Acclaimed actress Mehwish Hayat has penned a note of appreciation for film director Nadeem Baig on his 45th birthday and praised his role in reviving Pakistani cinema.

Taking to Instagram, the actress from Punjab Nahi Jaungi posted the director's stunning throwback images and wished him a happy birthday.

She wrote, “Happy Birthday to one of the foremost directors of our country and a very dear friend.”

“You have almost singlehandedly revived Pakistani cinema and in my opinion, nobody understands our audience better than you do. Be it Manjali, Dillagi, JPNA, Punjab Nahi Jaungi and now LNJ. It has always been a pleasure to work with you Nadeem,” Mehwish said.

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“I consider myself fortunate to have been able to share this incredible decade-long journey with you and have learnt so much from the experience and I look forward to so many more,” the actress said.

Mehwish further adds, “I hope that even in these difficult times you are able to celebrate this special day - we'll defer the cake till we are back on set InshaAllah. Long may you shine!”

Mehwish will next be seen in Nadeem Baig’s film ‘London Nahi Jaungi' opposite Humayun Saeed.

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