One of the handsome Pakistani actors Imran Abbas appeared in ‘Footprints Podcast’ hosted by actress Hina Altaf and Syed Ali.
During the candid conversation between the showbiz personalities, the ‘Ehraam-e-Junoon’ actor talked about his fame and recognition across borders.
While answering a query about a moment regarding his long journey and big accomplishments, he recalled his various instances of global fame.
“I went to Europe a few days back. And I was travelling alone. I had no managers or anyone else with me. “I had planned to start from Amsterdam, then to Germany, then Switzerland to Paris. Wherever I’ve been, even at the top of the Eiffel Tower, there is a restaurant, so I assumed no one here would recognize me then at Jungfrau, right at Switzerland’s top, over there, you’re going clad in your regular clothes. So when you find someone there who recognizes you, you’re like, I could use a break here.”
Further, the actor clarified that this feeling is just part of his reaction to such unexpected encounters.
“It’s also a source of happiness when people recognize you at the unlikeliest of places and it’s not just Pakistanis then but also Indians, Nepalese, Bangladeshis, from Arab countries.”
The ‘Ae Dil Hai Muskhil’ star also expressed his amusement at how Arab fans pronounce his name, with a rounded stress on the initial.
Meanwhile, Abbas recalled another shocking exhibit of this affection saying, “Believe me, I am left surprised that in Thailand, they have pictures of me on their book covers.”
“My niece travels frequently, she tells me that currently I’m in a village in Italy and your pictures are in barber shops”, said Imran
Here we have the full episode of the podcast:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUOEHcXlgeI