In a tweet on his X (formerly Twitter) account, Ali stated, “Hoping to get a visit visa to Pakistan to visit my relatives and see my mother’s ancestral village, Bhera.”

Lucky Ali’s mother, Madhu Kumari, was the younger sister of famed Indian actress Meena Kumari.

Born as Mahliqa in Bhera, Sargodha, she met her husband, Ali Bakhsh, a tennis coach, while he was giving lessons to Meena Kumari.

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Following his announcement, many Pakistanis, including residents of Bhera, warmly welcomed Ali and extended invitations for him to stay during his visit.

Some fans in India expressed discontent, suggesting he should remain in Pakistan instead of returning to India.