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NAROWAL: A delegation of Indian film actors visited the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib on Monday.

The delegation, including Harby Sangha, Anita Devgan and Hardeep Gill, arrived at the gurdwara through the Kartarpur Corridor.

The film stars reached the gurdwara through Kartarpur Corridor where they were welcomed by Pakistani film and stage actors, including Iftikhar Thakur and Qaiser Pia, who presented flowers and garlands to the guests. Muhammad Latif, the chief executive officer Kartarpur Management Unit, was also present.

The artistes working in Punjabi film Chal Mera Putt 2 hugged each other warmly. The Indian guests were briefed about the corridor and Gurdwara Darbar Sahib. They visited various parts of the gurdwara, the museum, Kunwan Sahib, Missil Sahib and other parts. The actors had langar and the gurdwara administration presented them with special gifts.

The Indian film stars expressed joy at seeing the corridor project and termed it a means of bringing prosperity about in both the countries. They thanked the government of Pakistan for launching the mega project for the Sikh nation.

Published in Dawn, January 11th, 2022

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