05:20pm
Veena ji....You have mentioned If given the chance...But for that thing to happen, Madame..No chance... so please stay put where ever you are...Thank You......
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Hans Mar 18, 2019 05:40pm
Good riddance.
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Strategist Mar 18, 2019 05:46pm
@Darshan Suyal don't think she needs your advice or approval- she has reached a decision and it reads quite a mature and respectful statement. Artists work for art and appreciation of an artist is keep for their professional development. If they aren't going to get that due to obvious reasons, they will go elsewhere. Pakistani entertainment industry is thriving and has better quality dramas and movies, with strong scripts unlike modern day Bollywood, which is churning out movie after movie with no substance.
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Strategist Mar 18, 2019 05:47pm
@tatvavetta Leaving Adnan Sami aside, the rest were global music icons.
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Sid - The Warrior Mar 18, 2019 05:52pm
He..He..if given a chance. But who will miss the chance....if given? Anyways, lets see when u get the chance!!!
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Rahul Mar 18, 2019 06:03pm
Thanks a lot Veena, hope you do as you say.
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GM Mar 18, 2019 06:23pm
@tatvavetta not to forget greats like Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Abida Praveen!
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Tanveer Mar 18, 2019 06:41pm
@tatvavetta Adnan Sami Khan have lot to do there and please call him Major Adnan Sami he is out of woods now so don't shy in taking full name
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Scorp Mar 18, 2019 06:54pm
As if Indian government is rolling a red carpet and begging you to work in bollywood
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Sanjeev Yadav Mar 18, 2019 07:15pm
This is called over confidence.
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Jagdish Mar 18, 2019 07:26pm
Please wait for the invitation, before rejecting it :-)
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Random Mar 18, 2019 07:27pm
Sour grapes
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Simba Mar 18, 2019 07:33pm
oh please please please don't say that. People are dying to see you here.
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Kulbhushan Yadav Mar 18, 2019 07:39pm
Thank you Veenaji for not polluting Indian screens :).
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utter patriot Mar 18, 2019 07:42pm
If I am not given the chance, I'd never work in India again: Veena Malik
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Zora Mar 18, 2019 07:46pm
In India Veena made us proud with her outstanding work of excellency. Seriously.
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JustSaying Mar 18, 2019 07:53pm
Good Luck in your Career...
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ahmed Mar 18, 2019 08:13pm
Veena, you have shown maturity while India shows disrespect for PK artists. Work where you choose - PK has great potential and there is life after Bollywood .
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Mohsin Mar 18, 2019 08:17pm
@tatvavetta you mean Major Adnan Sami Khan?
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Gordon D. Walker Mar 18, 2019 08:22pm
How big hearted... Gordon D. Walker Canada
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Harsh Patel Mar 18, 2019 08:32pm
Well come Hollywood..
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Anand Mar 18, 2019 08:45pm
no one knew who is veena maik befor she entered big boss....
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Rahul Indian Mar 18, 2019 08:46pm
Nice statement.
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JustSaying Mar 18, 2019 08:51pm
Oh my...please don't take such drastic step... we'll miss you a lot...
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Bashir George Mar 18, 2019 08:56pm
Please do not make a promise that you cannot abide with. Secondly, I do not think that you will ever get an invite from the Bollywood.
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ABCD Mar 18, 2019 09:04pm
Good girl. Like her. Always tries to be in limelight, and she knows it clearly that to remain in limelight, if you get any a chance,, never forgets to create controversy.
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Husain Mar 18, 2019 09:05pm
I admire your patriotism Veena and as a viewer I will not watch any Indian movie or drama or IPL etc...
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Real Indian Mar 18, 2019 09:24pm
Every Pakistani should stay in Pakistan instead of going to India.
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Rehmatullah Mar 18, 2019 09:51pm
@Aslam khan *Why she needs a chance to not work in India?* Great and witty comment!
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Ahsan Gul Mar 18, 2019 09:54pm
Veena you just want to raise your kids and do something else as acting field may be a little too crowded for you now.
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gt Mar 18, 2019 10:22pm
Who is telling you to come work in India in the first place? Please do not come we do not need you.
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vic Mar 18, 2019 10:33pm
I have never come across "If given a change" and "never" being used in the same sentence before. Btw, when was the last time someone requested you to cross border?
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Jake Mar 18, 2019 10:34pm
You are not invited here.
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Indian Mar 18, 2019 10:46pm
Coming on the front page of Indian magazine and in Big boss are not achievements by any standards.
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Yukulele Mar 18, 2019 10:46pm
What was the last decade you worked in India?
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Amiya Deka Mar 18, 2019 11:18pm
Who is she?
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Nileshindian Mar 18, 2019 11:20pm
She is mistaken... I lsten to Mehndi Hasan. Gulam Ali. Abida. They r legends here
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Iqbal Zaman Mar 18, 2019 11:28pm
Don’t have to say anything, just say NO
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Riya Mar 18, 2019 11:54pm
She was the true superstar our industry. Her acting is award worthy. She has done such good work in Pakistan that we all want to be like her. I love you Veena.
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waleed Karachi Mar 19, 2019 01:20am
Because she was flopped there. She could not attract audience. She worked in several films but got nothing
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Sunil Mar 19, 2019 01:22am
Dear with this statement atleast you got some media coverage.
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plal Mar 19, 2019 01:26am
Who is inviting you to work in India?
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Sabir Pakistani Mar 19, 2019 02:36am
Veena Malik is the best. I encourage everyone to follow her on Twitter they way she troll Indians is hilarious hahaha she is having fun.
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fawaad Mar 19, 2019 02:41am
You won't get a chance in Pakistan.
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Nadeem Mar 19, 2019 06:17am
Dream On. You cant work in Pakistan industry aswell. Your 15 minutes are up. Get this translated from someone
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Hemant Mar 19, 2019 08:01am
@Tony , that only means she is seapartly looking for some opportunity but knows she would not get even a dance number in Bollywood..
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Mittu Mar 19, 2019 08:21am
Never say never again!
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Laila Mar 20, 2019 05:21am
Lollywood, bollywood, Hollywood - nobody wants you, Veena. Stop trying to stay relevant. Go back to Instagraming, dear.
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Faraz Mar 20, 2019 12:20pm
Ok Indians, prove her wrong.
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Dipak singham Mar 20, 2019 05:28pm
First you should do something in Pakistan. LOL
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mady Mar 20, 2019 07:09pm
You can always show talent in web-series, youTube for global-audiences while in Pakistan.
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Akhan Mar 20, 2019 09:03pm
Pakistan need more people like her. Reject India
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Masoud Mar 21, 2019 10:29am
Reverse gear. Back to the olden days. Good progress.
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