There may be an unofficial, temporary ban on Pakistani artistes working in India, but that hasn't stopped TV actress Sara Khan from pursuing a career across the border.

Sara, who debuted on Pak television when tension between the two neighbouring countries was at its peak in the aftermath of the Uri attack, is headed to Lahore once again for her next project Lekin. Talking to BT, she said, “I was shooting in Pakistan a few months ago when the Uri attack took place. That was my first show there.“ Though her parents were worried about her safety back then, Sara said she never faced any animosity. “I was worried because tension was at an all-time high between the two countries. But my stay was peaceful. In fact wherever I went, people would tell me that they love Bollywood,“ she recalled.

Talking about the working environment in Pakistan, she elaborated, “They shoot the entire show before it is telecast. Shooting for a Pakistani show is like shooting for a film. After a 45-day schedule, actors take a break. They get to rest and get offs on Sundays... that's a nice way of shooting,“ she says.

Talking about the Indian television industry, Sara said, “I started my career with Bidaai and it's been a good journey. In India, if a show is a hit, you become a star overnight, but no one bothers about you once it ends. I see many talented actors without work because TV show producers in India prefer newcomers to save money.“