Popular Pakistani actor Ali Raza, who recently garnered rave reviews for his performance in drama ‘Noor Jahan’, has once again come under the spotlight. The actor recently revealed that he got an opportunity to work with Yash Raj Films after he impressed their casting team with his skills.

While talking to a YouTuber, Ali shared that it started after he received a message from YRF’s Instagram page. “I got a message from the official Instagram page of YRF Casting, from Shanoo Sharma – their casting director,” he shared, adding, “The message read, ‘There is a feature film and we want you to do it. So send us your contact details’. I shared my contact details with them, we had a conversation and then she sent me a monologue from Ae Dil Hai Mushkil which was performed by Ranbir Kapoor in the movie. She asked me to perform it in my style.”

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Excited about the opportunity, Ali recorded the video in his home studio and sent the clip to them. “They liked it and asked me for the rest of the details,” he added.

But things took an unexpected turn when he shared his details. He went on, “All this while I thought she must be aware of the fact that I am from Pakistan but she didn’t and somehow believed that I’m from Kolkata. But then I informed them I’m from Lahore.” However, things could not materialize further due to visa restrictions between India and Pakistan.

Though Ali was disheartened, YRF’s team consoled him with the hope of working together soon. “I still remember that they told me, ‘If there will be an opportunity in a project being shot overseas, we will contact you’.” he ended.

Over the years, Ali has impressed people across the world with his performances in Mohabbat Gumshuda Meri, Noor Jahan, and Duniyapur. His ongoing drama Iqtidar is also enjoying critical as well as commercial success, further solidifying his position in the entertainment world.