Here's a list of famous Indian celebrities who have Canadian citizenship but have been entertaining and earning in India for some years now.
The talks about ‘good friendship’ between India and Canada are in the past now, courtesy of the death of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The political commentary from both sides has raised concerns over the trade and economic partnership agreements that Canada and India have signed in recent years. The public statement by the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, on the Sikh protests in his country has ignited a fire. Soon, the Indian government suspended all Canadian visa applications until further notice.
Not only this, the Indian government also told Indian citizens, who are living in Canada that the country is ‘unsafe’ for them, which clearly shows that the row between the two countries has hit rock bottom. The tension between India and Canada isn’t a result entirely based on the demise of Canadian Sikh separatist leader, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, as there are numerous instances in the past, which disrupted the peace between these two nations.
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For instance, back in December 2020, when the farmers' protests were leading all the headlines in India, it was Canada, who gave a not-so-impressive reaction to it. The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau stated in a press conference that “Canada will always be there to defend the right of peaceful protestors”, which was enough to sour the bond between the two nations.
However, this time, things have gone way too far, which is why people are bringing up the names of famous celebrities who have Canadian citizenship but are working and earning in India. Bollywood actor, Akshay Kumar is still getting trolled for being a Canadian, but people should know the fact that in August 2023, he got Indian citizenship. Well, Akshay is no longer a Canadian, but there are a series of renowned celebrities in India who have Canadian citizenship. So, without further ado, let’s talk about them!
The glamourous diva, Nora Fatehi is one of the most famous dancers in the Indian film industry. In recent years, she has engraved her status as one of the most in-demand dancers in Bollywood, with the success of her dance numbers like O Saki Saki, Kusu Kusu, Manike, Naach Meri Raani, Ek Toh Kum Zindagani, Nachi Nachi, Dilbar, Jehda Nasha, and many more.
Apart from Nora Fatehi’s dance numbers, she has also been a part of many successful television reality shows like Dance Plus 4, Dance Deewane 3, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10, and the list goes on. However, not everyone is aware of the fact that Nora was born and brought up in Canada.
Karenjit Kaur Vohra, popularly known as Sunny Leone has a massive fanbase in India. It was in 2011 when Sunny participated in Bigg Boss 5 and started her journey as a celebrity in India. The actress received huge admiration and fame when she appeared in Mahesh Bhatt’s Jism 2, after which she went on to work in a series of item numbers, films, and web series. For the unversed, Sunny Leone has Canadian citizenship as she was born and raised by her parents in Canada.
The ever-so-gorgeous diva, Neeru Bajwa is one of the most stunning and talented actresses in India. While she predominantly works in the Punjabi film industry, not everyone knows that Neeru made her acting debut back in 1988 opposite Dev Anand in the film, Main Solah Baras Ki. Over the years, she has worked in a series of hit films and has established herself as a prominent name in the Punjabi film industry. The actress has a massive fanbase in India, courtesy of her successful films but only a few people know that she has Canadian citizenship.
With her work in Indian movies like Water, Ishq Forever, Veerappan, Dobaara, 99 Songs, and many more, Lisa Ray has made a name for herself in Bollywood. The actress made her acting debut in Indian cinema with the film, Nethaji, which was a Tamil movie directed by Murthy Krishna. However, not everyone knows that Lisa Ray, who is often confused as an Indian citizen, is actually from Canada. The actress has Canadian citizenship, as she was born and raised in Canada.
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One of the most gorgeous actresses in India, Uppekha Jain needs no introduction. Over the years, she has worked in a series of films like Kaali Ma, Moods of Crime, Luv Ka The End and many more. However, she received a lot of fame and recognition with her work in the television show, Saath Nibhaana Saathiya. However, even some of her die-hard fans probably don’t know that she is a Canadian citizen. Yes! You read it right, Uppekha has Canadian citizenship, as she was born and spent most of her childhood in Toronto.
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As the name suggests, Rubina Bajwa is the sister of popular Punjabi actress, Neeru Bajwa. She is a Canadian, just like her sister, but works predominantly in the Punjabi film industry. It was in 2018 when she kick-started her acting career with the film, Sargi. The actress received numerous awards for her work in the film, and it is often stated that she will take the legacy of her sister forward and upwards. The gorgeous diva was last seen in the film, Beautiful Billo (2022).
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